History
Katie Walter worked in marketing and communications at Thomson Reuters for 16 years before starting Trellis in 2019. In her time at Thomson Reuters, Katie developed a keen sense for communicating with customers - directly and through a sales channel. She counseled leaders on effective employee engagement and authentic communications that led to high levels of employee trust in leadership. She also built a reputation for strategic thinking and effective execution that has helped jumpstart the Trellis business.
Before working at Thomson Reuters, Katie managed campaigns for candidates for the Minnesota State House of Representatives and wrote content for a financial services trade association. Each of these roles - in big organizations and small - has reinforced the value of optimism, curiosity, sincerity, analysis and follow-through. These characteristics inform her work with each Trellis client and result in strong work product that drives business results.
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Katie is happy to talk through potential engagements to see how she can help. Depending on the size and scope, she is also able to refer you to a wide network of professionals working across the spectrum of marketing, communications, product design and strategy.
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The team…
Principal & Owner
Katie Walter
Education
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
CARLSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
MBA, 2007
COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT/ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY
BA, ENGLISH, ASIAN STUDIES, 2000
Activities & Affiliations
International Association of Business Communicators, Member
Pragmatic Marketing alum with certification in Foundations, Market and Launch
Social Media Strategy certificate, University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business
Muse
Taylor
Taylor the boxer mix sometimes wanders through the background of video conference calls. She was born in Houston, where she had some puppies and lived on the streets before being taken in by Harris County Animal Shelter Services. Secondhand Hounds brought her to Minnesota and into the Walter household in 2018. She likes the snow more than anyone thought she would.
Education
PETCO Adult Basic 2
May 2019
PETCO Adult Basic 1
December 2018
Activities & Affiliations
Anti Squirrel Society, Founding Member
High Bridge Dog Park Escape Squad