Lisa Thomas
About Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas is the Operations and Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, with a diverse background in risk consulting, marketing, communications, and business development.
Operations And Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories
Lisa Thomas is the Operations and Engineering Lead at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been with Sandia since 2013. Her role involves applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve performance by systematically removing waste in logistics and supply chain management. Additionally, she supports innovation and change management to enhance these processes, ensuring the efficient movement of chemical, rad, and other materials. Thomas is involved in the evaluation and streamlining of materials management systems.
Previous Positions in Risk Consulting and Marketing
Before her current position, Lisa Thomas worked as a Risk Consultant/Producer at Manuel Lujan Agencies from 2007 to 2012. In this role, she was responsible for risk management advisory and production tasks. Prior to that, she was the Marketing Director for Community Events and Promotions at Citadel Broadcasting between 2006 and 2007, where she handled marketing strategies and community engagement. From 2002 to 2006, she was the Communications and Event Coordinator at AOL, focusing on organizing events and communications.
Experience in Educational and Business Development Roles
In her early career, Lisa Thomas was the Design Studio Instructor and Lead Instructor at Rio Grande Educational Collaborative from 1999 to 2002. She later became a Partner and VP of Business Development at Triad Suspension Technologies, a role she held from 1990 to 2002. These positions honed her expertise in education, instruction, and business development, providing her with a broad skill set for her future roles.
Educational Background and Licenses
Lisa Thomas has a comprehensive educational background. She studied at The University of New Mexico, focusing on the School of Architecture & Design and Anderson School of Business, earning her degree over an extended period. Additionally, from 2008 to 2012, she studied at NM Insurance Division/NMID Agents Licensing Bureau, where she obtained Health and Commercial Lines Licenses. This combination of education has equipped her with a robust foundation for her diverse career.