Katelyn Patterson
About Katelyn Patterson
Katelyn Patterson is a Senior Business Development Manager at Addison Group, specializing in staffing across various functions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Mississippi and has experience in business development and recruitment.
Current Role as Senior Business Development Manager
Katelyn Patterson serves as a Senior Business Development Manager at Addison Group, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on utilizing targeted marketing strategies to enhance the company's presence in the marketplace. Her responsibilities include building strong relationships with clients and candidates to create mutually beneficial solutions. She specializes in staffing a wide range of roles, from entry-level to executive positions, across various functions including marketing, human resources, and customer service.
Previous Experience at Addison Group
Prior to her current role, Katelyn Patterson worked at Addison Group in various capacities. She began her tenure as a Recruiter from 2018 to 2019, where she gained experience in identifying and placing candidates in suitable roles. She then advanced to the position of Business Development Manager from 2019 to 2020, further developing her skills in business development and client relations. Her experience at Addison Group spans a total of three years, contributing to her expertise in the staffing industry.
Background in Broadcast Journalism
Katelyn Patterson studied at the University of Mississippi, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Broadcast Journalism from 2010 to 2014. This educational background provided her with skills in communication and media, which she has applied throughout her career. Her early professional experience includes roles in journalism, where she worked as a News Reporter/Multimedia Journalist at WTVA and as an Associate Producer at WGHP.
Career in Journalism
Katelyn Patterson began her career in journalism, working as a News Reporter/Multimedia Journalist at WTVA from 2015 to 2016. She then transitioned to WGHP, where she served as an Associate Producer from 2016 to 2018. These roles allowed her to develop strong communication and storytelling skills, which have been beneficial in her subsequent positions in business development and staffing.
Education at Lakeshore High School
Katelyn Patterson completed her high school education at Lakeshore High School from 2006 to 2010. This foundational education set the stage for her pursuit of higher education and her career in both journalism and business development.