Katherin Downing
About Katherin Downing
Katherin Downing serves as the Global Publishing Partnerships Lead at Riot Games, bringing extensive experience in channel marketing from her previous roles at Warner Bros. Entertainment and other companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science from NYU Stern School of Business and is fluent in Spanish, enhancing her capabilities in managing global partnerships.
Current Role at Riot Games
Katherin Downing serves as the Global Publishing Partnerships Lead at Riot Games, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for managing and developing global partnerships that enhance the company's publishing efforts. Her experience in marketing and channel management supports her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience at Warner Bros. Entertainment
Katherin Downing has extensive experience at Warner Bros. Entertainment, where she held multiple roles. She worked as Sr. Manager of Channel Marketing from 2017 to 2019, followed by a brief tenure as Director of Digital Commerce for five months in 2019. Additionally, she served as Manager of Channel Marketing from 2015 to 2017 and as Brand Marketing Associate from 2010 to 2012. This diverse background provided her with a strong foundation in marketing strategies.
Educational Background
Katherin Downing studied at NYU Stern School of Business, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and Entertainment Media Technology from 2004 to 2008. She also participated in the IBEX Study Abroad Program at Universidad de Navarra in 2007. This educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in marketing and partnerships.
Skills and Proficiencies
Katherin Downing is fluent in Spanish, which enhances her capability to manage global partnerships effectively. She is proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Photoshop, which aids in creating and managing marketing materials and presentations. Additionally, she is a practiced public speaker and presenter, skills that contribute to her leadership in global publishing partnerships.
Career Progression and Early Roles
Katherin Downing began her career with various roles in marketing. She worked as a Channel Marketing Intern at Take 2 Interactive from 2007 to 2008 and later as a Channel Marketing Associate from 2008 to 2010. She also held positions as Trade Marketing Manager at Dogswell from 2013 to 2015 and Channel Marketing Manager at Newegg.com for six months in 2012. This progression reflects her growing expertise in marketing and partnership management.