La Kendra Batten
About La Kendra Batten
La Kendra Batten is a Human Resources Business Partner at Blend, where she has worked since 2022. She holds an MBA from Ashford University and has a diverse background in human resources and team management.
Work at Blend
La Kendra Batten has been serving as a Human Resources Business Partner at Blend since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's human resources strategies and practices. Prior to her current position, she worked at Blend as an Associate HRBP for eight months, transitioning to her current role within a year. Her contributions align with Blend's mission to improve consumer access to financial services through enhanced simplicity and transparency.
Education and Expertise
La Kendra Batten earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ashford University, where she studied Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2021. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication from Christopher Newport University, completed from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in human resources and management.
Background
Before joining Blend, La Kendra Batten held various roles that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Executive Team Lead in Human Resources at Target in Hampton, Virginia, from 2020 to 2021, and as an Executive Team Lead in Service & Engagement from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Training Manager at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment for two months in 2016. Her diverse experience includes both human resources and service engagement roles.
Professional Experience
La Kendra Batten's professional experience spans several key roles in human resources and management. At Target, she developed her skills in team leadership and human resources management over a period of four years. Her transition from an Associate HRBP to a Human Resources Business Partner at Blend highlights her growth and adaptability within the field.