Speaker

Wendy Kent

Wendy Kent is the founder of Kent Employment Solutions. She has been in the recruiting and career consulting business in Portland, Oregon since 1991.
Wendy has connected talented individuals with local opportunities in the areas of Human Resources, Accounting & Finance, Operations, and Administration.

Her approach and philosophy are unique; she strives to establish a clear understanding for what makes a position successful for both the employer and the employee. Ms. Kent has built a vast network of professional long-term relationships based upon trust, objective consultation and respect.
Her insight into specific sectors and the experience and expertise necessary to success have resulted in long-term retention for company’s she has partnered with and career satisfaction for clients she has represented and coached.

Wendy is known for her vast network which provides employers and candidates with access to top performers and companies.
Wendy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University. She is the Recruiting & Selection chair of the Portland Human Resource Managers Association. Wendy also developed and runs the Portland Strategic HR Group Human Resources think tank for leaders in the local community.