Katie Fitzpatrick
Summary
Collaborative communications leader with extensive experience in public relations, a passion for impactful storytelling, and a particular interest in Catholic education and athletics.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Account Strategy
Bellmont Partners
04.2023 - Current
- Deliver strategic communications, media relations and content development across practice groups and accounts.
- Collaborate with clients and team members to execute marketing communications plans to achieve goals and reach.
- Utlize project management tools and processes to efficiently develop, review and share deliverables.
Director of Content and PR
DKY
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Directed content development and public relations strategy for B2B and agriculture clients.
- Created technical articles, news pieces, blogs, and social media posts targeting diverse B2B audiences.
- Managed internal content marketing initiatives, including a video series highlighting company leaders.
Account Director
Weber Shandwick
01.2010 - 05.2020
- Directed media relations initiatives for Fortune 500 clients, including State Farm and John Hancock.
- Specialized in client and account management within financial services and corporate sectors for nearly a decade.
- Managed client budgets, and developed annual PR plans.
- Crafted compelling business proposals and showcased agency capabilities to prospective clients.
Senior PR Counselor
Maccabee Group
07.2005 - 01.2010
- Managed multiple client accounts, including Kemps, OfficeMax, Caribou Coffee and The National Theatre for Children.
- Developed annual PR plans to align with client goals and to enhance brand visibility and awareness.
- Oversaw client budgets to ensure efficient allocation of resources and smart stewadship of funds.
Publicity & Outreach Coordinator
Twin Cities Public Television
08.2003 - 02.2005
- Oversaw media relations program, supported community partnerships and booked celebrity show appearances, including Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and professional skate-boarder Tony Hawk, on children's science show - DragonflyTV.
Assistant Account Executive
Himle Horner, Inc. (HHI)
02.2001 - 07.2003
- Supported legislative communications campaigns, enhancing awareness of transportation, healthcare, and education issues.
- Collaborated with colleagues to fulfill account tasks and meet deliverable deadlines.
- Cultivated foundational media relations skills, successfully placing stories in newspapers, TV, and radio.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Public Relations Minor
University of St. Thomas
Skills
- Strategic communications
- Public relations strategy
- Media relations
- Client relations
- Writing and editing
Affiliations
- Middle school soccer coach at OLG
- Church nursery staff member at OLG
Timeline
Director of Account Strategy
Bellmont Partners
04.2023 - Current
Director of Content and PR
DKY
07.2020 - 03.2023
Account Director
Weber Shandwick
01.2010 - 05.2020
Senior PR Counselor
Maccabee Group
07.2005 - 01.2010
Publicity & Outreach Coordinator
Twin Cities Public Television
08.2003 - 02.2005
Assistant Account Executive
Himle Horner, Inc. (HHI)
02.2001 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English Major, Public Relations Minor
University of St. Thomas
Similar Profiles
Bashir Ahmad NoorzaiBashir Ahmad Noorzai
Carpenter at BellmontCarpenter at Bellmont
Ray SmithRay Smith
Director at Bellmont Cabinet CO. (Customer of R4 Logistics)Director at Bellmont Cabinet CO. (Customer of R4 Logistics)
Moniroth YemMoniroth Yem
Nester (CNC Operator) at Bellmont CabinetNester (CNC Operator) at Bellmont Cabinet
NEERAJ MEENANEERAJ MEENA
Account Management & Strategy Director at FRYED ADVERTISINGAccount Management & Strategy Director at FRYED ADVERTISING
SIMON EL HAGESIMON EL HAGE
Executive Group Account Director, Head of Strategy at Lopez Negrete CommunicationsExecutive Group Account Director, Head of Strategy at Lopez Negrete Communications