Kimberly (Wash) Blasingame, MBA, Gphr, Shrm Scp
About Kimberly (Wash) Blasingame, MBA, Gphr, Shrm Scp
Kimberly (Wash) Blasingame is the Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at CenterPoint Energy, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in human resources, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including advising C-Suite executives on HR alignment with corporate strategies.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Kimberly Blasingame has served as the Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) at CenterPoint Energy since 2018. In this role, she oversees talent acquisition strategies and initiatives aimed at fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Her responsibilities include leading HR policies and ensuring their consistent application across various business groups globally. She also coaches the HR team to enhance their leadership and influence skills, contributing to high-performance management and business strategy.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current role, Kimberly Blasingame held several positions in human resources across various organizations. She worked as a Corporate HR Manager at American Bureau of Shipping from 2006 to 2017, where she managed HR functions for over a decade. Before that, she served as HR Manager at Parker Drilling Company for seven months in 2017. Her earlier roles include Senior Client Liaison at Insperity from 2001 to 2006 and Sr. Education Manager at Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas from 1990 to 1994.
Education and Expertise
Kimberly Blasingame holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration from Jackson State University, which she completed from 1990 to 1994. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Finance from the University of St. Thomas (TX) between 1997 and 1999. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in human resources, provides her with expert knowledge in aligning HR goals with corporate strategic initiatives.
Advisory Role and Global Impact
In her capacity as a director, Kimberly Blasingame advises C-Suite executives and business unit leaders on aligning human resources strategies with corporate objectives. She provides human capital support to over 5,000 employees across 200 representative offices in 70 countries. This global perspective allows her to implement HR initiatives that cater to diverse workforces and enhance organizational effectiveness.