Melissa (Shipman) Thompson
About Melissa (Shipman) Thompson
Melissa (Shipman) Thompson is the Vice President of Global Account Management at Protiviti, with over 20 years of experience in financial management and sales.
Professional Title and Current Role
Melissa (Shipman) Thompson holds the position of Vice President - Global Account Management, MBS at Protiviti. Since joining Protiviti in 2020, she has been based in the Houston, Texas area. In her current role, she plays a significant part in handling global account management with a focus on Managed Business Services (MBS).
Previous Roles and Experience
Melissa Thompson has an extensive professional history, spanning various prominent roles in the financial and consulting sectors. She served as Managing Vice President-Managed Business Services at Robert Half Management Resources from 2017 to 2020 in Houston, Texas. Prior to that, she was the Managing Director-Houston Metro at the same company from 2014 to 2017. Melissa also worked as Director-Financial Advisory Services at WG Consulting, LLC from 2012 to 2014 and as Director-Financial Advisory Division at Sirius Solutions, LLLP from 2010 to 2012, both roles based in Houston, Texas. Additionally, she has held the position of Director-East Region at Domus Systems in the Greater Los Angeles Area from 2008 to 2009. Earlier in her career, she was the Regional Controller at Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. from 1998 to 2002 and the Director of Accounting at Locke Lord LLP from 1991 to 1998.
Educational Background
Melissa Thompson earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting from Sam Houston State University in 1970. Her formal education in accounting laid the foundation for her career in financial management and consulting.
Key Professional Achievements
Melissa Thompson has played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the Managed Business Services offering at Protiviti. This service integrates consulting and accounting operations expertise. During her tenure at Robert Half Management Resources, she successfully led the Houston market team to become one of the top-performing markets globally. Her career, which spans over 20 years, includes significant contributions in both financial management and sales.
Professional Expertise
With a career encompassing over two decades, Melissa Thompson possesses extensive expertise in financial management and sales. Her experience ranges from public to corporate accounting operations. This diverse professional background has equipped her with a broad understanding of financial advisory services and company leadership, making her a valuable asset in her current role at Protiviti.