Kimberly Plue

Kimberly Nelson is a seasoned professional in talent management and learning development with over a decade of experience. Currently serving as the Director of Global Talent Management & Operations at Rakuten since August 2021, Kimberly previously held various leadership roles at Omnicom Media Group from May 2010 to August 2021, including Director, Learning & Development. Additional experience includes a role as Human Resources Intern Coordinator at Covidien, where Kimberly coordinated the hiring of approximately 75 to 100 summer interns, and as a Graduate Assistant at the University of New Haven, engaging with prospective students. Earlier positions also include Training Consultant at Dale Carnegie Training and Director of Guest Relations at Water Country. Kimberly holds a Master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of New Haven and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Communications, with a minor in Women's Studies from the University of Connecticut.