Chelsey Funke
About Chelsey Funke
Chelsey Funke is a Marketing Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Management, Marketing, and Accounting from Iowa State University and has extensive experience in event management and marketing.
Current Role as Marketing Lead
Chelsey Funke serves as the Marketing Lead at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketing strategies and initiatives that align with the company's brand and business objectives. Her experience in the motorcycle industry contributes to her effectiveness in this position, as she leverages her previous roles within the company to enhance marketing efforts.
Previous Experience at Harley-Davidson
Chelsey Funke has extensive experience at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, having worked in various roles since 2014. She initially served as the Event & Fleet Coordinator from 2014 to 2015, followed by her role as Events Project Manager from 2015 to 2019. In 2019, she transitioned to the position of Marketing Project Manager for eight months before taking on her current role as Marketing Lead. Her diverse responsibilities have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of event management and marketing within the company.
Education and Expertise
Chelsey Funke earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business with a focus on Management, Marketing, and Accounting from Iowa State University - Ivy College of Business. She studied from 2008 to 2012, acquiring foundational knowledge and skills that support her career in marketing and project management. Her educational background equips her with the expertise necessary to navigate complex marketing challenges.
Career History Prior to Harley-Davidson
Before joining Harley-Davidson, Chelsey Funke gained valuable experience in various roles. She worked as an Assistant Manager at Sherwin-Williams Paints from 2011 to 2013. Following that, she served as the Event & Servicing Manager at Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau for ten months in 2013-2014. She then held the position of Global Events Manager at Alto-Shaam, Inc. from 2019 to 2021. These roles contributed to her skills in event coordination and management.