Katie Hare
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Accomplished sales, marketing, public relations, and business development executive with more than 20 years of success driving revenue growth, brand expansion, market disruption, and strategic partnerships across startup, entrepreneurial, and corporate environments. Recognized for identifying untapped market opportunities, developing innovative go-to-market strategies, and transforming organizations through data-driven marketing, public relations, operational excellence, and customer engagement initiatives.
Proven track record of accelerating growth for emerging businesses, leading national sales initiatives, securing high-profile accounts, building strategic partnerships, and delivering measurable business results. Experienced entrepreneur, consultant, and executive advisor with expertise in branding, communications, business development, market expansion, executive placement, sales enablement, and organizational transformation.
Known for combining strategic vision with hands-on execution to help organizations increase revenue, strengthen market position, improve operational performance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
KRH Media, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Founded and managed boutique public relations and marketing consultancy serving more than 70 startup and growth-stage organizations.
- Developed strategic branding, public relations, and growth initiatives that accelerated client success and market penetration.
- Leveraged Blue Ocean Strategy and process improvement methodologies to identify growth opportunities and create competitive differentiation.
Co-Owner
K Hare & Associates, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Delivered executive consulting services focused on sales growth, marketing strategy, operations improvement, and leadership development.
- Generated average client revenue increases of approximately 40%.
- Assisted more than 150 executives in securing leadership positions across diverse industries.
Director of Business Development, National Accounts
DMSI
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Developed market-disrupting sales strategies that contributed to approximately 60% business growth.
- Secured national and government accounts through innovative business development initiatives.
Director of Government Accounts, National Accounts
ServiceMaster
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Created and launched national government sales initiative supporting more than 300 branches.
- Doubled annual sales objectives each year while expanding government contracting opportunities nationwide.
Education
Executive MBA -
Pepperdine University
Six Sigma Black Belt -
Villanova University
B.A. - Political Philosophy & Classics
UCLA
Skills
- Business Development
- Strategic Sales Leadership
- Public Relations
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand Development
- Executive Communications
- National Accounts Management
- Market Expansion
- Revenue Growth
- Customer Acquisition
- Strategic Partnerships
- Media Relations
- Sales Training & Development
- Process Improvement
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Corporate Communications
- Change Management
- Executive Consulting
- Organizational Development
- Fundraising Support
- Business Transformation
- Community Outreach
- Event Marketing
Career Highlights
BUSINESS GROWTH & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- Founded and operated successful boutique marketing and public relations agency serving more than 70 startup and growth-stage companies.
- Consistently delivered revenue growth, market expansion, and brand development strategies for clients across multiple industries.
SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Produced average client revenue growth of approximately 40% through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.
- Developed and executed national account strategies that increased revenue by 60% within a highly competitive market.
PUBLIC RELATIONS & BRAND DEVELOPMENT
- Led branding, communications, media relations, and promotional campaigns that improved visibility and accelerated business growth.
- Designed integrated marketing programs that strengthened customer engagement and increased market share.
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS
- Trained sales teams, developed sales processes, and implemented Six Sigma methodologies to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Built strategic partnerships and nationwide programs supporting more than 300 locations.
Community Leadership & Professional Engagement
Executive Sabbatical & Community Service, 2020, Present, Following a planned career sabbatical, provided pro bono marketing, public relations, branding, and community outreach support for nonprofit organizations serving youth development, equine rehabilitation, and animal welfare causes. Continued professional development while supporting organizational growth, fundraising initiatives, community awareness campaigns, and stakeholder engagement efforts.
Timeline
Owner
KRH Media, LLC
01.2012 - 01.2020
Co-Owner
K Hare & Associates, LLC
01.2007 - 01.2012
Director of Business Development, National Accounts
DMSI
01.2005 - 01.2006
Director of Government Accounts, National Accounts
ServiceMaster
01.2002 - 01.2005
B.A. - Political Philosophy & Classics
UCLA
Executive MBA -
Pepperdine University
Six Sigma Black Belt -
Villanova University