Katie Lawrence
About Katie Lawrence
Katie Lawrence is a Human Resources professional currently working at Black Diamond Advisory in Wichita, KS, where she has been employed since 2022. With extensive experience in various HR roles, she previously held positions at Koch Industries and other companies, focusing on developing effective people strategies and enhancing talent performance.
Work at Black Diamond Advisory
Katie Lawrence has been serving as a Human Resources professional at Black Diamond Advisory since 2022. In this role, she focuses on delivering people strategies that enhance employee performance. Her responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships with executives to align organizational vision and objectives with human resource strategies.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Katie Lawrence held several roles in human resources. She was the Human Resources Director at Star Lumber from 2020 to 2022. Before that, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at Conco Construction Inc. from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked at Koch Industries in various human resources roles, including Human Resources Manager and Talent Development Manager, from 2014 to 2018.
Background in Operations and Logistics
Katie Lawrence began her career at Koch Industries, where she worked in operations and logistics from 2008 to 2011. She held positions such as Operations/Logistics and also served as a Credit Analyst and Trading Support Analyst. Her extensive experience in these roles contributed to her understanding of the operational aspects of human resources.
Educational Qualifications
Katie Lawrence holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Central Oklahoma, which she completed from 1998 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Management and Accounting from Oklahoma State University, studying there from 1996 to 1998. Additionally, she attended Muhlenberg College for two years, focusing on Accounting and Mathematics before transferring.
Focus on Talent Performance
In her roles, Katie Lawrence emphasizes the importance of enhancing talent performance through various strategies. She utilizes executive coaching, performance management strategies, and effective recruiting to maximize employee performance. Her collaboration with top leadership aims to advance talent performance within the organizations she serves.