Katherine Harrington

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Des Moines, IA, US
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States, United States
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About Katherine Harrington

Key Career Accomplishments:2024 Featured on Cover of the Business Record "Vision 2024" edition2024 Created the Visionary Leaders Forum2023 Created the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation2023 Co-Chair Inclusion Summit - Greater Des Moines Partnership 2023 DEI Management Certificate - Greater Des Moines Partnership2022 PRSA Iowa Advocate Award Winner2022 One of Three Nominees for Chamber of the Year USA by ACCE2021 Named Most Valuable Philanthropist - Great Outdoors Foundation2021 Honored with Dr. MLK Jr. WDM Organizational Leadership Award*Created innovationIOWA, a state-wide family of products at Business Publications *Top sales executive at Business Publications for 3 years, exceeding $1 million in annual sales*Engaging speaker at over 300 events*STEM Council Leader and Board Chair leading new initiatives to ensure a strong Iowa workforce*Led Ballet Des Moines through the creation of a professional resident dance company *Established award-winning media company in San Diego with 23 employees, generating $1.5 million in first yearStrenghtsFinder: Activator, Achiever, Strategic, Woo, PositivityKatherine is an innovation driver and advocate with over 30 years experience in sales, marketing and leading teams in the media business who started at US Magazine in New York City, Crain's Chicago Business, San Diego Business Journal, her own company - The T Sector San Diego, and dsm Magazine. At the Business Record, Katherine created the highly successful innovationIOWA Magazine, Launch Party and Awards that has now grown to include a weekly statewide e-newsletter and Website at www.innovationIA.com. Katherine is passionate about the community and is former Board President for Ballet Des Moines, Board Chair South Central Region for Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council, Founding Board Member for Blood, Sweat & Beers Iowa Race and more.Katherine is a high performer and top sales leader. She is an avid public speaker and has spoken at numerous events including Women of Influence, Power Breakfast, 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes, Economic Forecast and increased her sales territory at the Business Record 282% by working closely with business leaders and building strategic go-to-market strategies for their businesses. As co-founder and publisher of the award winning media organization, The T Sector San Diego, Katherine started the company from the ground floor, lead all efforts of monthly glossy magazine (10,000 circulation), daily e-mail newsletter, Website, events and led 23 employees.

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West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Foundation

