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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

Smartsheet

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
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