Cathy Kohatsu
About Cathy Kohatsu
Cathy Kohatsu is the Regional Communications Manager at Swinerton, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in marketing and communications, having held various roles at companies such as Hanscomb, Citibank, and BCCI.
Work at Swinerton
Cathy Kohatsu has been serving as the Regional Communications Manager at Swinerton since 2022. In this role, she manages regional awards submissions and surveys, which contribute to the company's recognition in industry publications. Kohatsu collaborates closely with Swinerton’s Corporate Communications and Branding Team to ensure consistent messaging across the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Proposal Manager at Swinerton from 2015 to 2022.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Before joining Swinerton, Cathy Kohatsu accumulated extensive experience in marketing and communications. She worked at Faithful+Gould (formerly Hanscomb) as a Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2014. Earlier in her career, she served as a Marketing Coordinator at Hanscomb from 1994 to 2003. Kohatsu also held the position of Senior Marketing Associate at BCCI for a brief period in 2015 and worked as a Regional & Area Administrative Assistant at Citibank from 2003 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Cathy Kohatsu earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with a Minor in East Asian Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she studied from 1990 to 1994. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and cultural insights, which she applies in her professional roles.
Achievements in Brand Awareness
In her current role at Swinerton, Cathy Kohatsu has developed and implemented communications strategies that have significantly increased brand awareness for the company in Northern California. Her efforts in managing awards submissions and collaborating with corporate teams have contributed to enhancing the company's visibility and reputation in the industry.