'Synergy strategist' Colleen Kirk has proven herself a PR tour de force in the global marketplace. Colleen began her career as a makeup artist and creative consultant for national cosmetic brands. In Los Angeles she quickly realized her dream of working in the entertainment industry with such faces as Whoopi Goldberg, Janet Jackson, Vanessa Williams, Paula Abdul and Cher. Success in marketing soon followed, with Colleen becoming the Director of Public Relations and Special Events for Visage Beauté, the most prestigious cosmetics company of its time in custom colour production. Colleen forged groundbreaking opportunities for the brand in television, feature film and music projects, including The Billboard Music Awards, the Grammy's, The Miss Universe Pageant, The People's Choice Awards and The Golden Globes. Colleen went on to work with some of the largest cosmetic brands in the world, including Estée Lauder, Kao Sofina, Lancôme, Neutrogena, and Artistry.

Colleen launched The Kirk Group in 1995, with a series of international events for a global beauty brand. Her vision expanded when she signed major League Baseball stars such as Eric Karros and Eric Young among others. For six years she also provided PR services to Barry Bonds. The Kirk Group's client roster has steadily grown to include publication firms, cosmetic companies, actors and production houses.

Colleen Kirk

Jennifer leads key accounts for clients across Canada, the United States and internationally. The diverse scope of TKG's client roster is developed and executed through Jennifer's creative approach combined with her writing and project management skills. Her expertise in the fashion and beauty industry ranges from trend forecasting to styling, editorial and photo shoots.

Market development projects have frequently taken Jennifer around the globe, leading commissions to Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York. She has also worked as a line producer and orchestrated event communications for multi-media projects. On full scholarship at the University of British Columbia, Jennifer graduated with a BA in Political Science and English Literature in 2001. She then trained at a graduate job for Arcadia Group Ltd., the second largest fashion retail group in the United Kingdom, as well as Rubicon Ltd, in buying and merchandising. Further scholastic accolades include a course at The London College of Fashion and a public relations program at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. Jennifer also enjoys teaching public relations and events course to fashion merchandising students at Blanche Macdonald Centre in Vancouver, Canada.

Jennifer Shaw

Kelly is part of the creative team, working as the event coordinator for all client events, marketing initiatives and promotions. She works closely with clients to develop concepts and ensure each event detail reflects the client's values and goals. By liaising between production, logistics and marketing, Kelly seamlessly runs each event from start to finish.

With her background in interior design, makeup artistry and strong organizational skills Kelly brings a unique edge to each TKG produced event.

Kelly Hilton