Katheryn Heinz

Experience

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  The Walt Disney Studios

  Sept 1995 - Jun 1996

  Hollywood Pictures Physical Production Office Internship

  • tracked daily production progress for The Rock and Spy Hard• directed departmental effort to increase hiring diversity for film crews

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  Curb Records

  Jan 1997 - Jun 1999

  A&R and Radio Promotion, Pop (AC and CHR) and Christian Divisions

  • managed artist development, including branding, publicity, and marketing• managed album production, including identifying market trends, coordinating album development, recording, and design• managed radio promotion, including radio single selection, developing a promotion plan, supervising contractors, collaborating in tour development• artists worked with include: LeAnn Rimes, Tim McGraw, Selah, Jonathan Pierce, Michael English, Mary Black, and Wynonna Judd• vital member of the radio promotion team for LeAnn Rimes’ “How Do I Live,” which ranks #5 on Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Hot 100 Singles (If you are wondering, Chubby Checker’s “The Twist” remains #1) Show less

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  University of Kentucky

  Feb 2000 - Jun 2008

  Project Coordinator; Research Asst., College of Public Health

  February 2000 - December 2002; October 2006 - June 2008• managed projects for workplace-related public health• collaborated on narrative-based curriculum design for behavior modification• collaborated in the collection, management, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, following HIPAA and IRB protocols• co-authored peer-reviewed articles presenting research findings• collaborated on grant proposals

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  TMS Global, Inc.

  Sept 2006 - Feb 2013

  Global Resource Consultant

  • facilitated workshops and advised on improving collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and programming for social impact

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  Asbury Theological Seminary

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2015

  Adjunct Faculty

  • taught international cohorts of graduate students how to build productive community partnerships for social impact• designed blended-learning curriculum for contextual education• cultivated partnerships with community leaders for contextual learning opportunities

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  Centerform

  Feb 2013 - May 2021

  Co-Founder and Chief Design Strategist

  • co-founded an innovation hub for social impact, and co-directed the coworking space, event space, and art gallery• coached five cohorts (34 ventures) through The Hatch, a 10 week early stage social innovation accelerator• advised on innovation strategy, product/service development, and business development• collaborated in national efforts for ecosystem building to support social impact and impact investing• managed community culture and day-to-day operations of coworking community Show less

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  Get Lost Creative

  Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  Founder and Innovation Coach

  • coached social impact innovators and leaders who felt stuck, discouraged, disillusioned, misaligned, or misdirected

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  Springboard Collaborative

  Aug 2021 - now

  • advise executive and departmental leadership on education market trends, legislation, and district buying behaviors• recommend partnerships and product design elements to strengthen product value, market position, and business strategy• conduct competitive landscape and market analyses for elementary literacy and math solutions, high impact tutoring, family engagement, and after school/summer programming• analyze current product and service portfolio for product market fit and market position strength• collaborate with sales team leaders to strengthen marketing and sales approaches • committee member to approve exploration of cross-departmental innovation and improvement projects Show less • identified shifts in consumer and industry landscape via market research• analyzed current product portfolio for strength of business model and product market fit• conducted design thinking, UX research, and rapid testing for desirability, feasibility, viability, and adaptability• created user journey maps, service blueprints, storyboards, and prototypes• led the innovation and improvement team in developing skills for human-centered design, innovation, and business strategy Show less

  • Design Strategist, Product & Service Leadership

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Design Strategist, Innovation and Improvement

    May 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Senior Experience Designer, Innovation and Improvement

    Aug 2021 - May 2022