Katie Printy
About Katie Printy
Katie Printy is an RFP Sales Coordinator at Calabrio, Inc. in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a background in online marketing and social media. She advocates for accessibility and user experience, leveraging her personal experience with disability to inform her professional work.
Work at Calabrio
Katie Printy has been employed at Calabrio, Inc. as an RFP Sales Coordinator since 2020. In this role, she focuses on coordinating responses to requests for proposals, ensuring that the company's offerings align with client needs. Her position is based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she collaborates with various teams to enhance the sales process. Katie's experience in sales coordination allows her to effectively manage timelines and deliverables, contributing to the overall success of the sales initiatives at Calabrio.
Previous Experience at Heartland America
Before joining Calabrio, Katie Printy worked at Heartland America in two capacities. She served as an Online Marketing Specialist from 2018 to 2019, where she focused on digital marketing strategies. Prior to that, she held the position of Social Media Marketing Specialist from 2015 to 2018, managing the company's social media presence and engaging with customers online. Her roles at Heartland America provided her with valuable experience in marketing and communication.
Education and Expertise
Katie Printy is currently studying Web Accessibility at Deque University, a field she has been engaged in since 2019. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Northwestern College, where she studied from 2003 to 2006. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in design principles, which she applies to her work in accessibility. Katie's passion for accessibility is informed by her personal experiences, allowing her to advocate effectively for user experience improvements.
Background in Custom Framing Management
Katie Printy worked at Michaels Stores, Inc. as a Custom Framing Manager from 2006 to 2010. In this role, she managed the custom framing department, overseeing operations and customer service. This experience contributed to her skills in management and customer relations, which she has applied in her subsequent roles in marketing and sales coordination.
Advocacy for User Experience and Accessibility
Katie Printy is an advocate for prioritizing user experience in all aspects of her work. She bridges the gap between accessibility requirements and practical implementation through her expertise in design and development. Her passion for accessibility is rooted in her personal experiences with disability, which informs her approach to enhancing user experiences in her professional roles.