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Kathryn Nelson

Kathryn Nelson

Vancouver,WA

Summary

PMP-certified project manager with 16+ years of experience managing a wide array of projects from transportation, manufacturing, utility initiatives, new product development, construction, engineering, human resources, employee engagement, and marketing throughout the project life cycle.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Manager III (Contractor for BPA)

ACS Professional Staffing
02.2023 - Current
  • Provide project management support to ensure scope, schedule, and budget are managed and aligned with organization expectations and goals and in accordance with Business Transformation Office (BTO).
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Developed and implemented strategic project plans to meet business objectives.
  • Drafted project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future recommendations.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Provide direction, advice, counsel, and guidance on public utilities market initiatives and program and project management practices to BPA staff, management, and senior executives.
  • Build out new project tools and diagrams that best suite needs of projects

Senior Project Manager

Mott MacDonald, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2023
  • Managed many projects in complex multi-stakeholder environments that included planning, design, procurement, implementation, project controls, and project closeout.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
  • Coordinated cross-functional global teams to determine timely delivery and compliance of project requirements.
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Prepared large-scale proposals and presented to current and potential clients.
  • Coordinated and implemented process improvement methodology with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Trained new employees and conducted new hire orientations.
  • Developed and maintained strong rapport with clients
  • Met 100% of deadlines and project goals to date while maintaining strong rapport with project teams, contractors, and clients.

Employee Engagement Project Manager

Fisher Investments
05.2018 - 03.2020
  • Managed advertising efforts and other marketing materials for Human Capital.
  • Directed company-wide global photoshoots for new employer brand.
  • Managed successful launch of new employer brand
  • Mentored multiple Program Managers in planning and implementing new company-wide programs.
  • Built, implemented and trained project management processes
  • Illustrated creative direction and reshaped points from creative briefs into persuasive copy concepts.
  • Organized and facilitated employee focus groups to gather feedback and insights.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration with employees and management to encourage teamwork and rapport.
  • Collaborated with HR team to establish useful implementation of employee relations programs and initiatives.
  • Helped implement employee recognition and rewards systems to promote positive work environment.

Project Manager

C-TRAN
10.2012 - 05.2018
  • Planned, organized, coordinated, and managed multiple cross-functional projects with varying complexity such as facilities planning and development, land acquisitions, land-use planning, and new technology implementation.
  • Monitored and reported progress of projects and coordinated various stages geared toward project completion with engineers, contractors, staff, executive staff, Board of Directors, local jurisdictions, and federal agencies.
  • Coordinated and implemented process improvement methodology with all internal departments and local jurisdictions.
  • Prepared and executed project-related meetings, presentations, and community outreach.
  • Managed rideshare program by Facilitating rideshare group formations, operations, maintenance, fraud prevention and related risk management issues.
  • Processed and reconciled monthly rideshare ridership, mileage reports, and monthly billings.
  • Monitored fleet and group performance, program budget guidelines, and administrative files on vehicles, licenses, riders, and maintenance.
  • Increased C-TRAN rideshare program fleet and usage by 58%.
  • Negotiated fleet maintenance contracts with third party vendors.

Project Coordinator/ Manager

Northwest Natural Products
10.2007 - 10.2012
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Recruited, interviewed and onboarded new employees in all departments.
  • Implemented and maintained company-wide training and tracking system.
  • Regularly managed cross-functional project teams consisting of Manufacturing, Accounting, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Planning, Regulatory, Compliance, IT, Packaging, and Executive teams.
  • Worked with C-level suite to create vision and goals for projects
  • Launched 5 new products overseeing them from ideation to shelf.
  • Achieved 32-product formula overage transition from formula adjustment to shelf.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management & Personnel Psychology

Washington State University
Vancouver, WA
05.2007

Skills

  • PMP Certified
  • Budgeting
  • Account & Vendor Management
  • Change Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Resource Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Planning
  • Program Management
  • Consulting
  • Strong Communicator
  • Process Improvement
  • Data Analysis
  • Collaborative
  • Contract Management
  • Team Building
  • Microsoft Office Suite Expert
  • Negotiations
  • Risk Management
  • MS SharePoint
  • Training & Development
  • Business Development
  • Global Team Management
  • Employee Engagement
  • Highly Organized
  • Forecast tracking

Certification

  • PMP - Project Management Professional

Work Availability

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Quote

Never let yesterday use up too much of today.
Will Rogers

Timeline

Project Manager III (Contractor for BPA)

ACS Professional Staffing
02.2023 - Current

Senior Project Manager

Mott MacDonald, LLC
03.2020 - 02.2023

Employee Engagement Project Manager

Fisher Investments
05.2018 - 03.2020

Project Manager

C-TRAN
10.2012 - 05.2018

Project Coordinator/ Manager

Northwest Natural Products
10.2007 - 10.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management & Personnel Psychology

Washington State University
Kathryn Nelson