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. Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Timestamps:0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater3:46 — Involvement as a student 8:40 — Launching a career in sports11:13 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink12:15 — Day-To-Day Responsibilities with the Kansas City Chiefs14:28 —International expansion of the Chiefs brand21:02 —Marketing strategies in the U.S. 23:42 — Aligning other brands with the Chiefs 25:00 — Working with Tamba Hali at an event25:57 — Building a career with the Chiefs29:20 — The role of the Penn State network in professional growth 33:51 — Lightning Round Q&A 37:03 — Outro38:00 — Alma Mater Close For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com