About Us
John Nelson
Qualifications
- Established reputation for “bringing order out of chaos” for programs and organizations
- Proven skills and experience in proposal preparation and grant writing — from win strategies to detailed proposal preparation and review
- Experienced and licensed real estate agent. See JNELSONAZ Realtor.
Large Company Experience
- Management Consultant — proposal management, inter-program coordination
- Director of Engineering — overall responsibility for 600 engineers in five states
- Director of Technology Planning — technology roadmaps, R&D strategy
- Director of Program Management—responsible for execution of government contracts
Small Organization Experience
- Management Consultant — strategic planning, financial planning, grants
- Small business owner — owned and managed coffee shop
- Elected official for a rural fire district
- Citizens Advisory Committee—Maricopa County Library District
- Board member and chairman — religious nonprofit organization
- Board member and chairman — educational nonprofit organization
Education
- Masters Certificate in Project Management — George Washington University
- Over 1000 hours of corporate sponsored management training
- Master of Science in Engineering, Engineering Management — Arizona State University
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering — University of Illinois
Judy Nelson
Qualifications
- Experienced leadership in small businesses and nonprofit organizations, including employee supervision
- Strong administrative experience and capabilities — nonprofit organizations, large and small companies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and website creation and maintenance
Capabilities and Skills
- Event planning, catering, committee organizing, work schedule planning
- Lay out and design of a wide variety of publications, including brochures, newsletters, and menus
- Journalistic writing, editing, proof reading, correspondence, record keeping, mailings
- Proficient in Publisher, Excel, website development and management, database management
- General bookkeeping and payroll skills
Large Company Experience
- Accounting Clerk in Grants and Contracts Office at a major university
- Customer Service Representative at a major airline
- Executive Secretary to CEO of a religious non- profit corporation
- Administration Secretary to CFO of a religious non-profit corporation
Small Organization Experience
- Kept personal accounts on clients at a farm services business
- Assistant manager, hiring, training, bookkeeping, payroll to open a large restaurant
- Owner/Manager of a coffee company, café, and catering business
- Travel planner in several travel agencies
- President of two non-profit corporations; board member on several
Education
- Secondary Education, major in English – Northern Illinois University
- Secondary Education – LPO Junior College
- Continuing Education classes – Scottsdale Community College and Mesa Community College
- Diploma – AIT Travel School
- Management training classes – Southwest Airlines, Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX