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Katie Pounders is an experienced higher education professional currently serving as Project Leader at Saatchi & Saatchi X since June 2023. Prior to this role, Katie worked at the University of Arkansas - Sam M. Walton College of Business for nearly nine years, concluding as the Senior Associate Director of the MBA Programs Office, where Katie engineered the 2022 Walton MBA Showcase conference and managed a $1M departmental budget while supervising multiple staff members. Katie has extensive experience in academic advising, curriculum development, and program management, with a strong focus on recruitment and retention strategies. Earlier career roles included Advising & Career Planning Specialist at Arkansas Tech University and Channel Inside Sales Representative at HP. Katie holds a Master of Science in College Student Counseling and Personnel Services from Arkansas Tech University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Marketing from the same institution.