West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Foundation

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Des Moines, IA, US
Katherine Harrington Work Experience Details
  • West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Foundation
    President
    West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Foundation
    Des Moines, Ia, Us
  • Harvard Business Review
    Member Of The Harvard Review Advisory Council
    Harvard Business Review Aug 2024 - Present
    Brighton, Ma, Us
    It was an honor to be asked to participate in this opt-in group of professionals where the primary purpose is participation in market research. Harvard Business Publishing (HBP) was founded in 1994 as a not-for-profit, independent corporation that is an affiliate of Harvard Business School. Their mission is to improve the practice of management in a changing world.
  • West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce
    President And Ceo
    West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Apr 2020 - Present
    West Des Moines, Ia, Us
    As the President & CEO of the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, I have spearheaded a remarkable transformation. Leading a dedicated and highly talented team of 7, I achieved the extraordinary feat of doubling our budget within three years, propelling the organization to a remarkable $1.3 million.Under my visionary leadership, the Chamber has experienced exceptional growth with a 30% increase in membership and a more than twofold surge in revenues. Our team has nearly doubled in size, and our relentless commitment to excellence has garnered us 14 awards, including the prestigious nomination as one of the top three contenders for the ACCE Chamber of the Year USA in 2022.We orchestrate over 150 impactful events and gatherings annually, boast 23 thriving committees and micro-groups, and circulate 166 newsletters that collectively generate an astonishing 850,000 impressions each year. Our primary mission is to propel the City of West Des Moines to the pinnacle of desirability, striving to make it the best place in America to live, work, and play.We are celebrating our 100 year anniversary in 2024, marked by a series of groundbreaking initiatives. This includes the launch of the West Des Moines Chamber Foundation, the establishment of the Visionary Leaders Forum, the formation of the Civic Connect Government Affairs Committee, active participation in a Habitat for Humanity Build, release of a special centennial edition of 515 West Magazine, and much more. We are dedicated to fostering growth and empowerment within our community, and our team has developed new, award winning programming including the Athene Black & Brown Business Summit, Raccoon River Rally, DEI Workplace Excellence Awards, Best of the West Awards, Tina Talks, plus brand new committees including Latino Trade Network, West YP, WDM Leads, and more. Together, we continue to pave the way for a thriving West Des Moines in the years to come.
  • Business Publications Corporation, Inc
    Director Of Innovation
    Business Publications Corporation, Inc Mar 2019 - Apr 2020
    Des Moines, Iowa, Us
    This role was newly established for my skill set, signifying the company's commitment to growth and advancement. Concurrent with my position as a valued member of the accomplished Business Record sales team, I assumed additional responsibilities encompassing leadership in innovation and sales training support for dsm Magazine, Write Brain Custom Publishing, and Business Publications Corporation as a whole.I was truly enthusiastic about the expanded scope of my role and my contribution to identifying strategies for engaging with and nurturing collaboration within the dynamic Iowa business community. My focus was on developing unique ideas, innovations that drove sales and increased revenues at the Business Record and DSM Magazine for sales teams. During my tenure, I consistently earned recognition as one of the company's top sales performers. My reputation was built on my ability to conceive and execute 'big picture' strategic initiatives that empowered our customers to make a lasting impact within the community and across the entire state.AWARDS & HONORS:*Silver Award Winner - innovationIOWA Digital, American Association of Business Publications 2019*Number One Statewide Revenue Magazine - Business Publication’s innovationIOWA 2019, 2018*Top Sales Executive Award - Business Publications Corporation, Puerto Vallarta Trip Winner 2018*Speaker & Panelist - West Des Moines Chamber “42 Sales Tips in 42 Minutes” 2019*Top Company Wide Sales Executive - Business Publications Corporation, 2019, 2018, 2016 *Master of Ceremonies - Terry Brandstad US Ambassador to China - Iowa Immigrant Entrepreneurs Summit & Awards Event 2018*STEM Advocate of the Year Nominee - Technology Association of Iowa 2016
  • Business Publications Corporation, Inc
    Sales Manager - Innovationiowa Magazine
    Business Publications Corporation, Inc Jan 2013 - Apr 2020
    Des Moines, Iowa, Us
    It was an honor and privilege to create the idea, and with the Business Record team, launch the innovationIOWA Magazine that has extended into a highly profitable line of business for Business Publications that includes a weekly statewide innovationIOWA e-mail newsletter, Newsite at www.innovationIA.com, annual innovationIOWA Magazine, Launch Party and Awards.innovationIOWA Magazine features in-depth editorial detailing Iowa's innovative companies critical in our state's economic growth - as identified in the Iowa Department of Economic Development commissioned Battelle Memorial Institute to study Iowa’s growth sectors as well as look at the state’s support system for entrepreneurs including: Biosciences & Agriculture, Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Finance & Insurance and STEM. This first-of-its-kind glossy magazine will highlight the people and the companies that are driving our Iowa business economy and we are thrilled about its publication. 10,000 copies are distributed statewide to leaders, job seekers and purchase decision makers and is tied to an annual innovationIOWA Launch Party where hundreds mix and mingle and learn who this year's Corteva innovationLEADER and Iowa State University Ivy College of Business innovationENTREPRENEUR will be. "Congratulations to you all, and especially to Katherine, who had this idea and championed it throughout – from concept to sell out. I am so, so impressed!" Janette Larkin - Publisher / Business Publications Corporation Inc.
