Mark Nelson

About Mark Nelson

As a dynamic operations leader, I thrive on optimizing processes, driving revenue growth, and leading high-performing teams. My expertise lies in strategic planning, financial management, and operational efficiency across diverse industries, including manufacturing, utilities, and service sectors. By leveraging data-driven insights, process improvements, and innovative strategies, I have consistently delivered measurable business success, from executing large-scale reorganizations to spearheading financial and project management system conversions.I am passionate about building scalable, results-driven strategies that enhance profitability and strengthen organizational performance. With a track record of leading cultural transformations, implementing cutting-edge solutions, and fostering team engagement, I ensure that businesses operate at peak efficiency. Whether it’s managing P&L, streamlining supply chain operations, or driving EBITDA growth, I take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.I welcome the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and industry leaders to exchange insights, discuss best practices, and explore new challenges. If you’re looking to collaborate on strategic operational initiatives or discuss ways to enhance business performance, let’s connect!

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Natural Systems Utilities

   Jun 2025 — Present · Hillsborough, NJ, US

   Strategic leader overseeing nation-wide operations and service teams and a key member of the Leadership Team. Accountable for financial targets, operational standards, and EH & S performance while providing executive direction to department managers, ensures resource allocation, contract performance, and operational integrity. Drives standardization, continuous improvement, and national expansion through cross-functional collaboration. Requires extensive travel, highly developed soft skills, and organization.* Established dashboards for licensing, proposal approval, department utilization, and financial performance by department.• Established Learning & Development committee to revamp current training for Operations.* Achieved a 5% increase in licenses.* Achieved 24% increase in proposal approvals for New York/New Jersey region.* Reorganization of New York/New Jersey into two regions.* Established facility coverage maps to ensure balanced workloads and proper coverage of facilities.* Established partnership with HR and Finance departments.

Education

• Bellevue University

  Master of Arts Degree, Management

  2008 — 2010

• Bellevue University

  Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Administration

  2006 — 2008

Skills

• Human Resources
• Negotiation
• Purchasing
• Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Project Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Logistics
• Training
• Veterans
• Team Building
• Management
• Manufacturing
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Analysis
• Operations Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Budgets