Brooke Nelson, PMP

Brooke Nelson, PMP, has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Brooke is currently working as a Director at Kenway Consulting, where they lead client accounts and manages engagements. At Kenway, Brooke has been responsible for leveraging project management methodologies to support clients' business goals. Prior to their role at Kenway, Brooke worked at IBM as a Lean Coach, where they specialized in lean methodologies and created transformational leaders. Brooke was involved in various positions, including leading global expansion initiatives and improving operations to identify cost reduction opportunities. Before joining IBM, Brooke worked at Siemens as a Six Sigma Consulting Analyst, where they used DMAIC tools to identify inefficiencies and optimize processes. Brooke also worked as a Business Operations Analyst at Uline, where they conducted audits and analyzed internal operations. Additionally, Brooke served as an Expansion Consultant at BarberWind Turbines, LLC, where they provided strategic guidance for international expansion. Overall, Brooke has a strong background in project management, lean methodologies, and operational improvement.

Brooke Nelson, PMP, has a Bachelor's degree in International Business, Global Supply Chain/Operations Management, and Finance from the Darla Moore School of Business. Additionally, Brooke has studied Chinese Language and Literature at East China Normal University.

Brooke has obtained several certifications, including a Six Sigma Green Belt from Sonoco in May 2014, a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute in February 2019, and a Release Train Engineer certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. in May 2023.

Furthermore, Brooke holds additional certifications as an Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner and an IBM Lean Coach, although the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.