Global communication strategist and live streaming host with 30+ years of real-time communication experience across four continents, including high-profile institutional and corporate environments. Known for live audience engagement, emotional fluency, and executive-level on-camera presence—able to communicate complex information clearly, authentically, and in real time. An experienced cross-cultural executive coach and emotional intelligence (EIQ) facilitator, helping professionals and multinational organizations communicate with credibility and confidence across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

Kimberly A. Turnage

Global communication strategist and live streaming host with 30+ years of real-time communication experience across four continents, including high-profile institutional and corporate environments. Known for live audience engagement, emotional fluency, and executive-level on-camera presence—able to communicate complex information clearly, authentically, and in real time. An experienced cross-cultural executive coach and emotional intelligence (EIQ) facilitator, helping professionals and multinational organizations communicate with credibility and confidence across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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Global communication strategist and live streaming host with 30+ years of real-time communication experience across four continents, including high-profile institutional and corporate environments. Known for live audience engagement, emotional fluency, and executive-level on-camera presence—able to communicate complex information clearly, authentically, and in real time.

An experienced cross-cultural executive coach and emotional intelligence (EIQ) facilitator, helping professionals and multinational organizations communicate with credibility and confidence across cultural and linguistic boundaries.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Intermediate

Work Experience

Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and Intuitive Consultant (Kimberly Coaches) at Kimberly Coaches
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2021
Delivered one-on-one and group EIQ coaching to professionals navigating complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. Developed practical communication and relational intelligence frameworks focused on emotional self-awareness and clarity under pressure, with outcomes applied directly in high-stakes professional environments. Maintained a private consulting practice during a deliberate personal and creative development period.
Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach and Intuitive Consultant at Kimberly Coaches
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021
Delivered one-on-one and group emotional intelligence coaching to professionals navigating complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics. Developed practical frameworks for emotional self-awareness, communication clarity, and relational intelligence that clients applied directly in high-pressure professional environments. Maintained a private consulting practice during a deliberate period of personal and creative development.
Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Coach and Intuitive Consultant; Evidentiary Psychic Medium
January 1, 2012 - Present
Provides emotional intelligence coaching and intuitive consulting, marketed through leading psychic apps where she maintains a 5-star rating.
Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Coach and Intuitive Consultant; Evidentiary Psychic Medium at Independent / Kimberly Coaches
January 1, 2012 - Present
Certified EIQ coach and intuitive consultant providing emotional intelligence coaching and evidentiary psychic medium services (5-star rated on leading psychic apps).
Managing Director at Wyccon Europe, GmbH
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2016
Managed delivery of live speech-to-text services in English, German, French, and Spanish, including litigation support with oral interpreters and stenographic protocol services for international arbitrations and hearings.
Live Speech-to-Text Captioning Provider at Freelance CART Communication Access Provider (United States and Puerto Rico)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Provided live real-time captioning at the highest levels of U.S. government, science, and industry. Served organizations including the Pentagon, NASA, U.S. Congress and Senate, and the Bush and Clinton White Houses, as well as high-profile venues and institutions.
Freelance CART Captioning Provider
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Delivered communication access via freelance CART captioning throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Provided access for major organizations including NASA and Gallaudet University, as well as high-profile federal and corporate venues and events, supporting live comprehension needs for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences.
Live English Speech-to-Text Communication Access Provider (Freelance CART Captioning) at Freelance
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010
Provided freelance real-time CART captioning across the United States and Puerto Rico. Delivered communication access for organizations including NASA and Gallaudet University and supported conferences, broadcasts, and events requiring high-accuracy live transcription.
Art Workshop Instructor (Jewellery Making, Flame-Worked Glass, Precious Metal Clay) at Various Galleries and Commercial Art Supply Companies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Developed curriculum and led hands-on art workshops for participants ages 8 through adult, including jewelry making, flame-worked glass, and Precious Metal Clay. Certified through Rio Grande and the PMC Guild.
