Kathleen Mc Donough
About Kathleen Mc Donough
Kathleen McDonough serves as the Director of Corporate Partnerships at HigherMe, where she collaborates with major food-service brands to enhance their hiring processes. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English with a concentration in Journalism from Framingham State University and has extensive experience in sales and account management within the hospitality sector.
Current Role at HigherMe
In her current position as Director of Corporate Partnerships at HigherMe, Kathleen Mc Donough focuses on enhancing hiring processes for major food-service and hospitality brands. She has been with HigherMe since 2022, where she emphasizes making hiring more personal and effective through technology. Her role involves collaboration with well-known brands such as Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, and California Pizza Kitchen, aiming to improve their recruitment strategies.
Previous Experience at HigherMe
Kathleen Mc Donough has a significant history with HigherMe, having worked as a Senior Account Executive from 2017 to 2023 and as Executive Sales Director from 2021 to 2023. During her time in these roles, she contributed to the company's growth and the development of effective hiring solutions tailored for the food-service industry.
Career Background in Sales and Account Management
Kathleen Mc Donough has extensive experience in sales and account management. She worked at Jones & Bartlett Learning in various capacities, including Account Specialist, Account Manager, and Sales Associate between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, she served as an Account Executive at BevSpot in 2016. Her diverse roles have equipped her with skills in client relations and strategic sales.
Educational Background
Kathleen Mc Donough earned her Bachelor's Degree in English with a concentration in Journalism from Framingham State University, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in communication and writing, which has been beneficial in her professional roles.
Early Career and Work Experience
Before her current and previous roles in corporate partnerships and sales, Kathleen Mc Donough worked in various positions that contributed to her professional development. She was an In-Store Retail Banker at Belmont Savings Bank in 2014 and worked as a Server at Bertucci's from 2010 to 2016. Additionally, she served as News Editor for The Gatepost during her time at university, which helped her hone her editorial skills.