Robin Nelson

About Robin Nelson

I’m a curious, motivated, and results-oriented program leader with 12+ years of experience driving process improvement, risk reduction, and cross-functional alignment in complex, regulated environments. My passion is turning data into direction — building systems and dashboards that empower teams, leaders, and organizations to move smarter and faster. My background in business psychology and human resource management helps me navigate change with empathy, clarity, and vision. Whether leading analytics initiatives, launching global control frameworks, or driving employee engagement as an ERG leader, I bring positivity, structure, and a collaborative spirit to every room I enter. My Superpowers: • Turning messy data into meaningful insight (Power BI, JIRA, SharePoint) • Building scalable programs from the ground up • Communicating across functions, levels, and regions • Keeping teams aligned, inspired, and growing through change I’m currently exploring new opportunities in program management, business operations, or analytics leadership — especially in mission-driven organizations where I can grow while making an impact. Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who brings brains, heart, and hustle to the table.

Experience

1. Lead Business Accountability Specialist

   Wells Fargo

   Apr 2024 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Lead complex initiatives with broad impact which are designed to mitigate current and emerging business risk issues and concerns; act as key participant in large-scale, cross-functional planning for the businessAssess, analyze, and design complex and multi-faceted controls, protocols, and approaches with respect to risk mitigation and the control environment, including ensuring effective planning for sustainability, ongoing control adherence, reporting, measurement, technology impacts, and monitoringMake decisions in complex and multifaceted situations requiring solid understanding of business’s functional area or products, operations, and regulatory environment; facilitate decision-making and issue resolution, and support implementation of developed solutions and plans; influence and lead key business partners to meet deliverables and drive new initiativesStrategically collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and mid to senior-level managers to identify current and emerging risks associated with business activities and operations, and provide guidance in interpreting, developing, and implementing risk-mitigating strategiesAct as liaison for the business with external parties to support timeliness, appropriate response strategy, and effectiveness of communications and materialsMay lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Education

• National American University

  Master's Degree, Human Resources Management and Services

  2013 — 2014

• St. Cloud State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Community Psychology

  2004 — 2008