Kelley Nicholson is an Operations and Program Management professional working with The Rainmaker Companies. With over 18 years in the learning and development and professional services industries, Kelley brings expertise and a multitude of skills to Rainmaker.
Kelley is a passionate organizer with experience improving top and bottom-line performance and driving business success/growth through operational excellence, collaborative solutions and ownership culture. She is an achievement-oriented professional with extensive expertise in overseeing comprehensive business operations, including project/program management, employee development and strategy execution. Kelley has a proven track record of implementing robust processes, initiatives and operational frameworks to drive organizational growth and achieve significant results. Kelley is also a seasoned Program Manager with a demonstrated history of successfully leading and delivering large-scale projects/programs within budget and on schedule. She is adept in establishing and refining workflows and processes to enhance corporate efficiency.
Throughout her career, Kelley has accelerated the growth and development of the organizations she works with through planning, monitoring and optimizing the running of the day-to-day business. She also manages projects from inception to completion, performing varied roles and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction.
Kelley holds a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Masters in Counseling from DePaul University and she is a PHR certified from the HR Certification Institute. She lives in Springfield, IL with her husband Ryan, her son Jase and their dogs Tank and Buddy.
Fun Facts:
- Is an avid reader
- Is a big fan of live music and tries to attend concerts as often as possible
- Loves almost any reality television show out there (no judging)
- If there is a dog in the room, you will find her on the floor next to it
