Jimmy A. Nelson, Ph.D., Cptd, Shrm Scp
About Jimmy A. Nelson, Ph.D., Cptd, Shrm Scp
Jimmy A. Nelson, Ph.D., Cptd, Shrm Scp, is the Director of Learning & Organizational Development at Ingram Content Group in LaVergne, TN, with over 15 years of senior HR experience and expertise in organizational development and learning.
Title and Company
Jimmy A. Nelson, Ph.D., Cptd, SHRM-SCP currently holds the position of Director Learning & Organizational Development at Ingram Content Group in LaVergne, TN. In this role, he leads initiatives aimed at improving organizational learning and development processes.
Previous Positions
Jimmy A. Nelson has amassed a significant amount of experience in organizational development and leadership roles. He served as Corporate Director Organizational Development & Training at AAF International (American Air Filter) from 2018 to 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. Prior to this, he was Director Organizational Development & Leadership at Norton Healthcare from 2015 to 2018. Before that, he worked at Babcock Power as Corporate Director, Learning & Development from 2012 to 2015. His earlier role was at OHL as Director, Global Learning & Organizational Development from 2010 to 2011 in Brentwood, TN.
Education and Certifications
Jimmy A. Nelson achieved his Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Kennedy Western University. He also holds a Masters of Management in Training & Development from Aquinas College and a B.S. in Biology/Chemistry from Henderson State University. In addition to his educational qualifications, he holds the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) credential and the SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) certification from the Society for Human Resource Management.
Expertise and Skills
Jimmy A. Nelson offers over 15 years of practical, direct experience at the senior HR level, with a unique combination of expertise in Organizational Development & Learning (OD&L) and Human Resources. He possesses demonstrated project management abilities and is well-versed in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. His leadership and managerial style is relationship-focused, with a strong emphasis on a 'passion for people'. Nelson is skilled in assessing, creatively problem-solving, designing, building, aligning, integrating, and executing culture-driven talent development and performance processes from the ground up.