Keely Collins Pate

Keely Collins Pate has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Keely is currently working as a Human Resources Director at Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. since February 2023. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Training at Alternative Capital Solutions from January 2022 to February 2023.

Keely has also worked at Birkman as a Sr. Manager Content and Facilitation from February 2020 to January 2022.

From 2013 to 2019, Keely worked at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation in various roles. Keely served as the Manager of University Relations and Global Onboarding from January 2018 to September 2019. Before that, they were a Staff Talent Management Representative from February 2015 to January 2018, where they designed and delivered leadership and team building events. Keely also worked as a Staff Employee Relations Analyst from November 2013 to February 2015, where they supported HR business partners and managers.

Earlier in their career, Keely held multiple roles at Valero Energy Corporation from 2000 to 2013. Their roles included Employment Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Lead HR Specialist, HR Specialist, HR Supervisor, HR Advisor, HR Analyst, and Intern.

Overall, Keely Collins Pate has gained extensive experience in human resources, with a focus on training, talent management, employee relations, and university relations.

Keely Collins Pate has a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Human Resources from St. Mary's University, which they completed between 1998 and 2000. Keely then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business from Webster University, completing it between 2002 and 2004. Prior to attending St. Mary's University, Keely had studied Business at Southwestern University from 1997 to 1998. Keely Collins Pate also attended Conroe High School, although no specific dates of attendance were provided.

In addition to their degrees, Keely has obtained several certifications. Keely became certified in Advanced Training in Conflict Management and in the Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument through Kilmann Diagnostics in February 2016. Keely also holds the SHRM-CP certification from SHRM, which they obtained in July 2015. In May 2015, Keely earned the Human Capital Strategist certification from HCI International, and they obtained the Korn Ferry Assessment of Leadership Potential and Korn Ferry Leadership Architect certifications from Korn Ferry in the same month. In March 2015, they became a Birkman Certified Consultant through Birkman International. Furthermore, in June 2014, Keely received a Certificate in Global Oil and Gas Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. Finally, they obtained the HRCI certification from the HR Certification Institute in January 2008.