Laura Kraft
About Laura Kraft
Laura Kraft is a Field Administrative Specialist at The Standard, where she has worked since 1999. She has a diverse background in education and administration, having previously held roles at 24 Hour Fitness, Portland State University, and Weyerhaeuser, among others.
Current Role at The Standard
Laura Kraft currently serves as a Field Administrative Specialist at The Standard, a position she has held since 1999. In this role, she manages HR onboarding processes for 22 field offices, ensuring smooth integration of new employees. Additionally, she oversees marketing materials and maintains the department's LAN folder structure and permissions directory. Laura also assists in ensuring insurance license compliance for the company's field employees and acts as a web author for the department, contributing to the organization's digital presence.
Previous Experience in Fitness and Education
Before her current role, Laura Kraft worked in various educational and fitness positions. She was an Aerobics Instructor at 24 Hour Fitness from 2003 to 2010 in the Portland, Oregon area. Additionally, she served as a French Teaching Assistant at Portland State University from 1990 to 1992 and as an English Comprehension Instructor at Université d'Avignon from 1992 to 1993. Laura also taught French conversation at Portland Community College from 1992 to 1996, contributing to language education in the region.
Educational Background
Laura Kraft has a strong educational background in language studies. She earned her Bachelor's degree in French and Spanish from Portland State University, completing her studies from 1986 to 1990. She continued her education at the same institution, pursuing a Master's degree in French Language and Literature from 1990 to 1992, with a thesis focused on the relationship between isolation and violence in the novels of Anne Hébert. Additionally, she studied Spanish Language and Literature at Universidad Complutense de Madrid for 11 months in 1989.
Former Positions in Human Resources
Laura Kraft has held several positions related to human resources prior to her current role at The Standard. She worked as a Benefits Administrator at Weyerhaeuser from 1994 to 1996, where she managed employee benefits. Her experience in HR has equipped her with the skills necessary for her current responsibilities, particularly in onboarding and compliance.