Smartsheet
Alex Nelson
PMP
Lake Oswego,United States
Summary
Versatile Project Manager with over 10 years of experience managing a variety of projects requiring different methodologies including IT, construction, process improvement, and program development projects. Unique ability to blend soft skills and hard skills to lead teams to successful outcomes. Quick learner with a competitive fire to take on the most challenging initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Sr. Project Manager & PMO Lead
Oregon State Treasury
Salem, OR
05.2016 - Current
- Project Managed seven completed projects and one active project, including IT projects, construction projects, new program development projects, and process improvement projects.
- Developed comprehensive project plans and managed projects using agile, hybrid, and waterfall methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation.
- Developed the Project Portfolio Dashboard for the PMO using Smartsheet and Tableau to provide a tool to track current and future projects and leverage data analytics and data visualization for leadership.
- Developed a comprehensive set of project management templates in Smartsheet to provide an integrated toolkit for the PMO to manage and report on project work and leverage formulas and automation.
- Promoted to PMO Lead in December 2017.
Project Manager
Cheers ERP Solutions, Inc
Portland, OR
12.2015 - 05.2016
- Project Managed the foundational buildout of a startup business focused on an ERP software solution customized for the beer, wine, and spirits industries.
- Led the development of various sales, marketing, and business development systems and workflows to standardize business processes.
- Project Managed the participation in a national beer & wine industry convention.
Marketing Manager
Anheuser-Busch InBev
Seattle, WA
11.2012 - 09.2015
- Project Managed over 50 local & regional event sponsorships.
- Provided regular reporting to key local and regional stakeholders.
- Led weekly marketing & sales meetings with the sales and management team to communicate strategies for leveraging local, regional, and national marketing efforts.
- Managed the marketing, media, sales, and corporate social responsibility budgets ($1.5M annually) and developed the annual brand marketing plan.
- Managed 16 staff members in marketing and sales support roles.
- Promoted from Marketing Coordinator in July 2014.
Events & Marketing Manager
The Finovate Group, Inc
Seattle, WA
08.2010 - 11.2012
- Project Managed two global fintech conferences annually (FinovateEurope in London and FinovateFall in New York City) and supported two additional events annually (FinovateSpring in San Francisco and FinovateAsia in Singapore).
- Led procurement of all third-party vendors (venue, A/V, catering, rentals, internet, signage) for each conference.
- Planned and managed all communication with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders.
- Led weekly team meetings to track and monitor progress and work through any risks or issues.
- Promoted from Events & Marketing Assistant in April 2011.
Marketing, Suites, & Ticketing Intern
Seattle Seahawks & Sounders FC
Seattle, WA
06.2009 - 05.2010
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Project Management
Portfolio Management
Program Management
Collaboration & Communication
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Creativity & Problem-Solving
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Software
Tableau
Atlassian Jira
Atlassian Trello
Certification
PMP - Project Management Professional
Timeline
ITIL Practicioner
01-2018
ITIL Foundational
10-2017
Sr. Project Manager & PMO Lead
Oregon State Treasury
05.2016 - Current
Project Manager
Cheers ERP Solutions, Inc
12.2015 - 05.2016
PMP - Project Management Professional
12-2015
Marketing Manager
Anheuser-Busch InBev
11.2012 - 09.2015
Events & Marketing Manager
The Finovate Group, Inc
08.2010 - 11.2012
Marketing, Suites, & Ticketing Intern
Seattle Seahawks & Sounders FC
06.2009 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Oregon
09.2005 - 06.2009