Background

Ms. Richardson has experience in human resources and compensation management roles.  She spent several years consulting on global compensation projects and later learning the ropes of the internal human resources function.  She focuses on identifying links between business objectives and organizational change initiatives.  Kate is known for her strong data analysis skills and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.

Previous Experience

Prior to joining Axiom Consulting Partners, Ms. Richardson spent two years with Pepco Energy Services as a Human Resources Specialist where she gained a broad range of experience in compensation, benefits, on-boarding and human resource information systems.  Ms. Richardson also spent three years as a Senior Associate for KPMG’s International Executive Services practice where she worked with clients to manage the human resources processes of their global workforces.

Publications & Affiliations

Kate is a professional member of the Human Capital Institute.

Education

Kate holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Chicago Graduate School of Business with concentrations in Strategic Management and Economics.  She also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois and has studied at Cambridge University in England.

Personal Note

“While monetary incentives can be very powerful drivers of behavior, I continue to be surprised by how much people are driven by more intrinsic factors related to their work.  Personally, I am motivated by being able to explore and research new ideas and being able to see these ideas come to fruition.  Consulting is the perfect fit for me because I am constantly challenged with new projects and am able to clearly see the value our firm bringsto our clients.”