Jon Nelson

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Senior Project Manager

Experienced Senior Project Manager specializing in Visualization Technology & Applications Development, adept at leading interdisciplinary teams of software engineers, designers, and producers. Proven track record of successfully overseeing complex projects from conception to delivery, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient resource allocation. Skilled in navigating the dynamic landscape of visualization technology, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving project milestones within established timelines.

Core Skills

Advertising / Agency Side Creative & Development Lead Brand Marketing & Digital Marketing Strategic Planning Skilled Presenter Email Marketing & CRM Integrated Campaign Builder UI/UX Certified Training Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram Full Project Lifecycle

Experience

Nasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA July 2010 – Present

Group Supervisor, Visualization Technology & Applications Development

Managing a team of 10 software engineers, designers and producers to create data visualization tools, mobile apps, virtual reality and augmented reality projects to engage and communicate the NASA/JPL science with the general public as well as NASA/JPL/Caltech employees.

Team lead for multidisciplinary design teams to resolve complex, software problems, UI/UX creation and perform test plans.

Develop and integrate the elements of visualization techniques across domain-diverse science data types.

Build relationships with other NASA centers and industry partners.

Attract and develop team members; communicate group strategy based on organizational goals.

Ensure compliance with Laboratory policies and procedures, NASA policies and procedures, and government regulations including 508 Accessibility; knowledge of JPL Project and Program Offices.

Recipient of 3 Webby Awards (2020 Solar System Interactive, 2021 Eyes on the Earth).

Group Supervisor, Project Management – Institutional Communications

Strategically managed marketing and communications for JPL. Managed the front-end and back-end development of 2 major portals for NASA to ensure clear communications and accessibility through a mobile first design (responsive).

Developed JPL SPACE and the JPL intranet portal to effectively communicate with employees, collaborating with internal staff, internal stakeholders and 3rd party vendors. Solved problems and scheduling workloads effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Mentored direct reports and promoted team building and career growth. Established and maintained a culture which promoted innovation, creativity, collaboration and teamwork.

Worked closely with the Section Manager of Institutional Communications to oversee activities of staff and help authorize relevant HR actions including hiring, promotions, salary changes, skills and development training, performance appraisals, etc.

Created JPL Branding Style Guide and implemented brand standards for all messaging, artwork, emails, websites, electronic and print communications.

Performed market research to find ways to improve internal processes and provide analysis and recommendations to management.

Managed all user interface, design and development along with user feedback.

Developed talking points, messages and other communications for Lab leadership.

Oversaw and explored new internal platforms for communication and engagement.

Assisted in budgeting and project planning and supported the communication needs of managers across Lab.

Managed and lead specific organization and/or Laboratory initiatives.

Assigned tasks and responsibilities, and provided leadership and oversight of Institutional Communications Office products and services.

Assisted with the preparation of financial reports, analytics reports and presentations to the Communications and Education Directorate, Laboratory Management Council and other units.

Recipient of Webby Award for best government website (2017).

Trailer Park Interactive, Hollywood, CA

Director, Client Services, Digital Strategy and Marketing July 2009 – April 2010

Worked with Managing Directors of both the Brand and Interactive divisions to guide the development and digital strategy for various clients including Warner Bros., Nickelodeon, 2K Games, Orbitz, Netflix, Feld Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Fox Entertainment, NBC / Universal and many other entertainment and non-entertainment clients.

Oversaw relationships with vendors and external agencies. Spearheaded all interactive production of 15+ designers, developers, software engineers, producers and social media personnel.

Executed initiatives from initial concept through final delivery and kept abreast of all emerging technologies. Assisted in communicating concepts and direction for projects to all team members leading multiple projects and prioritizing team workload.

Additional Relevant Experience

Disney Interactive Studios, Glendale, CA Director of Project Management & Online Marketing

Princess Cruise Lines and Cunard Line, Santa Clarita, CA Director of Project Management

Atari, Inc., Santa Monica, CA Director of Global Online Marketing Operations

Dmb&B Advertising, Los Angeles, CA Senior Producer / Post Production Supervisor

Education & Certification

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts with Computer Science focus California State University, Northridge, CA

•Six Sigma Green Belt Certified (Continuous Process Improvement)

Technical Skills

•Web & Mobile Development: HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP, WebGL, three.js Search Engine Marketing (SEM/SEO) App Development (iOS & Android)

•Adobe & Google Creative Suite Google, Adobe Analytics Google Campaign & Tag Manager.

•Data Management (Adobe, Sprinklr)

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