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Kate Sigety is fortunate to have discovered her interest in communications early in school through her work on the yearbook and school newspaper, but her first job at a neighborhood restaurant taught her how to listen, prioritize, and solve problems under pressure—all critical skills in the association world. A glimpse at her career path:

> The best advice is simple: Work hard and be nice.

### A Working History

**2004 – 2011:** Counter Attendant at Roseina’s

**2010:** Marketing and Advertising Intern at Williams Whittle

**2011:** Editor-in-Chief for Emory & Henry College’s The Whitetopper

**2012 – 2014:** Communications Coordinator at National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)

**2014 – 2016:** Manager of Communications, Content, and Social Media at NACAC

**2016 –:** Senior Manager, Strategic Messaging, at AAO-HNS

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