Katy Crist

About Katy

• Growing up, I was influenced toward entering the semiconductor industry because my father worked for Motorola and had found a lot of success.
• I tried a short stint in a semiconductor fabrication plant—where I worked in the infamous “bunny suit”—but I quickly realized I didn’t enjoy the restrictive suit or the typical 12-hour shifts.
• I moved to an insurance company, where I worked in customer service.
• I always considered myself an introvert until my company asked me to take on a training role—I was hesitant at first, but now I feel like I thrive standing up in front of others.
• After the insurance company closed their doors, I got a job at an orthodontics office where I was tasked with advertising their new and improved braces process.
• I loved the job, but kept my resume open because I was curious about what else was out there—I got asked to join Tokyo Electron Limited (TEL) and moved back into the semiconductor industry.
• I started at TEL as a supervisor in a product business unit and moved through various roles as the organization’s needs changed.
• I worked as an analyst, worked on our learning management system, worked in media, and finally moved into marketing—I’ve been managing the marketing department for the last eight years.