Karena Dekruif, Phr
About Karena Dekruif, Phr
Karena Dekruif serves as the Director of People at XSELL Technologies in Chicago, Illinois, a position she has held since 2020. With a background in human resources and business partnership, she has previously worked at Centro, Experian, and Target.
Work at XSELL Technologies
Karena Dekruif has served as the Director of People at XSELL Technologies since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing human resources functions and implementing strategies that enhance employee engagement and organizational culture. Based in Chicago, Illinois, she has contributed to the company's growth and development in the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Karena Dekruif worked at Experian as a Human Resources Manager from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she managed various HR initiatives and supported employee development within the organization. Before Experian, she was a Business Partner at Centro from 2015 to 2018, where she collaborated with teams to align HR practices with business objectives.
Early Career at Target
Karena Dekruif began her career at Target, where she held the position of Executive Team Leader from 2013 to 2015. In this role, she was responsible for team leadership and operational management, contributing to store performance and customer satisfaction in Algonquin, Illinois.
Education and Expertise
Karena Dekruif earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, she obtained an Associate's degree in Marketing from Northern Illinois University, studying from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her expertise in human resources and organizational development.