John COmmon

CEO, INTELLIGENT DEMAND
(Former Manager)

MAY 2023

“[Creative Powerhouse] X [Operational Acumen] X [Incredible Teammate]

Those are the 3 things I think of first when I think of Katie.

I worked with Katie for 3 years at Intelligent Demand -- a fast paced, high growth agency/consultancy -- in our creative practice during a period when we were rapidly upleveling and expanding that team’s capabilities, services and impact. She brought real skill and leadership around creative strategy, design and story telling -- helping us to achieve award winning work and greater business impact with creative, content, messaging and design.

Katie has uncanny skill at taking abstract ideas and turning them into executable realities, consistently delivering design solutions that achieve business objectives and in ways that are authentic to brand. But what sets Katie apart is her remarkable positivity and teamwork. Katie’s positive attitude is infectious. She fosters an environment that encourages everyone to strive for their best, and handle challenges with grace and optimism. Despite her impressive expertise, Katie always remained humble and receptive to feedback, demonstrating a real commitment to continuous learning and growth. She co-led the creative team with a pragmatic-yet-inspiring sense of direction, without ever dictating. She inspired through action and example, nurtured talent, and fostered creativity and teamwork.

If you're looking for a Creative Leader who blends creative skill with positivity and exceptional team collaboration, you found it with Katie. I am confident that they will bring their unique energy, professionalism, and tireless dedication to creativity that makes an impact to any organization fortunate enough to work with her.”

Jason White

DIRECTOR OF CONTENT,
REALPAGE, INC.
(Former Direct Report)

AUGUST 2021

“I was able to work with Katie at Intelligent Demand. She was my ACD, and she was AMAZING. She leads with empathy, understanding, and conviction. She always tries to make things better. Better creative, better client relationships, and better team relationships but never at the expense of her team. She is a rock of support, talent, and skill. She is always collaborative, and her feedback was both constructive and instructive. She is always there to help and the first person to offer a solution. I have become a better writer and concepter under her guidance. She demonstrates her vulnerability and keeps things positive even in a difficult situation that would make the average leader give up. She is a source of inspiration for me as a senior creative and as a leader. I regret I didn’t get more time to work with her and learn more from her. She is what every leader should look to become.”

JAMIE CAPOZZI

EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR, ATOMIC D
(Former Manager)

APRIL 2022

“It’s hard to narrow down everything that makes Katie an exceptional creative leader on a brief note. Her enthusiastic approach to any new project, her incredible eye, her appreciation for process and organization, and her ability to anticipate needs across an organization is impressive. She handles pressure with a calm smile and confidently moves forward; what more can one say. Katie was my “right hand” while we constructed a full-service creative team from scratch, established numerous processes, and built a booming business inside a tech and media focused agency.”

"Katie is a creative firecracker. She's got the right combination of chops, mojo and tenacity to consistently make great things happen. She's also a consummate student of the business, and I was often impressed with her capacity for growth. She was never satisfied, continually looking for ways to push herself and the work. Katie was also the first to raise her hand on challenging assignments and was very receptive to creative critique. Always quick with a kind word or a joke, Katie is also an amazing human being who would make an excellent asset to any creative team."

"Katie is a powerhouse of creativity. Her natural eye for design and art direction lead to beautiful, well thought out executions. She is a natural leader, always ready to guide a project from brief to production. You can always count on her to know the details of a project. But above all, Katie is a good person. Her positive outlook and humor are points of inspiration for others, making it always a pleasure to work with her. I would wholeheartedly recommend Katie for a senior role on a team."

“I had the pleasure of working with Katherine at The Integer Group, and I hope I will get to work with her again! Katie always stood out to me because of her positive and kind demeanor. Not only is she great to be around, she is also extremely talented. She is creative, detail oriented, and efficient - a killer combo for an Art Director. Katie is a great team member, and I recommend her highly!”

"Katherine has proven to be incredibly talented and dedicated. A great partner to both other creatives and also her account team, she always delivers. She's quick to offer help to others, ready to jump in on projects large and small, and does it all with a positive attitude and enthusiasm that never falters."

DAVID GOULD

Principal,
Red Chair Design Group
(Former Professor)

DECEMBER 2008