Matthew Nelson
Treasurer @Kentucky Railway Museum
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WORK HISTORY
Treasurer @Kentucky Railway Museum
New Haven, KY, US
o Currently serving a second elected term. Kentucky Railway Museum is a non-profit organization that operates a running railway and works to preserve train history. A wide variety of offerings are provided in this mission.o Manages $2 million plus operational budget and supports museum president in oversight of large asset collection of railway, locomotive/train car assets, artifacts, and land.o Implements KPIs for operation staff to better utilizes resources. This includes monthly and quarterly reporting that is presented amongst elected board members. Museum staff performance is also graded in these sessions.o Seeks financial opportunities such as working with insurance adjusters and banking officers. Successfully negotiated significant savings in premiums and restructured debt to reduce loan terms.o Actively researching and expanding business opportunities to integrate the museum services into bourbon industry with partnership of a neighboring distillery.
EDUCATION
Indiana University Southeast
Master’s Degree, Finance
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Financial Planning and Services
SKILLS
ABOUT MATTHEW NELSON
Proud to have worked with the peers I have; due to them I have obtained a great amount of experience and confidence in my work. My hope is to lay footsteps for others just as my mentors have for me. I believe careers are defined by relationships along the way.
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