The People of Penn State
Welcome to the People of Penn State Podcast — the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association that brings you the incredible stories of Nittany Lions making their mark on the world!
Each episode, a rotating cast of hosts sit down with Penn State alumni who are changing the game in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. You never know who you'll hear from next — but you do know it'll be a conversation worth tuning in for!
The People of Penn State
Episode 28 — Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs, Katie Kemmerer '18
Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State -- a podcast by the Penn State Alumni Association.
In this episode we're joined by Katie Kemmerer (2018 - Bellisario), Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs. In her fifth season with the club, Katie manages the international expansion of the Chiefs brand as well as oversees brand activations in the Kansas City area. Previous and ongoing projects within the Chiefs organization include Super Bowl Championship Rings, Chiefs Fit, Chiefs Style Lounge, and Chiefs Charity Game. Prior to her current position, Katie interned in the Community Outreach department.
On the show, Katie discusses her career path working in sports, her day-to-day responsibilities in Kansas City, the work expanding the brand of the Chiefs internationally, how Penn Staters have helped her throughout her career, and more.
Follow Katie on Twitter: @katie_kemmerer.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open
0:20 — Intro
2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:46 — Involvement as a student
8:40 — Launching a career in sports
11:13 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink
12:15 — Day-To-Day Responsibilities with the Kansas City Chiefs
14:28 —International expansion of the Chiefs brand
21:02 —Marketing strategies in the U.S.
23:42 — Aligning other brands with the Chiefs
25:00 — Working with Tamba Hali at an event
25:57 — Building a career with the Chiefs
29:20 — The role of the Penn State network in professional growth
33:51 — Lightning Round Q&A
37:03 — Outro
38:00 — Alma Mater Close
