Michael Nelson

Michael Nelson

Contractor/Carpenter (Foreman)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Sourcing and Supplier Relations Manager at Duluth Travel Inc.

  • Education

    • University of North Georgia - Mike Cottrell College of Business

      2015 - 2020
      Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) Technology Management

      Activities and Societies: National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Phi Eta Sigma

    • Gwinnett Technical College

      2012 - 2014
      Associate of Applied Science Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management

      Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa, GTC Travel Club, Dean's List

  • Experience

    • Nelson Construction

      Jun 1998 - Jan 2016
      Contractor/Carpenter (Foreman)

      Oversaw multiple residential remodeling projects and contributed to the carpentry, painting, drywall, landscaping, plumbing, and electrical work. Developed customer service skills by cultivating a relationship with the homeowners. Was responsible for the scheduling, oversight , and coordinating of my crew. Honed my management skills further by learning to take inventory and work up bids/proposals. Was responsible for working with the sub-contractors and coordinating the multiple crews.

    • Club 29

      May 2007 - Sept 2008
      Doorman/Bartender

      Checking I.D's, Taking money from customers and providing change, Maintaining a door count, Paying out bands at night's end, Prepping food and drinks prior to and after shift, Mixing and serving drinks to the customers, Tracking inventory, Counting down register after shift

    • Duluth Travel Inc.

      Feb 2016 - now

      Building and maintaining relationships with all of the major hotel brands and lodging venues, Researching hotels and collecting bids from them for our government and corporate clients, Assisting the clients in their selection of lodging, Securing and contracting room block(s) on behalf of the client(s), Managing rooming lists and confirmation numbers, Assisting our travel agents with traveler's itineraries, Resolving any issues that may arise with room block(s), Following up with both client and venue after the completion of clients' stay. Show less

      • Sourcing and Supplier Relations Manager

        Sept 2017 - now
      • Hotel Sourcing Specialist

        Feb 2016 - Sept 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Event Planning

      Gwinnett Technical College
    • WorldSpan (GDS)

      Travelport
      Mar 2017
    • Travel Agency Operations

      Gwinnett Technical College
    • Cvent (Event Planning Software)

      Cvent
      Jan 2016
    • Hotel Management

      Gwinnett Technical College
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Nelson
      Georgia Occupational Award for Leadership (G.O.A.L.) Finalist Gwinnett Technical College May 2013
    • Awarded to Michael Nelson
      Award of Merit for Outstanding Student of a Program Gwinnett Technical College Dec 2012
    • Awarded to Michael Nelson
      Four time recipient of the Dean's List Award Gwinnett Technical College, University of North Georgia Selected for the Dean's List three different semesters while attending Gwinnett Tech and one additional time at UNG. This award is given to all students that take a full-time course load and maintain a minimum 3.6 GPA throughout the semester.