Nathan Nelson

Current

• Interactive Content Manager (Businesslink.gov.uk) at Serco
• Director at Wizwow Limited

Past

• Project Manager at Sangkheum Center for Children
• Senior Intranet Analyst at London Underground
• Business Analyst at Communisis

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Education

• The Open University
• York St. John College

Recommended

9 people have recommended Nathan

Connections

47 connections

Industry

Online Media

Nathan Nelson’s Summary

I'm a knowledgeable and experienced IT professional with a background in web and Intranet development, training, direct marketing and business analysis.

I have worked with charities, small and medium enterprises, educational institutions, and particularly during the past few years, government sector organisations.

I've been described as approachable, pragmatic, direct, able to think creatively and holistically, and willing to challenge the status quo.

I'm currently reading International Studies BA with the Open University and am interested in International Development, technology, sustainability and environment.

Nathan Nelson’s Specialties:

Web usability and accessibility, CSS, Drupal, Wordpress, Intranet, business analysis, process development, training. Certified Haley Office Rules developer.

Nathan Nelson’s Experience

• Interactive Content Manager (Businesslink.gov.uk)

  Serco

  (Public Company; SRP; Information Technology and Services industry)

  August 2008 — Present (1 year)

  Engagement of stakeholders in multiple government departments to develop and manage interactive tools on the businesslink.gov.uk website, and develop enhancements to support the Transformational Government program.

• Director

  Wizwow Limited

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

  June 2001 — Present (8 years 2 months)

  Proprietor of an e-commerce consultancy and web design agency specialising in small to medium sized businesses and educational institutions, providing websites ranging from static brochure sites through content management systems to online shops.

• Project Manager

  Sangkheum Center for Children

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  August 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 1 month)

  Responsible for project management and development of the Young Adult Preparation Program providing education and vocational / life skills training to 15-17 year-olds from a disadvantaged background in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Voluntary position.
  
  Also redeveloped the website for this organisation introducing a content management system to facilitate publishing and updates of news and fundraising information, as well as implementing collaborative project management tools and improved communications.

• Senior Intranet Analyst

  London Underground

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry)

  June 2006 — June 2007 (1 year 1 month)

  Responsible for day-to-day management, strategic development and troubleshooting of a large-scale Intranet servicing several thousand employees. Duties included
  
  * publisher support and training
  * scoping, designing and implementing improvements to design and functionality
  * pro actively monitoring and policing content currency and accessibility

• Business Analyst

  Communisis

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Printing industry)

  February 1999 — April 2001 (2 years 3 months)

  Acted as pre-sales technical consultant and Business Analyst. Delivered seminars in data processing techniques and data protection legislation. Developed data capture and processing techniques and applications.

Nathan Nelson’s Education

• The Open University

  BA (Hons) , International Studies , 2007 — 2012 (expected)

• York St. John College

  BA (Hons) , Applied Social Sciences and Drama, Film and TV (incomplete) , 1993 — 1995

Additional Information

Nathan Nelson’s Interests:

photography, gadgets, web usability, web accessibility, cooking, music, blog writing, travel, international development, sustainable technology, environment, film

Nathan Nelson’s Groups:

•    Intranet Professionals

Nathan Nelson’s Contact Settings

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• career opportunities
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