Katherine Bender

Partner @Color of Social

Head of GrowthPartnerships ManagerBusiness Development ManagerSales Manager👍 Sales & BizDevCEOBusiness Owner💼 C-level Executive

Katherine Bender is a seasoned professional with a rich background in sales and sales strategy. She currently holds the position of Partner at Color of Social, a company dedicated to providing innovative solutions to growing revenues of meeting and trade show exhibit sales, sponsorships, and print and digital advertising. With an extensive understanding of various CRM and email enterprise platforms, Katherine specializes in driving revenue to help businesses grow their bottom line. Prior to joining Color of Social, Katherine has worked with several renowned brands, trade associations and professional societies. Her unparalleled expertise, coupled with her passion for sales cultivation makes her a valuable asset.

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Work Background

American Oil Chemists' SocietyDirector, Partnerships

May. 2022 - Dec. 2023Urbana, IL

Color of SocialFounding Partner

Nov. 2014 - Aug. 2022Bolingbrook, Illinois · Remote8/2018 - 2/2022 Association Forum, Business Development Strategist 4/2016 - 1/2018 Travel Alberta, Business Development Director, Midwest USA 11/2014 - 3/2016 ConferenceDirect, VP - Team Director

Association of Diabetes Care & Education SpecialistsDirector of Corporate Relations

Aug. 2019 - May. 2022Chicago, Illinois

Credly by PearsonSenior Director of Association Partnerships

Jan. 2018 - Aug. 2018New York, United States · RemoteBusiness development and sales for this technology startup specializing in a digital credential SaaS. Responsible for building the company’s product and brand recognition among education, technology and professional development stakeholders in the association business community.

Philadelphia Convention & Visitors BureauMidwest National Account Sales Director

Sep. 2011 - Nov. 2014Chicago, IL

Tourism TorontoRegional Director, Association Citywide Sector, Midwest & Western U.S.

Apr. 2005 - Apr. 2011Focus on medical associations and STEM-based societies.

Medical Transcription Industry AssociationExecutive Director & CEO

Mar. 2004 - Apr. 2005

HealtheCareersSenior National Sales Director, U.S. Healthcare Associations

Jan. 2002 - Dec. 2004Remote

Mascot NetworkExecutive Director of Sales - Midwest & Northeast Region

Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2002

Grey Advertising - SwitzerlandSenior Vice President of Sales and Client Services

Feb. 1999 - Jan. 2000Greater Chicago AreaComplete oversight of the 28-person sales and client services team at the Chicago office of Grey Advertising. Chicago office operation absorbed into NYC office in December 1999.