Katie Gough Edwards
About Katie Gough Edwards
Katie Gough Edwards serves as the First Aid & Safety Sales Director for the Midwest at Cintas, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in safety training and compliance, she has previously worked in various roles at Cintas and Wells Fargo Financial, focusing on sales, marketing, and management.
Work at Cintas
Katie Gough Edwards has been serving as the First Aid & Safety Sales Director for the Midwest region at Cintas since 2020. In this role, she focuses on sales strategies and compliance training related to first aid and safety products. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Director of Marketing for the Cintas First Aid & Safety Division from 2017 to 2020. Her career at Cintas began as a Sales Representative in the First Aid and Safety division from 2010 to 2012, followed by a role as Regional Sales Manager from 2012 to 2017, overseeing operations in the Cincinnati, Columbus, and Dayton areas.
Education and Expertise
Katie Gough Edwards studied at Augustana College, where she earned degrees in Business Administration and Psychology from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background includes a focus on Marketing, Management, and Business Psychology. Edwards has expertise in implementing OSHA mandated training courses for compliance, and she utilizes Keller Online and Training on Demand platforms for training purposes. She is experienced in providing American Heart Association training and possesses specialized knowledge in Automated External Defibrillators and Personal Protective Equipment.
Background
Katie Gough Edwards began her professional career at Augustana College, where she worked as an Ambassador and a Connect Caller in the Office of Admissions and Office of Alumni Relations from 2004 to 2007. She transitioned to Wells Fargo Financial, where she held several positions including Senior Credit Manager, Credit Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, and District Insurance Ambassador between 2007 and 2010. Her diverse background in sales and management roles has contributed to her current position in the safety and compliance sector.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Katie Gough Edwards has developed a strong understanding of OSHA and ANSI regulations, which are essential for maintaining safety standards in the workplace. Her work in the First Aid & Safety division at Cintas has involved significant contributions to compliance training and sales strategies. Edwards has also demonstrated her commitment to safety through her expertise in Automated External Defibrillators and Personal Protective Equipment, ensuring that organizations meet necessary safety requirements.