Amanda Nelson

Amanda Nelson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Amanda currently serves as Vice President, Growth at The Port of Virginia, a position they have held since June 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as Director, Growth at the same company from April 2021 to June 2022. Amanda also has experience at Chief, where they joined as a Member in August 2022.

In 2020, they worked as a Financial Analyst 4 at Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Before that, Amanda had a long tenure at Norfolk Southern Corporation, starting in 2008. Amanda'sroles at Norfolk Southern include Director International Intermodal from August 2019 to July 2020, Group Manager International Intermodal from August 2016 to July 2019, Market Manager International from October 2013 to August 2016, Manager, International Budget and Costs from February 2011 to September 2013, and Budget and Planning Coordinator from January 2009 to February 2011. Amanda began their career at Norfolk Southern as a Distribution Services Co-op from June 2008 to December 2008.

Amanda also gained experience at Old Dominion University, where they worked as a Graduate Assistant-Executive Development Center from August 2007 to May 2008 while pursuing their MBA. Additionally, they had a Human Resources Co-op role at Norfolk Southern from January 2007 to May 2007.

Throughout their career, Amanda has demonstrated expertise in growth, financial analysis, budgeting, market research, customer relationship management, and strategic planning.

Amanda Nelson obtained their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree with a focus on Finance and Economics from Old Dominion University. Amanda completed their undergraduate education between 2003 and 2007. Later, Amanda pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree specializing in Port and Maritime Management from Old Dominion University, which they completed in 2008.