Kat Watkins

Trailblazer
DISC Type : ID

Staff Development - Housing Services at Washington County

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview

Kat Watkins is a human resources leader at Washington Countys Housing Services, specializing in talent acquisition and leadership development. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, colleagues describe her as energetic, innovative, and an expert problem-solver. She focuses on matching talent to roles that create community impact.

Outside of work, she is deeply committed to environmental causes, serving as an executive committee member for SOLVE, an organization dedicated to protecting Oregons waterways. Her passion for mentorship is also evident from her past role as a high school girls lacrosse coach.

She holds a certification in Generative AI for Recruiting and Talent Acquisition, highlighting her interest in leveraging new technology in her field.

Personality Overview

Values Relationships

Informal

Persuasive

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Passionate about helping leaders become better bosses who manage outcomes and effectively support their teams, a skill honed in both corporate and coaching environments.
Community Impact
Her work in public sector housing and her executive board role at SOLVE demonstrate a strong commitment to creating positive outcomes in her local community.
Environmental Conservation
Actively involved as a board member for SOLVE, an organization focused on removing litter and protecting the natural beauty of Oregon's waterways.

Media Appearances

Kat has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Staff Development - Housing Services at Washington County
2-2024
Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at Liberty High School
1-2023
Executive Committee Member, HR Committee Chair, and Board Member at SOLVE
8-2021 - 3-2024
Director of Talent Acquisition and Development at Groundworks Industries
4-2019 - 8-2021
Talent Acquisition Manager at Groundworks Industries

Education

Bachelor's degree from Ohio Wesleyan University

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Exp : 7 Location : Portland, Oregon, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Staff Development - Housing Services at Washington County
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Insights For Selling To Kat

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kat is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kat

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kat move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Kat take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Kat

Personality Compatibility


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