Katie Lackey
About Katie Lackey
Katie Lackey serves as the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at Accruent in Portland, Oregon, a position she has held since 2020. She has previous experience in education and media, including roles at Dublin City Schools and WCMH-TV.
Work at Accruent
Katie Lackey has served as the Senior Manager of Internal Communications at Accruent since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that enhance employee engagement and ensure effective information dissemination within the organization. Based in Portland, Oregon, she has contributed to fostering a collaborative work environment and improving internal messaging across various departments.
Previous Experience in Education
Before joining Accruent, Katie Lackey worked at Dublin City Schools as an Instructor from 2016 to 2019. During her three years in this position, she focused on delivering educational content and engaging with students to support their learning objectives. This role allowed her to develop skills in communication and instructional design, which she later applied in her corporate communications career.
Early Career in Media
Katie Lackey began her career in media with an internship as a Production Assistant at WCMH-TV, NBC4 in 2014. This three-month internship in the Columbus, Ohio area provided her with hands-on experience in television production. Additionally, she worked as a Video Production Intern at the Ohio School Boards Association for two months in 2014, further enhancing her skills in video content creation and production.
Educational Background
Katie Lackey completed her high school education at Bishop Watterson High School, graduating in 2011. She then attended The Ohio State University, where she studied Mass Communication and Media Studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 2014. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in communications and media.
Research Experience
During her time at The Ohio State University, Katie Lackey worked as a Research Assistant from 2013 to 2014. In this role, she contributed to various research projects, gaining valuable experience in data collection and analysis. This position helped her develop critical thinking and research skills that are applicable in her current role in internal communications.