Miriam Guevara Nelson, MBA
About Miriam Guevara Nelson, MBA
Miriam Guevara Nelson, MBA, serves as the Director of Research Operations at Known in the Portland, Oregon Area. With extensive experience in managing international research projects and a strong background in marketing and operations, she has held significant roles at Greenberg Strategy and Microsoft.
Current Role at Known
Miriam Guevara Nelson serves as the Director of Research Operations at Known, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing research operations, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of research initiatives. Based in the Portland, Oregon area, she utilizes her extensive experience in managing complex projects to drive operational excellence within the organization.
Previous Experience at Greenberg Strategy
Prior to her current role, Miriam worked at Greenberg Strategy as the Senior Director of Operations from 2016 to 2022. During her six years there, she managed various operational aspects of the organization, contributing to the successful execution of international research projects. Her leadership in this capacity helped streamline processes and improve project outcomes.
Background in Marketing and Operations
Miriam's career began at Microsoft, where she worked as a Marketing and Operations Associate Manager from 1994 to 1997. She then transitioned to Migesa as the Microsoft Product and Service Manager from 1997 to 2000. These early roles provided her with foundational experience in marketing and operations, which she has built upon throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Miriam holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Tecnológico de Monterrey, where she studied from 1994 to 1997. She later earned her MBA from La Trobe University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2003. Her educational background complements her professional experience, particularly in managing customer outreach programs and developing engagement tactics.
Skills in Project Management and Team Coordination
Miriam has demonstrated a strong ability to manage large projects while leading diverse teams. She is skilled in building collaborative relationships across local and remote teams, effectively coordinating partners, vendors, and internal resources. Her expertise in these areas has been instrumental in the successful completion of complex international research projects.