Carmela Thomson
About Carmela Thomson
Carmela Thomson is the Director of Business Enablement at TELUS Corporate Real Estate and the Founder of Bringing Women Together, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Title
Carmela Thomson is the Director of Business Enablement for TELUS Corporate Real Estate. She is responsible for driving business enablement initiatives and strategy within the organization.
Current Roles
Carmela Thomson currently works at TELUS in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as the Director of Business Enablement. In addition to her role at TELUS, she is also the Founder of Bringing Women Together (BWT), an organization focused on empowering women in the workplace.
Past Roles at TELUS
Carmela Thomson has held multiple positions at TELUS. She served as the Senior Program Manager from 2011 to 2013, as the Strategic Sourcing Manager from 2009 to 2011, and as the Director of Vendor Management from 2007 to 2009. Her tenure at TELUS began in 1994, during which she held various roles until 2011.
Education and Expertise
Carmela Thomson studied Communications and Economics at Simon Fraser University, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 1982 to 1987. She completed her high school education at Britannia High School, where she also studied Economics and Communications, obtaining another Bachelor of Arts degree from 1977 to 1982.
Professional Skills
Carmela Thomson has a strong background in risk assessment management and change management techniques. She has been instrumental in enabling cost savings and project execution through strategy development, prioritization of strategic sourcing, and automation. Additionally, she specializes in thought leadership in Procurement and Supply Chain Management and has expertise in creating and maintaining key internal and external partner relationships.