Kathryn Walker is a ARTICLE22 Sustainable Jewelry | Social Entrepreneurship | Women’s Business Centers at ARTICLE22. She possess expertise in community outreach, non profits, event planning, microsoft office, social media and 45 more skills. Colleagues describe her as "During my time working with Article 22 spanning two holiday seasons, I had the privilege of closely collaborating with Kathryn Walker. Kathryn is an exceptional leader, adept at cultivating a warm and inviting atmosphere and fostering a positive community within the workplace. Her remarkable skill lies in creating an inclusive environment where every team member is not only valued but also motivated. Kathryn actively promotes collaboration and open communication, prioritizing the development of strong relationships among team members. This approach makes it seamless for everyone to contribute their best efforts. Kathryn is dedicated to establishing a work environment where everyone feels respected and supported. Furthermore, Kathryn exhibits outstanding organizational skills that significantly contribute to the team's efficiency. Her ability to manage tasks, set priorities, and streamline processes ensures a smooth workflow, enhancing overall productivity. With Kathryn's capability to shape a culture where team members feel heard and valued, coupled with her strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills, she would undoubtedly be a valuable asset to any team.", "Kathryn is an exceptional leader who understands how to train and to coach her team towards excellence. She and I worked together to provide needed technical assistance to small business owners during COVID. Kathryn’s ability to meet deadlines and to get results while never forgetting to check in on how those she leads are doing personally is what makes her an exceptional leader and human being. There is no one like Kathryn. She is deeply kind and has a great sense of humor. Without question, Kathryn is the ultimate leader. She will be an asset to any company.", and "I am lucky to receive guidance, mentorship, and coaching from Kathryn as a direct report on her sales team at Article22. Kathryn is a passionate and driven organizer, with the right combination of motivation and patience to organize all logistics and operations for our large-scale sales events. As a coach and trainer, Kathryn invites me to share in her understanding of and passion for our mission. She teaches me the best practices for connecting with customers and sharing sensitive stories and encourages me to develop my voice on the team. She also coordinates directly with our nonprofit partners to ensure that their voice is represented within our organization. As a manager, Kathryn is supportive and compassionate while incredibly motivating. She pushes me to take initiative, find new opportunities for sales, and coordinate sales pop-ups myself. Kathryn checks in to ensure I feel confident in my work and helps me learn about sales and marketing. She is open to ideas and feedback; as she finds new opportunities for our team, Kathryn asks me to collaborate, cares about my opinion, and values the skills I bring to the team. She's allowed me to grow within our organization and encourages me to set ambitious goals and take smart risks. Kathryn's passion for mission and storytelling allows her to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. Her leadership in coordinating with community partners drove the success of our sales team for my two seasons with her at DC's long-running small business holiday market. She also pioneers new partnerships which align with our company's mission and values to expand our sales. Her long-standing relationship with other B-Corp businesses allows our team to pursue sales opportunities throughout the year. Within the last year, Kathryn has coordinated two large-scale events across the country for our sales team, managing all event logistics and travel, and entirely organizing these successful sales events out-of-state with new partners."