Sally Nellor

About Sally Nellor

I didn’t wake up one day and decide to become a career strategist. I spent over 20 years doing everything “right.”Big company. Big responsibility. Big results. And still feeling off.I led operations, communications, and media technology teams inside a Fortune 100 environment. I built systems. Fixed broken processes. Ran the back office of an in-house creative studio. Helped generate over $150M in savings in under four years.On paper, it worked. But what I noticed, over and over, was this: The real breakthroughs didn’t come from the strategy decks or the operational wins. They came from conversations with people who felt stuck, burned out, or quietly wondering, “Is this really it?” That’s the work I couldn’t stop doing.Today, I help high-achieving professionals who look successful from the outside but feel misaligned on the inside.People who say things like:“I don’t hate my job, but I can’t keep doing this.”“I’ve outgrown my role, and I don’t know what comes next.”“I’m good at a lot of things, and that’s part of the problem.”\"I make a good living, but I\'m not happy.\"I don’t do vague inspiration or surface-level advice. I help you get clear. On your values. Your strengths. And the kind of work that actually fits the life you want now.My background is in building systems that work at scale. I bring that same discipline to career transitions.Clear frameworks.Data-informed decisions.Personalized plans you can actually act on.Whether you’re pivoting roles, preparing for your next chapter, or rethinking work entirely (including retirement), the goal is the same: alignment, clarity, and forward momentum.If you’re ready to stop circling the question and start designing what’s next, the best place to start is our Career Compass program. Send me a DM and let\'s talk about your needs. That’s how we turn confusion into a plan.And one last thing.Outside of work, I’m deeply curious, slightly allergic to fluff, and still learning how to sit still without turning it into a productivity exercise.If that sounds like you, we should get along great!https://nextlvlme.comhttps://cart.nextlvlme.com/career-compass-order

Experience

1. Technical Director - Career Tactics

   Next Level Me

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cape Coral, FL, US

   I co-design and lead career enrichment programs that help participants uncover their strengths, define their values, and tell their professional stories with confidence.We guide individuals through every stage of career growth—from crafting standout resumes and preparing for interviews, to excelling in their current role, or moving away from work toward retirement.Using a blend of strategic expertise and practical coaching we create programs that are clear and impactful— helping our clients uncover fundamental, values-based roles and develop actionable plans!Partnering with organizations and individuals to deliver learning experiences that unlock potential, foster collaboration, and drive results.We aren’t some cookie cutter company that’s after a quick buck. We’re a woman owned, personalized career strategy partner that CARES about YOU!https://nextlvlme.com

Education

• Johnson County Community College

  Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration

  1995 — 1999

• Avila University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration

  1999 — 2002

• Avila University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing Emphasis

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Wireless
• Corporate Communications
• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Enterprise Software
• Operations Management
• Budgets
• Social Media Marketing
• Requirements Analysis
• Project Management
• Telecommunications
• Negotiation
• Webcasting
• Sales
• Training
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Change Management
• Advertising Operations
• Process Improvement
• Mobile Devices
• Strategic Partnerships
• Vendor Management
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Integration
• Marketing Communications
• Team Building
• Management
• Program Management