VERSATILE

...hence my strong recommendation of Katie and overall gratefulness to have someone of her caliber working across the entire Innovation portfolio. She has both the curiosity to understand, and the empathy to convey, unmet customer needs and new potential solutions in ways that truly resonate with the targeted audience.

She sweats the “small stuff” to ensure all aspects of the go-to-market campaign are thoroughly thought through – from the strategic messaging down to the print and packaging.

But what really sets Katie apart is her grace and ability to successfully work with cross-divisional stakeholders such as legal, marketing, brand, and others.
— Jacob Stefanik, REI Co-op's Customer Innovation DVP. Formerly of NIKE and World Food Programme

CREATIVE LEADER

Katie defines what it means to be a creative leader. She’s a genuine team player who knows how and when to elevate those around her. Her ideas are fresh and inspired and most often drawn from critical insights or observations of the consumer, the business, or the culture.

Katie is always prepared and will work tirelessly to ensure all aspects of the project are completed with excellence. Her dedication to our craft is contagious. I genuinely loved working with her and would recommend her to anyone seeking an all-star who can lead brilliant and break-through creative.
— Nick Shultz, Executive Creative Director, Fisher Design

CONCEPTUAL

While working with Katie at both Barefoot Proximity and POSSIBLE, it was well known that she was going to bring award winning ideas to the forefront. And she was going to do this while maintaining approachability and true partnership with her colleagues and clients.

Katie is easy to work with and values the voice of everyone on a team. She naturally takes command of a room and holds the attention with her strong communication skills. She is an expert in creating and curating authentic brand voices and experiences across all channels and media. And is driven to advocate for what is right for each of her clients and peers.
— - Katherine Rohlfing, Design Leader, Amazon

COLLABORATIVE

Katie is a true creative partner and collaborator–she has a knack for drawing out the best in those around her and keeping the creative momentum moving forward. She knows how to seamlessly shift her focus between the zoomed-in detail of each word to the overall, high-level campaign.

Katie is not only a talented writer but also a very eloquent communicator and presenter. Her fresh perspective and intellect shine through–ensuring great creative is heard and rallied around!
— Liz Hein, Consulting Creative Director and Designer