Katie joined the team at ButterflyMX in 2022, where she started as a Content Writer before working her way up to Director of Content. With an educational background in English and a love for SEO, Katie is passionate about writing content that educates people while being easy to digest.
Prior to joining ButterflyMX, Katie worked as a political marketing copywriter, where she wrote for political candidates and officeholders, including Federal and State Representatives, Federal and State Senators, a former Vice President, two former Speakers of the House, and several federal committees. Her work has been featured in American Camp Association, Meniscus Literary Journal, and 45th Parallel Literary Magazine.
Katie graduated from the University of Texas in 2017 and Texas State University’s Creative Writing MFA in 2020. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her dog, Ziggy, where you can catch her walking on the Katy Trail, rooting for the Longhorns during college football season, and hunting local bookstores for her next read.
Key takeaways: Gated communities often lose vehicle access control when entry permissions, visitor approvals, and vendor access are managed in too many places. Tailgating, shared codes, outdated resident lists, and unclear vendor rules create operational gaps that... Read More
Key takeaways: Appointment-only access control helps scheduled clients and instructors enter without leaving doors unlocked or interrupting sessions. QR code and mobile access are often a better fit for temporary or scheduled entry, while key fobs can still work well... Read More
Key takeaways: Choose cloud-based access hardware with documented APIs, clear role management, and mobile-friendly workflows. Start integration planning with real property workflows like resident entry, visitor access, and maintenance permissions. Evaluate hardware... Read More
Key takeaways: Temporary PINs help clinics, studios, salons, and other appointment-based businesses let approved clients in during set time windows without pulling staff away to unlock the door. A daily PIN works well for simple, high-volume entry, while individual... Read More
Key takeaways: Lead time for apartment smart locks in new construction depends on hardware availability, project scope, door readiness, and access planning. Developers and GCs should plan smart locks early to keep door hardware, network decisions, and installation... Read More
