Kimberly Bryson
About Kimberly Bryson
Kimberly Bryson serves as the Operations Director for Chemical and Engineering News, where she guides strategic direction by collaborating with various business units. With a background in chemical engineering and extensive experience in editorial and production roles, she focuses on improving workflow efficiency and managing multilingual news translations.
Current Role at American Chemical Society
Kimberly Bryson serves as the Operations Director for Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN) at the American Chemical Society. In this role, she guides the strategic direction of C&EN by collaborating with various business units, including editorial, product, creative, and advertising & marketing. Her responsibilities include overseeing the production of a daily voice briefing and managing the translation of chemistry news into multiple languages, such as Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, and Arabic. Bryson has been in this position since 2018.
Previous Experience at American Chemical Society
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Bryson worked at the American Chemical Society as the Assistant Managing Editor for Editing and Production at Chemical and Engineering News from 2006 to 2018. During her 12 years in this position, she was involved in various editorial and production processes, contributing to the overall quality and delivery of the publication. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in editorial operations within the organization.
Professional Background at ExxonMobil
Before joining the American Chemical Society, Kimberly Bryson worked at ExxonMobil as an Advanced Engineer from 2001 to 2006. In this role, she gained valuable engineering experience and insights into the chemical industry. Her tenure at ExxonMobil contributed to her technical expertise and understanding of engineering principles, which she later applied in her editorial and operational roles.
Education in Chemical Engineering
Kimberly Bryson earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which has been instrumental in her career in the chemical and engineering sectors.
Focus on Workflow Efficiency and Project Management
Kimberly Bryson is passionate about improving workflow efficiency within her organization. She actively explores new project management and productivity tools to enhance operational processes. Her focus on efficiency reflects her commitment to optimizing the performance of Chemical and Engineering News and ensuring effective collaboration across various teams.