Kellye Franklin-Nelson

About Kellye Franklin-Nelson

Most leaders don’t fail because they’re not talented.They fail because of the hidden gaps no one taught them how to spot — gaps in influence, clarity, communication, decision-making, accountability, and alignment.That’s where I come in.I’m a Leadership Strategist and Performance Coach who helps high-performing leaders and organizations uncover and eliminate those hidden gaps so they can elevate performance, expand their influence, and lead with clarity and impact — without burning themselves out in the process.After two decades supporting senior leaders across Fortune 50 organizations and serving as a Chief of Staff inside one of the most complex engineering environments in the world, I’ve learned this: ’, —.Today, I partner with driven leaders who want to:• Lead with more confidence and less second-guessing• Build stronger, more accountable, higher-performing teams• Strengthen their strategic thinking and executive presence• Position themselves for new opportunities and promotions• Navigate change, workplace politics, and organizational dynamics with clarity• Create a career that aligns with their life — not competes with itMy work blends strategy, coaching, and real-talk guidance to help leaders: Close performance gaps they didn’t realize were holding them back Build habits and systems that improve how they show up and lead Develop the clarity needed for bigger roles and higher-impact decisions Become the kind of leader people trust, follow, and promoteWhether I’m coaching 1:1, supporting organizations through leadership development, or speaking on national stages, my mission is simple, — —.If you’re ready to uncover what’s been holding you back — or you want your team to lead with more alignment, accountability, and impact — let’s talk. Schedule a conversation: Learn more:

Experience

1. Information Technology Project Consultant

   Elentic

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Current Role: Veterans Affairs (VA) Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) Integration Office- Coordinates across organization pillars and workstreams to manage project cost, schedule, and risks, ensuring timely project delivery and cost efficiency- Provides risk management, budget support, meeting facilitation, and resource coordination, resulting in optimized resource allocation and reduced project risks- Interfaces with business, system owners, development teams, agencies, and joint efforts, leading to improved collaboration and streamlined processes- Supports Microsoft (MS) SharePoint, Teams, and other knowledge management tools, enhancing team communication and knowledge sharing- Provides executive-level project status reporting, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Education

• Villanova University

  Master Certificate, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

  2013

• University of Phoenix

  Master, Business Administration

  2008

• Villanova University

  Master Certificate, IS/IT Project Management

  2006

• St. Louis Community College

  Associate of Arts, General

  1994

• University of Phoenix

  Bachelor of Science, Information Technology

Skills

• Peoplesoft
• Ms Project
• Agile Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• IT Management
• Database Design
• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Application Development
• Project Planning
• Enterprise Software
• Web Development
• Strategic Planning
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Turn-Around Situations
• Systems Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Management
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Software Project Management
• System Deployment
• Configuration Management
• Budgets
• Project Management
• Realignments
• Requirements Analysis
• Pmo
• Leadership
• Testing
• Software Development
• Process Improvement
• Analysis
• Access
• Change Management
• Microsoft Project
• Visio
• Lean Process Improvement
• Team Leadership