“I am delighted to endorse Kate Kocienski for her exceptional mentoring skills and her professionalism during her tenure as VP of Marketing & PR for the Grand Rapids Public Museum. During her time at the Museum, Kate not only provided strategic leadership to the marketing and PR team but also took the time to mentor and develop the skills of her team members. Kate's ability to inspire and motivate her team is truly remarkable. She was always willing to lend a helping hand and share her expertise, making her an invaluable asset to the organization. Her dedication to developing her team's skills was evident in our team's performance. Furthermore, I was impressed by how Kate left her position in a very buttoned-up manner, ensuring continuity as it was passed to my hands. She worked tirelessly to ensure that all the projects were completed and all the loose ends were tied up before her departure, making for a smooth transition. Kate's professionalism and attention to detail were commendable, and I feel fortunate to have worked with her. I would highly recommend Kate Kocienski for any position that requires exceptional mentoring skills, strategic leadership, and professionalism. She is an outstanding professional and an asset to any organization.”
Kate Kocienski
Caledonia, Michigan, United States
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About
Experienced marketing & communications leader with a strong background in developing &…
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Use your PTO. Take the trips. Reset. For the first time, I took a considerable amount of time off. Yes, I struggled to stop checking emails, but I…
Use your PTO. Take the trips. Reset. For the first time, I took a considerable amount of time off. Yes, I struggled to stop checking emails, but I…
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It was a stroke of PR genius. Joe Biden announced he won’t be seeking reelection for the US presidency, just 107 days out from election…
It was a stroke of PR genius. Joe Biden announced he won’t be seeking reelection for the US presidency, just 107 days out from election…
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Experience
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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Officer, Secretary
Association Of Midwest Museums
- 4 years 8 months
Arts and Culture
Board of Directors, July 2018-July 2021
Secretary, July 2021 - February 2023 -
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Board Member
Crystal Springs Property Owners Association
- Present 2 years 8 months
Board member for CSPOA and President of The Village HOA Board.
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President
Cultural Marketing Group GR
- 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
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Vice President
Cultural marketing group GR
- 1 year 2 months
Arts and Culture
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Public Relations Chair (Executive Board)
Cultural Marketing Group - Grand Rapids
- 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
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Committee Member
GR Cocktail Week Committee
- 2 years 1 month
Arts and Culture
Planning committee for the first annual GR Cockail Week 2015.
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Committee Member
Experience Pink
- 1 year 1 month
Health
A member of the planning committee for the Experience Pink - Breast Cancer Awareness month in Grand Rapids in partnership with Susan G. Komen.
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Board of Directors; Secretary
Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce
- 1 year
Participate in monthly meetings; consult on an as needed basis for public relations, advertising, and marketing strategy. Member of membership and public relations/fundraising sub-committees. Chair of annual craft fair committee.
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Consultant; committee member
Marketing Committee for Strategic Planning in Indian Lake
- 8 months
Facilitate focus groups, consult as needed regarding a new branding initiative.
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Contributing Writer
Hamilton County Express Newspaper
- 6 months
Arts and Culture
Submit articles approx. once per month.
Honors & Awards
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GRBJ's 40 Under 40 Class of 2018
Grand Rapids Business Journal
Organizations
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American Marketing Association, West Michigan Chapter
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