Kate Sprenger
About Kate Sprenger
Kate Sprenger is an Associate Category Manager for Food Programs at RaceTrac, where she has worked since 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Sciences and Nutrition from The University of Georgia and has experience in various roles within the consumer packaged goods sector.
Work at RaceTrac
Kate Sprenger serves as the Associate Category Manager for Food Programs at RaceTrac, a role she has held since 2022. Based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, she focuses on managing food-related product categories. Her responsibilities include analyzing market trends and insights to optimize product offerings. She utilizes her skills in stakeholder communication to collaborate with both internal teams and external partners, ensuring alignment with company goals.
Education and Expertise
Kate Sprenger holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Culinary Sciences and Nutrition from The University of Georgia, where she studied from 2015 to 2019. She also completed a program at Lorenzo de’ Medici Institute in 2017 for 11 months. Additionally, she attended Benilde-St. Margaret's from 2011 to 2015. Her educational background equips her with knowledge in food science and consumer economics, enhancing her expertise in the consumer packaged goods sector.
Professional Background
Before joining RaceTrac, Kate Sprenger gained diverse experience in various roles within the consumer packaged goods industry. She worked as an IT Recruiter at The Intersect Group for 7 months in 2021-2022. Her earlier roles include a Nutrition and Wellness Intern at Hopkins Public School, a Merchandising Intern at Brandless, Inc., and a Sensory Evaluation Lab Technician at The Coca-Cola Company. She also served as an Innovation and Compliance Technician at Coca-Cola for two years.
Skills and Competencies
Kate Sprenger possesses strong skills in internal and external stakeholder communication, product portfolio management, and market insights. She has experience in relationship building and project coordination, which are essential for her role in category management. Her background in both small and large consumer packaged goods companies contributes to her understanding of market dynamics and consumer needs.
Internship Experience
Kate Sprenger has completed several internships that have contributed to her professional development. Notably, she interned as a Nutrition and Wellness Intern at Hopkins Public School in 2017 for one month. In 2018, she worked as a Merchandising Intern at Brandless, Inc. for three months. These experiences provided her with practical knowledge in nutrition and merchandising, complementing her academic studies.