Kimberly L. Thomsen, Pmp®, MBA
About Kimberly L. Thomsen, Pmp®, MBA
Kimberly L. Thomsen, PMP®, MBA, is a Manager of Operations and HR at MVPindex, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in project management and corporate training, and she co-founded Women in Project Management (WiPM).
Current Role at MVPindex
Kimberly L. Thomsen serves as the Manager of Operations and HR at MVPindex, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on talent acquisition, implementing effective recruiting and hiring practices. She emphasizes the importance of defining processes, sourcing candidates, and promoting diversity within the organization. Additionally, she ensures that administrative recordkeeping and employment practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, collaborating with internal and external counsel as needed.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to her current role, Kimberly worked as a Client Relations Project Management Consultant at Data Analysis & Results, Inc. from 2018 to 2020. During this time, she was based in the Austin, Texas area. She also co-founded Women in Project Management (WiPM) in 2019, contributing to the organization until 2020. Her experience includes serving as a Corporate Trainer while self-employed and as a Project Manager for Training Development at Resideo.
Educational Background
Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Indiana University Bloomington, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Digital Marketing from St. Edward's University during the same period. Additionally, she studied Entrepreneurship and achieved an IC2 certification at The University of Texas at Austin, along with a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations from St. Edward's University.
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
In her role at MVPindex, Kimberly is committed to cultivating a company environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion. She actively promotes a workplace that values varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This commitment is reflected in her approach to talent acquisition and employee engagement, where she utilizes a data-driven methodology to identify trends and recommend proactive solutions for enhancing employee performance and retention.
Advisory Role in Leadership
Kimberly serves as an advisor to the leadership team at MVPindex on people-related management matters. Her insights help ensure that the company possesses the necessary talent, processes, systems, and policies to support its strategic and financial objectives. She strengthens people analytics within the organization, utilizing data to inform decision-making and enhance overall employee engagement.