Catherine (Cate) Hale
About Catherine (Cate) Hale
Catherine (Cate) Hale is an Assistant Account Executive at Porter Novelli in Chicago, Illinois, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Louisville and a Master's degree in Public Relations from DePaul University, and she has experience in public relations across consumer packaged goods and healthcare sectors.
Work at Porter Novelli
Catherine Hale has been serving as an Assistant Account Executive at Porter Novelli since 2022. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has contributed to various public relations initiatives during her tenure. Her role involves working with clients to develop effective communication strategies, particularly in the consumer packaged goods and healthcare sectors. Hale focuses on simplifying complex concepts to enhance client understanding and engagement.
Previous Experience in Public Relations
Before joining Porter Novelli, Catherine Hale gained valuable experience in public relations through various roles. She worked as a Public Relations Intern at FleishmanHillard from 2021 to 2022, where she supported communication efforts for multiple clients. Additionally, she served as a Communications Assistant at CASA of Lexington for three months in 2021, where she assisted in promoting the organization's mission and activities.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Hale holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Printmaking from the University of Louisville, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from DePaul University, completing her studies in 2022. Her academic background equips her with a unique blend of creative and strategic skills applicable to her work in public relations.
Professional Philosophy
Catherine Hale is committed to the principle that complexity should not hinder understanding. She is passionate about making intricate ideas more accessible to diverse audiences. This philosophy guides her work in public relations, where she aims to create clear and effective communication strategies that resonate with clients and stakeholders.