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Kat Watkins

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Staff Development - Housing Services at Washington County
📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

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.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Staff Development - Housing Services
Job Level
Junior
Location
Portland, Oregon, United States
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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.
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Career

Work history

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