Donavon Nelson
About Donavon Nelson
Donavon Nelson is a Business Development Manager with extensive experience in operations management and negotiation. He has worked in various roles across the home and building supplies industry, including positions at Federated Co-operatives Limited and Orgill, Inc.
Work at Orgill
Donavon Nelson has been employed at Orgill, Inc. as a Business Development Manager since 2020. In this role, he focuses on expanding the company's presence in Western Canada. His responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities and fostering relationships with clients to drive sales growth.
Previous Experience at Federated Co-operatives Limited
Prior to joining Orgill, Donavon Nelson worked at Federated Co-operatives Limited as the Calgary Regional Home and Building Supplies Marketing Manager from 2013 to 2020. During his seven-year tenure, he managed marketing strategies and initiatives to enhance the company's market position in Calgary.
Background in Operations Management
Donavon Nelson has a strong background in operations management. He has demonstrated proficiency in ensuring efficient and effective business operations throughout his career. His experience includes overseeing various aspects of business processes to optimize performance and achieve organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Donavon Nelson studied at Mount Royal University, where he focused on Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, achieving a specialization in Marketing Management from 1987 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in product assortment planning and business planning.
Career History at The Home Depot and Freud Power Tool/Bosch
Before his roles at Federated Co-operatives Limited and Orgill, Donavon Nelson served as General Manager at The Home Depot from 1995 to 2010 for 15 years. He also worked as Southern Alberta Territory Manager at Freud Power Tool/Bosch from 2011 to 2013. These positions contributed to his extensive experience in business development and management.