Katie Zielke

Katie Zielke has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Katie currently holds the position of Director of Marketing - Ingredient & Foodservice at Sartori Company, starting in February 2022. In this role, they are responsible for guiding the innovation strategy and pipeline, leading cross-functional projects, and presenting insights to drive sales activity.

Before their current role, Katie worked at Sartori Company as a Brand Manager - Ingredient & Foodservice from June 2020 to February 2022. Katie led key portions of the annual strategic planning process, outlined long-term segment goals and pipeline plans, and worked closely with sales leadership. Katie also managed cross-functional project teams on new product development initiatives.

Prior to that, Katie held the position of Brand Manager Innovation at Sartori Company from January 2020 to June 2020, where they defined and led innovation and new product pipeline activity for the Ingredient & Foodservice segments.

Before joining Sartori Company, Katie worked at QuadMed LLC as a Senior Communications Specialist from March 2014 to September 2016. Katie was responsible for managing communication activities within the organization.

Katie also had the opportunity to gain valuable experience through corporate training programs at Quad/Graphics. Katie completed rotations in marketing, recruiting, and introductory roles from August 2011 to March 2014.

Earlier in their career, Katie worked as a Facility Supervisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Recreational Sports from January 2009 to May 2011. In this role, they supervised a student staff, ensured the safety of patrons, and handled customer service and conflict resolution.

Overall, Katie Zielke has developed a strong background in marketing, innovation, communication, and leadership throughout their career.

Katie Zielke has pursued their education at multiple institutions. Katie completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a focus on Marketing and Management at the Wisconsin School of Business. Currently, Katie is enrolled at Marquette University, where they are expected to receive their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in 2024.