Samantha Kelpen
About Samantha Kelpen
Samantha Kelpen is a Human Resources Generalist III at Forum Energy Technologies, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources Management from the University of Houston and has extensive experience in various HR roles across multiple companies in Houston, Texas.
Current Role at Forum Energy Technologies
Samantha Kelpen currently serves as a Human Resources Generalist III at Forum Energy Technologies, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for various HR functions, including affirmative action and employment law compliance. She collaborates closely with product line Presidents and HR Business Partners to support designated locations and business units within the organization.
Previous Experience at Forum Energy Technologies
Before her current role, Samantha worked as a Human Resources Generalist II at Forum Energy Technologies from 2019 to 2021. During this two-year tenure, she gained valuable experience in human resources management, contributing to the HR functions of the company in Houston, Texas.
Background in Human Resources
Samantha has a solid background in human resources, having worked in various HR roles since 2012. Prior to her positions at Forum Energy Technologies, she worked at FROSCH as a Human Resources Generalist for six months in 2018-2019 and at DistributionNOW as a Human Resources Generalist and Leave of Absence Administrator from 2015 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Samantha studied Human Resources Management at the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA). Her expertise includes knowledge of California employment law, which is notable given her work location in Texas. This expertise supports her responsibilities in employment law compliance.
Early Career Experience
Samantha began her career in the oil and gas industry, working at National Oilwell Varco as an Inside Sales Representative from 2013 to 2014. She later transitioned to an Inside Sales Supervisor role at DistributionNOW from 2014 to 2015. Her early experience also includes a position as an Administrative Assistant at National Oilwell Varco from 2012 to 2013.