Expertise:
Talent management; Workforce planning; Change management
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Review; Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Sailing; Reading; Drawing; Painting
Education Degrees:
MBA, University of Phoenix (2000); Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Northwood University (1997), Magna Cum Laude
Affiliations Awards:
SHRM; National Association of Professional Women
Charity:
Blackburn Center Against Domestic & Sexual Violence
Number Of Years In Profession:
16
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her perseverance and determination. She grew up in a middle-class family where her father worked as a pipefitter in the automotive industry; during uncertain times, she learned to be strong and never give up on her dreams. At a young age she also watched her mother return to college to get a 4-year degree as a nurse while taking care of four young children. Both of her parents worked hard every day of their lives, and they taught her the value of working hard.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She began working full-time at the age of fifteen on the shop floor of a factory building robotic cables for F-16 fighter planes while in high school. People on the floor were unhappy because management did not communicate with them and conditions were not always great. During this time she realized there was a need for better communication between the front line and management. At the time she did not know about a career called human resources; however, she was fortunate enough to know someone who brought her into an organization that needed temporary help in this area. This is where she found her calling and her passion. She was determined to find a way to be an employee advocate, but one that understood the needs of a business, and how to communicate between front line and management so that people would understand not just what management did, but why the decisions were being made that drove a business. Ms. Krause says that even from the age of 5 she always worked to bring people together, and that human resources has been a perfect career for her.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Oversee and set the strategic direction in the development and execution of all HR operations for 10 energy generation plants across the United States, Mexico and Trinidad.
Education Certifications:
Certified Administrator for Center for Creative Leadership Assessments (2011); Certified PDP Administrator
Awards/Honors:
Professional Woman of the Year, NAPW (2011)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Krause intends to excel in her position.