Product Marketing | Business Development | Professional Services Delivery
Demonstrated thought leadership in talent management, workforce recognition and employee engagement.
Kimberly Abel
Trusted Advisor
Details:
Email
kimjabel@gmail.com
Phone
(817) 507-7386
Website
http://kimjabel.com
Address
Fort Worth, TX
Belief
There is genius in reducing the complicated to the simple.
About
Experienced Senior Executive in P&L management, product marketing, business development, and professional services delivery.
Demonstrated thought leadership in the areas of talent management, performance improvement, and workforce recognition. In short, Kimberly knows what it takes to build a “Best Places to Work” culture.
In the last fifteen years, Kimberly has personally launched more than seven enterprise SaaS platforms supporting more than 1 million users with F-1000 organizations, making her the leading strategist and thought leader for Employee Engagement, Workforce Recognition and the Talent Management Marketplace. She led her last organization to become #1 HRO Outsourced Provider in Workforce Recognition and top client to achieve the RPI Best Practices – Best Overall win. Knowledgeable in selling and delivering effective solutions that create quantifiable value for clients.
Kimberly is a featured speaker at human resource, talent management, employee engagement and workforce recognition conferences around the world. In addition, she has been a guest speaker on TV and radio shows and published author of articles, research studies, white papers and books. Most recently her article “Connecting Wellness and Rewards” was published in WorldatWork’s newest book “WellBeing: A Best-of Collection of Articles.”
Resume
Employment
VP of Strategy and Business Development11/2006 — 11/2012Inspirus
Prosperiti was acquired by Diamond H Recognition/Inspirus. Successfully managed transition including key account retention. Led product development effort for new enterprise technology platform and processes. Drove brand transformation from Diamond H Recognition to Inspirus (won two silver Addy Awards). Built marketing team and function from the ground up, implemented marketing automation software, brand management policies and social media tools. Led marketing communications development including website re-launch, SEO, video production, e-capabilities brochure, thought leader material creation, demand generation campaigns, trade shows and webinars (content development and delivery). Built professional services team from the ground up - defining more than $400K in services revenue in the first 18 months. Developed team that leads enterprise client onboarding experience including project definition, management and training.
Owner, President11/2001 — 11/2006Prosperiti
Co-Founder of workforce performance and recognition firm specializing in consulting services and technology platforms to support employee engagement programs. P&L accountable for budget. Managed team of 21. Reported to Board of Directors and Strategic Investor. Drove organic double-digit growth beyond initial angel investment, reinvested profits into technology development. Secured first Fortune level client and delivered enterprise solution to more than 60K users. Dramatically improved delivery capability and scalability while reducing costs through overseas outsourcing. Engaged and cultivated client relationships with Microsoft, Swift Transportation, LogicBay, Hewlett Packard and others. One of 14 technology providers and 14 life science companies (out of 174 applicants) selected to participate in the WIT (Women in Technology) Venture Forum 6 Month Mentoring Program.
VP of Performance Solutions and Product Visioning11/1998 — 11/2001CultureWorx
Assisted in securing $15M in venture investment from four separate venture and private equity firms over two years. Drove requirements for first behavior-based performance and rewards system. Developed services department to help companies develop and execute performance programs. Co-led partnership with Accenture (Business Launch Center) Developed and cultivated successful relationships with industry leading clients such as Convergys, Wells Fargo, FedEx, Delta Air Lines and Cuna Mutual Group.
Education
Integral Leadership Program2012Stagen
The Stagen Integral Leadership is a comprehensive, in depth, invitation-only program that involves workshops, online peer-based community, coaching, and tele-classes. This program is geared toward top Executives in pivotal roles to scaling their organizations.
Executive ROI Analysis Certificate2010Villanova University
Three certificates in planning, executing Level 5 ROI analysis: Essentials of ROI Methodology, Mastering ROI Methodology, and Advanced ROI Methodology.
Executive Certificate in Global Management2009Thunderbird School of Global Management
Completed coursework for Executive Certificate in Global Management
eMBA2002 — 2003Loyola University of Chicago
Organizational Communications1984 — 1988Bowling Green State University
Participated in abroad program - University of East Anglia, Norwich England.
Skills
Thought Leadership
Product Marketing
Business Dev
Business Strategy
Services Delivery
Idea Generation
Integral Leadership
Org. Behavior
Writing
Public Speaking
Contact
Let’s start a discussion.
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Kimberly Abel
Fort Worth, TX
(817) 507-7386
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