Art Workshop Instructor at Various Galleries and Commercial Art Supply Companies
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Developed curriculum and led hands-on workshops in jewelry making, flame-worked glass, and Precious Metal Clay for participants ages 8 through adult. Certified instructor through Rio Grande and the PMC Guild.
Art Workshop Instructor
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Instructed art workshops for galleries and commercial art supply companies, developing class curricula and demonstrations for ages 8 through adulthood. Certified to teach Precious Metal Clay through Rio Grande and the PMC Guild. Also led jewelry making and flame-worked glass workshops.
Art Workshop Instructor at Various art galleries and art supply companies
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Developed curriculum and delivered art demonstrations for ages 8 through adulthood, including Precious Metal Clay instruction through Rio Grande and the PMC Guild, plus workshops in jewelry making and flame-worked glass.
Founder / Owner (Communication Access Provider) at Line 21, Inc.
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2006
Founded and operated a communication access company serving government and disability agencies in the Washington, D.C. and Richmond metropolitan areas. Launched live captioning for municipal meetings for the City of Richmond, Virginia. Also served as a communication access provider via live captioning operations during the period.
Founder and Operator at Line 21, Inc.
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 2006
Founded and operated a communication access company serving government and disability agencies in the Washington, D.C. and Richmond metropolitan areas. Launched live captioning of municipal meetings for the City of Richmond, Virginia.
Captioning Director / Vice President at Communiqué InterActive Solutions, Inc.
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2006
Coordinated, scheduled, and delivered live real-time writing projects relying on captioning and C.A.R.T. for federal, state, and local government agencies; Fortune 500 companies; and national disability organizations. Managed contract negotiations, technology research and purchasing, maintenance, and training for captioners and C.A.R.T. writers.
Program Architect (Internship/Program Design)
January 1, 1994 - Present
Designed and launched a public-private consortium placing court reporting students in pro bono C.A.R.T. roles for Deaf college students, including coordination among Stenograph LLC, Cheetah Systems, Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and partner colleges. Included experience through Congressional reporting on Capitol Hill and court reporting for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Washington, D.C.).
Freelance Court Reporter / Captioner / C.A.R.T. Writer
January 1, 1994 - Present
Created official records and verbatim transcripts for civil and criminal proceedings. Delivered on-site C.A.R.T. services for Virginia state government agencies and colleges, and provided captioning for government and educational institutions across the D.C. corridor.
Freelance Court Reporter / Captioner / CART Writer
January 1, 1994 - Present
Provided on-site CART for Virginia state government agencies and colleges, created official records and verbatim transcripts for civil and criminal proceedings, and performed on-site captioning for governmental and educational institutions in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD, and Richmond, VA.
Freelance Court Reporter / Captioner / C.A.R.T. Writer at Freelance
January 1, 1994 - Present
Provided on-site C.A.R.T. for Virginia state government agencies and colleges; created official records and verbatim transcripts for civil and criminal proceedings.
Software Trainer at Cheetah Systems, Inc.
January 1, 1993 - Present
Trained court reporters and court-reporting businesses on court reporting software and hardware and taught workshops ranging from fundamentals to advanced computer skills.

Education

Court Reporting Degree at Fortis College
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Formally Reporting Academy of Virginia at Formally Reporting Academy of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Studied English at University of Sunderland (UK)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Studied English at Illinois Central Community College
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Studied English at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Court Reporting Degree at Fortis College Formally Reporting Academy of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Studied Glass & Ceramics at University of Sunderland (UK)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
English Studies at Illinois Central Community College
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
English Studies at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Court Reporting Degree at Fortis College
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
English Studies at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Glass and Ceramics at University of Sunderland
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Court Reporting Degree at Fortis College
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
English Studies at Illinois State University
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Glass and Ceramics at University of Sunderland, UK
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Coach
January 1, 2012 - July 31, 2026
Evidentiary Psychic Medium (Purple Ocean / Everclear rated)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Certified Emotional Intelligence (EIQ) Coach
January 1, 2012 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Other