Katie Connelly now serves as director of national accounts for Mikasa Hospitality, a New York-based manufacturer of tabletop, flatware and buffet items for use in commercial foodservice applications.

Katie ConnellyConnelly’s duties include covering North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, and national accounts, with a specialization in hotel brands.

Her background includes working in restaurants in a variety of roles, ranging from serving to tending bar to working as a line chef, per a Mikasa release. Connelly also has experience in foodservice sales.