Kristen Taylor

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DISC Type : CS

Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Trillium Family Services

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Kristen Taylor is the Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Trillium Family Services, where she has progressed through several leadership roles. She holds an M. S. from Western Oregon University and is a SHRM Certified Professional. Colleagues describe her as detail-oriented, committed, and an excellent leader dedicated to doing the right thing.

Kristen is deeply involved in the local HR community, having served on the board and as President of the Mid-Willamette Human Resources Association (SHRM Mid-Valley). She actively promotes professional development opportunities, including certification prep classes and panel discussions on important topics like Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the chapter.

She has demonstrated long-term commitment to both her organization, Trillium Family Services, and her local SHRM chapter.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Late Adopter

Skeptic

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

HR Professional Development
Actively promotes SHRM certification prep classes and other professional events through the local SHRM Mid-Valley chapter.
DEI Initiatives
Shares and encourages attendance at panel discussions focused on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, highlighting the topic's importance.
Community Leadership
Has served in key leadership roles, including President, for the Mid-Willamette Human Resources Association Board.

Media Appearances

Kristen has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023
Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Trillium Family Services
10-2023
Vice President of Human Resources at Trillium Family Services
8-1994 - 10-2023
Senior Human Resources Director at Trillium Family Services

Education

2000 - 2003
Master of Science (M.S.) from Western Oregon University
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Oregon State University

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Exp : 31 Location : Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Trillium Family Services
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Insights For Selling To Kristen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kristen is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kristen

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kristen move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Kristen take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Kristen

Personality Compatibility


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