Laura Parr, Pmp
About Laura Parr, Pmp
Laura Parr is a Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst with extensive experience in various roles, primarily at CenterPoint Energy. Her career spans positions in health and wellness, marketing, and project coordination across multiple organizations in Texas.
Current Role as Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst
Laura Parr currently holds the position of Senior Business Process Improvement Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, a role she has been in since 2023. In this capacity, she focuses on enhancing business processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Her experience in this role allows her to leverage her analytical skills to identify areas for improvement and implement strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at CenterPoint Energy
Laura Parr has extensive experience at CenterPoint Energy, where she worked in various roles from 2018 to 2023. She began her tenure as a Natural Gas Vehicle Sales & Marketing Representative in Texas for two years. Following this, she served as a Partner Relations Analyst in Home Services from 2020 to 2022, and then as a Senior Partner Relations Analyst for nine months before transitioning to her current position. Her diverse roles have provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the energy sector.
Educational Background
Laura Parr earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Promotions with a minor in Mass Communications, emphasizing Public Relations, from Texas State University. She attended the university from 2010 to 2015, where she developed a strong foundation in health promotion and communication strategies, which have been beneficial in her professional career.
Early Career Experience
Before her roles at CenterPoint Energy, Laura Parr gained valuable experience in various organizations. She worked at Baylor College of Medicine as a Project Coordinator III and as a Sponsor Programs Analyst. Additionally, she held positions at Southwest Key Program and Texas Health and Human Services Commission, where she focused on health and wellness initiatives. Her early career experiences contributed to her skill set in project management and stakeholder engagement.
Internships and Entry-Level Positions
Laura Parr's career began with several internships and entry-level positions that provided her with practical experience. Notably, she interned at Wally Tingley & Associates, P.C.- Texas Title as a Marketing Intern and served as an Office Assistant at Texas State University. These roles helped her develop essential skills in marketing, office management, and client relations, laying the groundwork for her future career in business process improvement.