Nicole Walker

About Nicole Walker

I’m a business operations and project management leader who believes that success starts with a strong, empowered team and a little humor. With over a decade of experience delivering transformative results, I specialize in simplifying the complex, crafting innovative solutions, and creating work environments where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to thrive.My passion lies in lifting others up. Whether it’s mentoring high-performing teams, streamlining processes to save everyone’s sanity, or turning challenges into opportunities, I approach every project with optimism, creativity, and a commitment to collaboration. A positive work environment isn’t just nice to have it’s a must because when people flourish, so do businesses.If you’re looking for someone who can deliver results, solve problems, and keep things fun while making success look effortless (spoiler: it’s not), let’s connect!

Experience

1. Sr Manager, Effectiveness Operations

   Cox Automotive Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Currently, I lead an incredible team of project managers and system administrators, and I’ve made it my mission to help them succeed. I partner with leaders to solve operational puzzles and implement smarter, more efficient solutions. Managing complex, cross-functional projects keeps me on my toes, and overseeing budgets and capacity planning helps me avoid team and financial overwhelm. At the core of it all, I’m committed to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and having fun while we do it.

Education

• The University of Arizona Global Campus

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Saint Louis University

  Bachelors, Communication; Advertising and Public Relations

  2007 — 2010

• University of Northern Colorado

  Journalism; Marketing and Advertising

Skills

• Customer Service
• Public Relations
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Account Management
• Training
• Management
• Social Media
• Event Management
• Research
• Advertising
• Sales