Katie Aguirre

Katie Aguirre has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Director of Client Experience at Garten, a position they have held since August 2022. In this role, they manage enterprise-level accounts and collaborates with clients on projects to enhance employee engagement.

Prior to Garten, Katie worked as an Enterprise Client Experience Manager at the Y Combinator startup from January 2020 to November 2022. In this role, they managed enterprise-level accounts with a total value of over $20 million in ARR. Katie communicated with key stakeholders, implemented improvement plans, and conducted quarterly business reviews.

Before joining the startup, Katie was employed at US Foods, where they had multiple roles. As a Business Solutions Specialist from June 2019 to January 2020, they supported the sales team and fostered relationships with healthcare executives. Katie also worked as a Restaurant Operations Consultant from 2014 to 2019, training customers to optimize their businesses and organizing customer workshops.

At the Greater Houston Restaurant Association, Katie served as the Executive Director from January 2012 to September 2013. Katie oversaw daily operations, managed budgets, and conducted job performance reviews. Katie also held the role of Assistant Director from January 2011 to January 2012, and Administrative Assistant from July 2010 to January 2011.

Earlier in their career, Katie worked as a Marketing/Events Coordinator at Elegant Beginnings from September 2006 to December 2012. Katie also gained experience as a PR Assistant at The Padgett Group from January 2010 to July 2010, assisting with public relations and marketing communication plans.

Overall, Katie Aguirre has a strong background in client experience management, operations, event coordination, and public relations.

Katie Aguirre obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from Texas A&M University between 2005 and 2008. Katie then pursued a Master of Arts degree in Public Relations at the University of Houston from 2008 to 2010.