Katie Hurst
About Katie Hurst
Katie Hurst is a Senior Distribution Manager at Benefitfocus, where she has worked since 2017, contributing to various roles including Carrier Product Marketing and Operations Management. She has a background in media buying with experience at Um Worldwide and holds degrees in International Business from the College of Charleston and American Intercontinental University.
Work at Benefitfocus
Katie Hurst has held multiple positions at Benefitfocus since joining the company. She currently serves as the Senior Distribution Manager for Benefitsplace, a role she has occupied since 2019. In addition, she has worked as the Manager of Carrier Product Marketing since 2017. Prior to these roles, she was an Operations Manager from 2012, and held various positions including Application Analyst, Team Lead for Employer Services, and Application Consultant between 2010 and 2012. Her tenure at Benefitfocus spans over a decade, reflecting her extensive experience in the benefits technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Katie Hurst studied International Business at the College of Charleston from 2001 to 2005. She also attended American Intercontinental University, where she furthered her studies in the same field. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her roles in benefits management and marketing, equipping her with relevant knowledge and skills in the industry.
Background
Before her career at Benefitfocus, Katie Hurst worked at Um Worldwide in New York. She began as a National Broadcast Assistant Media Buyer for Sony Pictures from 2005 to 2006, then progressed to a National Broadcast Media Buyer from 2006 to 2008, and later served as a National Broadcast Senior Media Buyer for Sony Pictures from 2008 to 2009. This experience in media buying contributed to her expertise in marketing and distribution.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Benefitfocus, Katie Hurst has contributed to various projects and initiatives in benefits distribution and marketing. Her roles have included managing product marketing strategies and overseeing distribution operations, which have been integral to the company's growth in the benefits technology space. Her extensive experience in both media buying and benefits management underscores her professional development and impact in the industry.