Kristin Laymon
About Kristin Laymon
Kristin Laymon is a Senior Vendor Relations Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, with a background in communications and change management across various organizations. She holds a B.A. in English - Linguistics and Spanish from the University of Houston and has experience in crisis communications and curriculum design.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Kristin Laymon currently serves as a Senior Vendor Relations Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing vendor relationships and ensuring effective communication between the company and its suppliers. Her work contributes to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the vendor management process within the organization.
Previous Experience at Wärtsilä
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, Kristin Laymon worked at Wärtsilä as a Communications Specialist from 2018 to 2020. During her time in the Houston, Texas area, she focused on internal communications, broadcasting live announcements from leadership to employees. This role involved ensuring effective communication during critical times and supporting organizational change.
Background in Education
Kristin Laymon studied at the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English - Linguistics and Spanish from 2006 to 2011. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Culture at Universidad de Granada in 2008. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in language and communication.
Experience in Change Management
Kristin Laymon has experience in organizational change management, having worked as an Organizational Change Management Specialist at Marathon Oil Corporation from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she played a key part in managing crisis communications during emergencies and brought change management resources to over 7,500 employees globally during a large-scale merger and acquisition integration.
Teaching Assistant Role
Kristin Laymon served as a Teaching Assistant in the World Cultures and Literature Program at the University of Houston for four months in 2008. In this capacity, she supported faculty and students in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, contributing to the educational experience of students in the program.