Kate Yee, MBA
About Kate Yee, MBA
Kate Yee is a Senior Product Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in product management and marketing, having held various roles at Spectrum Brands and Build-A-Bear Workshop.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Kate Yee has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc since 2021. In this role, she oversees product development and management strategies. Prior to this position, she held several roles within the company, starting as an Assistant Product and Brand Manager from 2015 to 2018. She then progressed to Associate Product and Brand Manager from 2018 to 2019, followed by a role as Brand Manager from 2019 to 2021. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various projects that align with the company's objectives.
Education and Expertise
Kate Yee earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and Political Science from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, completing her studies from 2006 to 2009. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing from Webster University, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in both communication and marketing strategies.
Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Kate Yee worked at Build-A-Bear Workshop, where she held multiple positions. She started as an Associate Store Manager from 2007 to 2012, then transitioned to Product Marketing Coordinator and Speciality Store Merchandising Liaison from 2012 to 2014. Her last role at Build-A-Bear was as Associate Merchandise Manager from 2014 to 2015. This diverse experience in retail and product management has equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current role.
Career Progression
Kate Yee's career has shown a clear trajectory of growth within the product management field. Starting her career at Build-A-Bear Workshop, she advanced through various roles that allowed her to develop expertise in product marketing and brand management. Her transition to Spectrum Brands marked a continuation of her professional development, where she has taken on increasing responsibilities in product management since 2015.