Katherine Walker
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Brandon Williams
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Katherine on and off for nearly ten years and can confidently say that she’s one of the most highly-skilled business and partnership development leaders I know. Her strong demonstrated understanding and experience leading teams varying greatly in size and at all business growth stages provides her with exceptional strategic insight and planning capabilities along with an uncanny ability to quickly toggle from big picture to micro, bringing a rock-solid approach to each and every project and program she touches.
Laura J. Davies
Katherine is a perceptive visionary with a keen entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional organizational leadership abilities. I've had the pleasure of working with Katherine in several companies covering varied projects. She is highly skilled in her remarkable ability to translate strategy into operational objectives, achieving measurable results. She is highly adaptable and flexible, and her background in business development, marketing and operations would make her a terrific asset to any organization. Plus she’s just a wonderful, kind, authentic and fun individual to work with, and any organization would be lucky to partner with her.
Brandon Williams
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Katherine on and off for nearly ten years and can confidently say that she’s one of the most highly-skilled business and partnership development leaders I know. Her strong demonstrated understanding and experience leading teams varying greatly in size and at all business growth stages provides her with exceptional strategic insight and planning capabilities along with an uncanny ability to quickly toggle from big picture to micro, bringing a rock-solid approach to each and every project and program she touches.
Laura J. Davies
Katherine is a perceptive visionary with a keen entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional organizational leadership abilities. I've had the pleasure of working with Katherine in several companies covering varied projects. She is highly skilled in her remarkable ability to translate strategy into operational objectives, achieving measurable results. She is highly adaptable and flexible, and her background in business development, marketing and operations would make her a terrific asset to any organization. Plus she’s just a wonderful, kind, authentic and fun individual to work with, and any organization would be lucky to partner with her.
Brandon Williams
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Katherine on and off for nearly ten years and can confidently say that she’s one of the most highly-skilled business and partnership development leaders I know. Her strong demonstrated understanding and experience leading teams varying greatly in size and at all business growth stages provides her with exceptional strategic insight and planning capabilities along with an uncanny ability to quickly toggle from big picture to micro, bringing a rock-solid approach to each and every project and program she touches.
Laura J. Davies
Katherine is a perceptive visionary with a keen entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional organizational leadership abilities. I've had the pleasure of working with Katherine in several companies covering varied projects. She is highly skilled in her remarkable ability to translate strategy into operational objectives, achieving measurable results. She is highly adaptable and flexible, and her background in business development, marketing and operations would make her a terrific asset to any organization. Plus she’s just a wonderful, kind, authentic and fun individual to work with, and any organization would be lucky to partner with her.
Brandon Williams
I’ve had the distinct pleasure of working with Katherine on and off for nearly ten years and can confidently say that she’s one of the most highly-skilled business and partnership development leaders I know. Her strong demonstrated understanding and experience leading teams varying greatly in size and at all business growth stages provides her with exceptional strategic insight and planning capabilities along with an uncanny ability to quickly toggle from big picture to micro, bringing a rock-solid approach to each and every project and program she touches.
Laura J. Davies
Katherine is a perceptive visionary with a keen entrepreneurial mindset and exceptional organizational leadership abilities. I've had the pleasure of working with Katherine in several companies covering varied projects. She is highly skilled in her remarkable ability to translate strategy into operational objectives, achieving measurable results. She is highly adaptable and flexible, and her background in business development, marketing and operations would make her a terrific asset to any organization. Plus she’s just a wonderful, kind, authentic and fun individual to work with, and any organization would be lucky to partner with her.
Experience
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WildPlay Element Parks
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Management Consultant: Business Development & Talent Architect
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Feb 2017 - Present
Business development and strategic alliance management for adventure park expansion. Talent acquisition and organizational development; acquisition integration, project management for new park development.
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VP Franchising and Client Relations
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Feb 2013 - May 2017
Oversight of franchising services to the WildPlay element park network, legal agreements, and support of business expansion. Responsible for client relations of new partners and franchisees, development contractors and stakeholder engagement, as well as project management for new park locations.
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VP Development
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2013 - 2015
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Director of Network Development
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2013
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WildPlay Element Parks
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Western Region
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2007 - 2009
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Director, Business & Program Dev
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2006 - 2009
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Western Union Business Solutions (acquired by Convera)
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Web Operations Manager
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2004 - 2006
Responsible for developing and maintaining company internet and intranet sites supporting 650 staff in over 80 offices and 7 countries. Initiated and implemented global business transformation project in response to increased competition and heightened credit policy and compliance regulations. Responsible for developing and maintaining company internet and intranet sites supporting 650 staff in over 80 offices and 7 countries. Initiated and implemented global business transformation project in response to increased competition and heightened credit policy and compliance regulations.
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ACD Systems
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Canada
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant, Electronic Software Download
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2000 - 2002
Converted company from freeware to paid licensing software. Converted company from freeware to paid licensing software.
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Vendor Account Manager & Sr. Program Benefits Manager
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1997 - 1999
Managed Softbank Services vendor providing e-commerce, customer service, manufacturing and fulfillment services to Microsoft's North American product groups. Responsible for $10m annual budget, transacting over $400m annually in products and services. Later shifted into international services and fulfillment for Microsoft Certified Professional program. Managed Softbank Services vendor providing e-commerce, customer service, manufacturing and fulfillment services to Microsoft's North American product groups. Responsible for $10m annual budget, transacting over $400m annually in products and services. Later shifted into international services and fulfillment for Microsoft Certified Professional program.
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Theatrix Interactive
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Emeryville, California
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Operations Manager
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1995 - 1997
Children's edutainment software. Ran customer care and fulfillment departments. Implemented ERP system. Children's edutainment software. Ran customer care and fulfillment departments. Implemented ERP system.
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Light Source Inc.
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Larkspur, California
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Customer Service and Operations Manager
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1992 - 1995
Digital imaging software and hardware back in the days when this was cutting edge. Software bundled with original Apple OneScanner. Worked with colleagues from Apple, Aldus, Kodak, Pixar. Digital imaging software and hardware back in the days when this was cutting edge. Software bundled with original Apple OneScanner. Worked with colleagues from Apple, Aldus, Kodak, Pixar.
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Nationwide Marketing
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Marketing Communications Coordinator
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1989 - 1992
International marketing company known for the Foodsaver, Felix, and Berndes brands. Rumor has it my infomercial is still out there... International marketing company known for the Foodsaver, Felix, and Berndes brands. Rumor has it my infomercial is still out there...
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Education
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2015 - 2015
Predictive Index Worldwide
Certificate of Completion, Behavioral Sciences -
Dominican University of California
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business and Psychology
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