Katie Burkhart

Katie Burkhart has a diverse and extensive work experience. Katie most recently worked at Pioneer Landscape Centers as the Director of Marketing and Advertising. Prior to that, they held the role of Marketing Communications Manager at the same company.

Before joining Pioneer Landscape Centers, Katie was the Marketing Committee Chair at Santa's Elves, produced by KidsGiving365, where they focused on defining the brand story and segmentation, as well as designing strategic integrated marketing campaigns to increase donor and family participation.

Earlier in their career, Katie worked at WOW! Business as the Manager of Business Services Marketing. In this role, they developed and executed successful corporate and regional integrated B2B marketing and sales campaigns. Katie also played a key role in designing and driving the digital media strategy for the company.

Prior to WOW! Business, Katie worked at Dish Network as the Senior Assistant Brand Manager - Brand Design and later as the Marketing Lead - Indirect and Partner Sales Channels. In these roles, they delivered customer segmentation, developed product and marketing innovations, and developed marketing strategies with telecommunications and broadband partners.

Before joining Dish Network, Katie worked at Lakewood Fordland as the Marketing and New Inventory Manager. Katie was responsible for delivering marketing strategies and public relations campaigns, leading the dealership's digital strategy, and managing the new vehicle inventory.

Katie's career began at Ford Motor Company, where they held the role of Zone Sales Manager / Marketing Specialist. In this position, they led sales and marketing campaigns for 11 franchise dealers, increased dealership sales and customer satisfaction metrics, and drove sales of new Ford products.

Katie's early career experience includes a role as Group Sales Manager at Macy's, where they were recruited out of college to join the Management Development Program. Katie was responsible for identifying business opportunities, developing sales and training strategies, and coaching associates on product knowledge and selling skills.

Overall, Katie Burkhart has a strong background in marketing and brand management, with experience in developing and executing integrated campaigns, driving digital media strategies, and delivering results in various industries.

Katie Burkhart earned their Bachelor's degree in Business Administration-Marketing and Merchandising from Colorado State University, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Later, from 2011 to 2014, they pursued their Masters of Business Administration from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, specializing in Business Administration and Management, General.