Katie Willard

Katie Willard has a diverse work experience spanning from 2009 to the present. Katie founded The Social Bee Marketing Agency in 2019 and currently serves as the CEO. Prior to that, they worked as the Deputy Director of Marketing and Communications at the West Virginia Department of Commerce from 2017 to 2019. Katie also held positions as a Digital Content Marketing Manager at Connex Partners from 2016 to 2017 and as a Web and Social Media Manager at New South Media, Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, they worked as a Marketing Communications Specialist at Catholic Charities West Virginia from 2013 to 2015 and as a Public Information Specialist at the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection from 2012 to 2013. Katie started their career as an Office Manager/Marketing Coordinator at The Campbell Co. Real Estate from 2009 to 2012.

Katie Willard holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication from West Virginia University, which they obtained from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Animal and Nutritional Sciences at the same university from 2004 to 2009. In addition, they have obtained certifications in Content Marketing and Email Marketing from HubSpot Academy in October 2017. Katie's education and certifications have prepared their with a diverse background in communication and marketing.