Natalie Lester, an East Tennessee native and communications professional, has joined Moxley Carmichael as an account executive.
Before joining Moxley Carmichael, Lester served as the PetSafe brand communications specialist at Radio Systems Corporation and managed PetSafe’s digital and social media presence. She also served as a key member of the team overseeing the company’s annual Bark for Your Park contest, through which PetSafe awards $200,000 in grants to U.S. cities to build local dog parks. Previously, she was a community reporter for the Shopper-News.
Moxley Carmichael CEO Cynthia Moxley has worked with Lester during her time at PetSafe and is looking forward to the value she will bring to the firm’s clients.
“Natalie’s experience managing digital communications for a national, industry-leading brand coupled with her journalism background make her a strong addition to our account team,” Moxley said. “She is talented and creative, and she will serve as an enthusiastic advocate for our clients.”
Lester serves as co-chair for the Young Professionals of Knoxville’s professional development committee and on the Junior League of Knoxville’s public relations and Tennessee Advocacy and Public Awareness committees.
Lester received her bachelor’s degree in communications studies/journalism from Carson-Newman College. Originally from Lenoir City, Tenn., she now resides in West Knoxville.
Located in the historic Miller’s Building on Gay Street, Moxley Carmichael provides public relations expertise to many major East Tennessee businesses and organizations including Pilot Flying J, Covenant Health, U.S. Cellular, PetSafe, Knoxville Utilities Board, Home Federal Bank, Rural/Metro Corporation, Summit Medical Group, Premier Surgical Associates, Gerdau, Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation, the Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville Area Urban League and Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, among others.
Founded in 1992 as Moxley Communications, Moxley Carmichael provides a full range of strategic and communications services including public, government, media and community relations; branding, internal and external corporate communications, strategic planning, research, graphic design, advertising and Web site design. Moxley Carmichael also offers networking training and media training.