Katie Hatlestad

About Katie Hatlestad

I am a passionate storyteller and culture builder with a track record of creating engagement by cultivating relationships. I help potentially mundane interactions become more meaningful and memorable.I create value by nurturing genuine human connection.Over the years, I’ve become known for:• Building meaningful relationships with stakeholders• Advocating for customers• Promoting inclusion and authenticity• Keeping up with developments in research and incorporating new findings into my practice• Breaking into song and dance• Remembering to ask about your daughter’s soccer gameI am a writer, reader, and renowned performer of karaoke.I am compassionate, curious, and creative. I am grateful to every student, every family member, every mentor, and friend who has contributed to my growth and success. I am committed to my continual evolution.

Experience

1. Grow Program Designer

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   Jul 2025 — Present

   As the bridge between Sales and GROW High Dosage Tutoring delivery, I design programs for both impact and operational success, ensuring a seamless transition from proposal to implementation.Key Responsibilities:•Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) during late-stage sales to address district needs around scheduling, staffing, student grouping, and intervention models.• Capture and translate program requirements into actionable scope, aligning both sales and delivery teams.• Partner with district leaders post-signature to lead external kickoff meetings, share implementation checklists, and establish clear timelines and deliverables.• Proactively identify risks (e.g, delays in rostering, incomplete data, scheduling conflicts) to safeguard on-time, high-quality program launches.• Finalize all program design elements and document requirements across internal systems to ensure readiness for launch.• Provide a comprehensive handoff to the GROW Customer Success Manager, ensuring a smooth transition into delivery oversight and renewal planning.

Education

• California State University, Los Angeles

  Multiple Subject Teaching Credential, Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

  2016 — 2017

• SV Academy

  Business Administration and Management, General

• Azusa Pacific University

  Bachelor's Degree, Psychology

  2010 — 2014

Skills

• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Psychology
• Highly Personable
• Interviews
• Musical Theatre
• Social Networking
• Spanish
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Teaching
• Residence Life
• Spss
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Multicultural Sensitivity/Awareness
• Event Planning
• Guitar
• Nonprofits
• Youth Mentoring
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Research
• Youth Ministry