Hi! I'm Nick Pena, an award-winning PMP and CSM certified Project Manager with 15+ years of experience, and a track record for exceeding project goals and delighting customers. My passion is PEOPLE. I enjoy working cross-functionally towards a common goal, and leading teams by empowering them to succeed.I consider myself a generalist and a "Jack of all Trades," with a diverse skillset and a wide breadth of knowledge across various industries. I began my career in Marketing and Advertising, spent some time in Software, Operations, and HR, and eventually moved into the Audiovisual and Telecommunications industries.As a Project Manager, I leverage Traditional and Agile methodologies to accomplish project deliverables within scope, schedule, and budget. I support my project teams by acting as a Servant Leader, enabling them to perform their best work.To promote ongoing personal and professional development throughout the employee lifecycle, I established a new department for Learning and Development and Instructional Design, working with SME's to create engaging coursework and job aids. I also provide remote and in-person training for customers, vendors, and internal project teams.Optimistic, upbeat, and passionate about employee development, let me know how I can help your organization achieve new levels of growth!Fun Fact: I collaborated with NASA and cable news stations to produce the nationally broadcast funeral services of President George H.W. Bush, First Lady Barbara Bush, and astronaut Gene Cernan.Core competencies include:• End-to-end product and project lifecycle management• Audiovisual and IT systems integration• Learning and Development• Instructional Design• Human Resources• Operations Management• Process Improvement• Customer Engagement• Talent development• Employee lifecycle management• Servant Leadership• Software development• Leading global teams across different timezones, languages, and cultures.• Cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders and subject matter experts.• Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies.Notable projects include:• Technology: Microsoft, Tesla, Verizon, DXC, Xerox, Adobe• Energy: Shell, Hilcorp, Baker Hughes, Koch• Food and Beverage: Hershey, Yum, Subway• Government: City of Houston, Consulate General of Switzerland• Art and Entertainment: San Francisco MOMA• Education: Texas A&M University• Retail: Levi Strauss, Staples, Nordstrom• Finance: PayPal• Healthcare: Danaher, Pediatrix• Non-Profit: St. Martin's Episcopal Church• Aerospace and Defense: Lockheed Martin