Karen Thorson, Pmp, Csm, Cspo
About Karen Thorson, Pmp, Csm, Cspo
Karen Thorson is a Project Manager with extensive experience in project management, marketing, and quality assurance. She has held various roles at notable companies including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Schneider Electric, and Genentech, and holds certifications as a Certified Scrum Master and Project Management Professional.
Work at Dotmatics
Karen Thorson has been employed at Dotmatics as a Project Manager since 2020. She works in Woburn, Massachusetts, where she applies her extensive experience in project management to oversee various initiatives. Her role involves coordinating project activities, managing resources, and ensuring that project goals are met within established timelines.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Karen Thorson held several roles in reputable organizations. She worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Regional Marketing Manager from 2014 to 2017, and at Schneider Electric as a Technical Product & Project Manager from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she served as a Research Associate at Hewlett Packard in 1989 and held various positions at Waters and Charles River Laboratories, showcasing her diverse expertise in project management, marketing, and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Karen Thorson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where she studied from 1981 to 1985. She holds professional certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), which enhance her project management capabilities. Her educational background and certifications contribute to her proficiency in managing complex projects across various industries.
Professional Skills
Karen Thorson is recognized for her strong interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills. She is known for being analytical, articulate, highly organized, accountable, and dedicated. These skills enable her to effectively lead teams, communicate project objectives, and ensure successful project outcomes.
Career Timeline
Karen Thorson's career spans several decades, beginning with her role as a Research Associate at Genentech from 1994 to 1996. She then worked at Waters in various capacities from 1996 to 2014, including Quality Lab Manager and Senior Product Marketing Manager. Her experience also includes positions at EMD Millipore and Charles River Laboratories, illustrating her extensive background in science and project management.