Kayla Drake
About Kayla Drake
Kayla Drake is the Director of Field Marketing at Apollo.io, where she has worked since 2023. She has extensive experience in marketing roles at various companies, including Udemy, Autodesk, and IBM, and holds degrees in Media Studies and Advertising from San Diego State University.
Current Role at Apollo.io
Kayla Drake serves as the Director of Field Marketing at Apollo.io, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement. Her focus is on aligning marketing initiatives with sales objectives to support overall business growth.
Previous Experience at Udemy
Prior to her current role, Kayla worked at Udemy as the Senior Global Event Marketing Manager for the Enterprise segment from 2022 to 2023. She was responsible for planning and executing large-scale events that catered to enterprise clients. Before this position, she served as the Global Event Marketing Manager at Udemy from 2021 to 2022, where she further developed her expertise in event marketing.
Professional Background in Marketing
Kayla has a diverse background in marketing, having held various positions across multiple organizations. She worked at Autodesk as the Senior Field Marketing Manager for North America from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes roles at IBM as a Marketing Events Manager and at Codexis, Inc. as a Marketing Associate, where she contributed to marketing strategies and event management.
Educational Qualifications
Kayla holds a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Advertising from San Diego State University, which she obtained from 2009 to 2011. She also earned an Associate's degree in Communications-Advertising from Grossmont College between 2007 and 2009. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her marketing career.
Skills and Expertise
Kayla possesses a range of skills that enhance her effectiveness in marketing roles. She is experienced in sales enablement, customer engagement, and public relations. Additionally, she has strong capabilities in search engine optimization (SEO) and web design, which contribute to her ability to implement successful digital marketing strategies.