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Work Experience

Work Experience

2009 - 2024

Katherine spent 15 years at NBC 6 South Florida. She directed fast-paced news, sports, and cultural affairs broadcasts. She has received three Emmy Nominations and a Telly Award. During her time at NBC she grew through multiple roles including Stage Manager, Assistant Director and Director.

2015 - 2024

For seven years, Katherine single-handedly ran her own bespoke jewelry brand, which soared to 6-figure sales. She independently ran all product design and manufacturing, marketing and shipping to thousands of retail stores, as well as directly to customers.

2007 - 2010

Katherine served as an Administrative Assistant to the Honors College, where she coordinated event planning and fundraising efforts for the department. During her time at FIU, she also worked as a Professor's Assistant in the English Department collaborating with Instructional Design, copy editing and proofreading.

Education

Education

2025-2027

UF Warrington College of Business

  • Masters of Business Administration

  • Focus on Marketing

  • 2025 Forté MBA Women's Leadership Conference Attendee

2010

Florida International University

  • Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication

  • Graduated Summa Cum Laude, GPA: 3.91

  • Minor in Psychology

  • Honors College Graduate

  • President of Tau Sigma Alpha Honors Society

  • Outstanding Television Student of the Year, 2009

  • Dean's List

  • Aventura Marketing Council Scholarship, Presidential Merit Scholarship, Bright Futures 100% Scholarship

Work Experience

Internships

2009, 2012

Palm Beach Poetry Festival

2009

NBC 6 South Florida

2006-2007

BEACON-TV

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