  • Business Publications Corporation, Inc
    Sr. Account Executive
    Business Publications Corporation, Inc Feb 2005 - Mar 2019
    Des Moines, Iowa, Us
    In my role at Business Publications Corporation's Des Moines Business Record, I represented a diverse portfolio of highly specialized products tailored to the executive business and leadership community. This encompassed our weekly newspaper, event sponsorships, web offerings, daily email newsletters, custom publishing, and a host of other tailored solutions. My unique expertise lies in conceptualizing and delivering distinctive and impactful marketing strategies and advertising campaigns for local and statewide companies, positioning them in a memorable manner that drives business development opportunities and sales. Most importantly, I had the wonderful opportunity to build relationships with high level leaders and CEO and also build my reputation at the same time. It was an incredible opportunity to get to know the city of Des Moines and appreciate what a vibrant business community it is and way a joy it is to live here.
  • The T Sector, Inc. Technology News San Diego
    Founder & Publisher
    The T Sector, Inc. Technology News San Diego Mar 2000 - Dec 2005
    I founded and bootstrapped The T Sector: Everything Tech San Diego that included an award-winning monthly glossy magazine, daily e-mail newsletter, Web and events catering to technology and biotech leaders within the greater San Diego Area. Key annual gatherings and innovation community leadership awards events included Tech Mecca (over 1500 attendees held at various locations including the Birch Aquarium and San Diego Zoo), BioFusion, InFusion, TeleFusion and more. The "Fusion" event series all were conducted at the Salk Institute - La Jolla, CA.AWARDS & HONORS:*The T Sector Magazine Winner of Numerous Awards including San Diego Press Club Awards 1st Place In-Depth Reporting 2001, 1st Place Business Journalism 2001, Society of Professional Journalists 1st Place Magazines Opinion 2002, 1st Place Magazines Criticism, 1st Place Science, Technology 2003 *Athena Pinnacle Awards - Individual in Services Nominee, The T Sector Inc. 2003*YWCA TWIN Awards Honoree - The T Sector Inc. 2003
  • San Diego Business Journal
    Display Advertising Sales Manager
    San Diego Business Journal Oct 1996 - Jun 2000
    San Diego, California, Us
    At the San Diego Business Journal, I led a sales team of 10, directed all hiring and training while at the same time curated the top-revenue generating sales territory through strategic sales approaches and collaborating with business owners and leaders. Conceived and managed new, highly profitable new publications, "Tech Times" and "San Diego Tech Annual" that targeted brand new revenue streams for the company while also servicing important needs in the community for regular innovation news and workforce attraction.
  • University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
    Sales Manager - 107.1 The Planet Radio Station
    University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Jun 1995 - May 1996
    Champaign, Il, Us
    Led a professional sales team of five at the University of Illinois affiliated radio station serving the Central Illinois region. Worked closely with the sales team and area businesses on strategic ways to help them grow their businesses.
  • Crain'S Chicago Business
    Account Executive
    Crain'S Chicago Business Jan 1992 - Jun 1995
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Interacted regularly with area business leaders and advertising agencies in the Greater Chicago area to help drive marketing approaches and campaigns targeted to regional key decision makers. Leveraged my expertise in cold calling to grow territory and increase revenues. Traveled quarterly to Boston to meet with client headquarters and advertising agencies.
  • Zenith Data Systems
    Commercial Account Manager
    Zenith Data Systems Apr 1988 - Jan 1992
    Us
    Hired out of graduate school at the University of Illinois to head the first ever Special Events Coordinator within the Central Region based out of "Plant 6" in Chicago. Led groundbreaking, national educational advertising program that I developed where I collaborated with 30 of the nation's leading college newspapers, placing advertising to help drive education sales for the world's first laptop 8088, 286, 386 computers. Traveled with sales team to lead national trade shows and events. Promoted to Commercial Account Manager to lead commercial sales through broad dealer base within the Detroit region. Won number one sales person within commercial sales in the US and earned President's Club Award.
  • University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
    Account Executive - Daily Illini Newspaper
    University Of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign Aug 1986 - Apr 1988
    Champaign, Il, Us
    Worked hard while in college to produce the number one revenue generating territory in the history of the paper. Developed brand new campaign concept and go-to-market strategy for Zenith Data System's educational sector that was so successful that the company used the campaign throughout the entire USA.

Katherine Harrington Skills

Advertising Marketing Email Marketing Marketing Strategy Newsletters Leadership Public Speaking Strategic Planning Event Management Brand Development Management Fundraising Business Development Sales Nonprofits Sponsorship Social Media Lead Generation New Business Development Cold Calling Entrepreneurship Public Relations Marketing Communications Social Networking Social Media Marketing Small Business Direct Marketing Strategy Customer Service Media Buying Training Non Profits Start Ups Copywriting Strategic Partnerships Magazines Integrated Marketing Nonprofit Organizations

Katherine Harrington Education Details

  • University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Advertising / College Of Communications
  • Cornish College Of The Arts
    Cornish College Of The Arts
    Dance Department: Ballet
  • Interlochen Center For The Arts
    Interlochen Center For The Arts
    Dance Department
  • University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
    Research

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