Lori Nelson
About Lori Nelson
Lori Nelson is a Project Manager specializing in Power Plant Maintenance at Silicon Ranch Corporation, with a diverse background in sales, customer relationship management, and project coordination across various companies. She has a strong educational foundation in Business Administration, having earned both an Associate and a Bachelor's degree in the field.
Current Role at Silicon Ranch Corporation
Lori Nelson serves as a Project Manager for Power Plant Maintenance at Silicon Ranch Corporation. She has been in this role since 2022 and operates remotely from Nashville, Tennessee. In her position, she leads procurement efforts for operating facilities, which includes managing requests for quotes (RFQs) with vendors, obtaining internal purchase approvals, and tracking shipments for components and tooling. Additionally, she actively participates in meetings with third-party operations and maintenance providers, ensuring that action items are addressed and resolved.
Previous Experience in Project Management and Sales
Before joining Silicon Ranch Corporation, Lori Nelson held various roles that contributed to her expertise in project management and customer relations. She worked as a Sales and Service Specialist at Lasting Impressions Window and Door from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, she was a Lead for the Customer Relationship Management Team at Power-One for one year in 2012. Her experience also includes serving as a Territory Manager at US Foodservice and as an Installed Sales Coordinator at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Educational Background in Business Administration
Lori Nelson has a solid educational foundation in business administration. She studied at Glendale Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from 1995 to 1997. She continued her education at Arizona State University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, she studied Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry at Arizona State University West from 1997 to 1999.
Specialized Skills in Maintenance and Operations
Lori Nelson possesses specialized skills in maintenance and operations management. She manages the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software, which includes preventive maintenance scheduling, work order creation, and closeout processes. Her background includes extensive experience in managing large-scale repairs, retrofits, and major outages, encompassing budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and project closeout. She also supports asset management and performance engineering teams as needed.
Community Involvement and Volunteer Work
Lori Nelson is actively involved in her community as a volunteer foster family for the Arizona Border Collie Rescue. She has fostered over 20 dogs, including a current 'Hospice' foster. This commitment to animal welfare reflects her dedication to community service and support for local initiatives.