Get to Know Katie
We're thrilled to honor and feature Katie Wooden as our Member of the Month! At the tail end of COVID, Katie moved from Grand Valley State University to Ferris State University to seek professional marketing experience and network with like-minded individuals. She is originally from Manchester, Michigan, and knew she wanted to pursue a marketing degree after she graduated from high school in Ann Arbor in 2019. Katie explained, “I joined AMA as a way to gain professional experience within my field of interest but also to make friends with similar interests.”
Outside of marketing, Katie enjoys being outdoors hanging out with her black labrador, Shelby. She likes to read, craft, ride side-by-sides, and listen to music in her free time. If she won the lottery, she’d love to travel the world and blog or vlog her experiences, starting with visiting all 50 states.
AMA Experience
So far, Katie's most valuable experience has been the Resume+ workshop, where she received guidance from a recruiter. She said, “Even though I’m a new member, the Resume+ workshop has already helped me calm my nerves about getting an internship. I feel a lot more confident now handing out my resume and starting conversations.”
Katie has already found it helpful in her work as a project manager, saying that having the ability to communicate how she wants to contribute has increased her confidence in speaking out. She added, "The role inspires me to continue branching out and pursuing my interests,". Katie embodies a growth attitude in all she does for AMA.
Fun and Lighthearted
If Katie could have dinner with any three people, dead or alive, she’d choose Anne Hathaway, Lainey Wilson, and Brittney Broski. She likes Anne's attitude and sense of style, Lainey for her music and homegrown small-town way of life, and Brittney's humor and Texan flair, despite their different backgrounds. Together, they encourage Katie to pursue her interests, explore new things, and have fun along the way.
A fun fact about Katie that most people don’t know is that her dream is to buy or build a log home near the mountains in western Wyoming, preferably in the Wind River Range.
Career Goals
In the future, Katie wants to be a part of a fun and encouraging team in digital marketing. Her dream employers would be the National Park Service, National Geographic, Vogue, Elle, or Harper's Bazaar, brands associated with fashion or outdoor pursuits.
Katie's advice for new members who are just getting started in marketing is straightforward, "While you may be afraid to speak up or try something new, just do it. AMA is filled with the most uplifting, encouraging, and helpful people that want to help you in the direction you want to go.”
Final Thoughts
Katie defines success in two ways. According to her, success is about conquering challenges that interfere with day-to-day living, including breaking bad habits or tackling fears. She defines success in the workplace as learning new skills, expanding one's network, and moving up in your career.
We’re thrilled to congratulate Katie on being our AMA Member of the Month, and we can’t wait to see all the great things she will accomplish!