Kate O'brien
About Kate O'brien
Kate O'Brien is an Area Manager at Expedia Group with a background in hospitality and tourism management from Purdue University.
Title and Role at Expedia Group
Kate O'Brien is currently serving as an Area Manager at Expedia Group. She has been in this role since 2020, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Prior to this, she held the position of Senior Market Manager starting in 2019 in the Greater Chicago Area, and before that, she was a Market Manager from 2017 in the same geographic region. Her early roles at Expedia Group include Associate Market Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Indianapolis and Market Associate from 2014 to 2015 in the Greater Chicago Area.
Past Experience in the Hospitality Industry
Before her tenure at Expedia Group, Kate O'Brien accumulated experience in the hospitality industry. In 2013, she worked as a Marketing and Operations Intern at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. for two months in the Greater Chicago Area. Additionally, she was a Human Resources Assistant for one month at Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Madison, Wisconsin Area in the same year. Earlier in her career, in 2011, she had a brief stint at Cibus Catering Company as Manager of Gasoline Alley - Food and Service Representative at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Professional Experience as a Performing Artist
Kate O’Brien also has a unique background as a performing artist. In 2012, she worked as a Professional Irish Dancer with the Trinity Irish Dance Company, performing in Japan. This role showcased her versatility and ability to excel in diverse professional environments.
Educational Background
Kate O'Brien completed her higher education at Purdue University, where she earned a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management from 2009 to 2013. Her foundational education was attained at Brookfield East High School, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background has provided her with a robust foundation in hospitality and tourism, aligning with her career trajectory.