Meet KIM S.THORPE

Vice President, Pre-Construction at QuomWorks • Founder, Caribbean Girl Kitchen 

📍 Based in Central, TX — transitioning from entrepreneur to executive leader in construction. 

A Passion for Purpose & Performance 

Kovette Thorpe is an accomplished leader, entrepreneur, and catalyst for growth. With over 25 years of experience across strategic roles in Manufacturing, HealthCare, Government Administration, and Pre-Construction. She is now embracing her next chapter as Vice President of Pre-Construction at QuomWorks, partnering with founder Shaquom D. Thorpe to scale the firm and elevate its market position. 

🏗️ Driving QuomWorks’ Growth 

In my new role, I will oversee all pre-construction phases including strategic planning, cost estimation, client consultation, and stakeholder engagement. My strengths include:  

    •    Delivering clear, data-driven pre-construction roadmaps 

    •    Aligning architects, engineers, subcontractors, and clients 

    •    Ensuring seamless transitions from design to build—on time and within budget 

My leadership will be instrumental as QuomWorks enters new markets, expands its service offerings, and pursues larger commercial and governmental contracts. 

🌴 Entrepreneurship in Action: Caribbean Girl Kitchen 

As the creative force behind Caribbean Girl Kitchen, I have built a compelling culinary brand that celebrates Caribbean flavors and culture. With a strong brand identity and community engagement, I have solidified my reputation as a visionary business builder. 

Next steps include: 

    •    Securing and developing beachfront and or, Central TX brick and mortar locations 

    •    Launching pop-ups, catering partnerships, and regional expansion 

    •    Leveraging operational excellence for scalable growth across Central TX locations 

I am driven to advancing Caribbean Girl Kitchen as a thriving brick-and-mortar destination as I am driven for excellence at QuomWorks and in my personal endevours. 

🎯 Core Strengths 

    •    Visionary Strategy: Expert at Catering to customers’ needs, market positioning and building long-term relationships 

    •    Cross-Functional Leadership: Skilled at uniting teams across engineering, finance, hospitality, and culinary disciplines 

    •    Operational Precision: Applies entrepreneurial rigor to process, compliance, and quality assurance 

    •    Relationship-Driven: Trusted by colleagues and partners for transparency and partnership focus 

💡 What’s Ahead 

At QuomWorks, Kovette will: 

         Strive to grow a lasting construction customer based relationships 

    •    Cement pre-construction as a strategic differentiator 

    •    Grow client programs across commercial and public sectors 

    •    Mentor emerging leaders in pre-construction delivery 

For Caribbean Girl Kitchen, I’m actively working on site selection, design development, and brand scaling—targeting two flagship locations in the coming years. 

Connect with Kovette 

Driven, disciplined, and relentlessly growth-oriented, Kovette Thorpe blends big-picture vision with detail-first execution. And is  ready to amplify QuomWorks’ impact and bring Caribbean Girl Kitchen to life. 

Connect with me via LinkedIn or learn more at QuomWorks.com.