Carol R. Nelson-Felzenberg
LifeHikes Foundation, Executive Director at LifeHikes®- Claim this Profile
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LinkedIn User
Carol and I worked together at the Verizon Foundation. We collaborated on several education initiatives and formal presentations. Carol leveraged her business skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects and programs. She demonstrated great insight and attention to detail enabling her to effectively manage and improve many aspects of the programs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.
Sharon Stern PCC
Had the pleasure to work with Carol on a huge project and found her intelligence, vast array of advanced business and technology skills, integrity, and dedicated work ethic truly inspiring. Carol’s true passion is her volunteer work. She has spent many hours creating and implementing successful programs as well as doing project management on a host of issues. She is well known as someone who is capable of perfectly handling every position asked of her.
LinkedIn User
Carol and I worked together at the Verizon Foundation. We collaborated on several education initiatives and formal presentations. Carol leveraged her business skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects and programs. She demonstrated great insight and attention to detail enabling her to effectively manage and improve many aspects of the programs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.
Sharon Stern PCC
Had the pleasure to work with Carol on a huge project and found her intelligence, vast array of advanced business and technology skills, integrity, and dedicated work ethic truly inspiring. Carol’s true passion is her volunteer work. She has spent many hours creating and implementing successful programs as well as doing project management on a host of issues. She is well known as someone who is capable of perfectly handling every position asked of her.
LinkedIn User
Carol and I worked together at the Verizon Foundation. We collaborated on several education initiatives and formal presentations. Carol leveraged her business skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects and programs. She demonstrated great insight and attention to detail enabling her to effectively manage and improve many aspects of the programs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.
Sharon Stern PCC
Had the pleasure to work with Carol on a huge project and found her intelligence, vast array of advanced business and technology skills, integrity, and dedicated work ethic truly inspiring. Carol’s true passion is her volunteer work. She has spent many hours creating and implementing successful programs as well as doing project management on a host of issues. She is well known as someone who is capable of perfectly handling every position asked of her.
LinkedIn User
Carol and I worked together at the Verizon Foundation. We collaborated on several education initiatives and formal presentations. Carol leveraged her business skills to simultaneously manage multiple projects and programs. She demonstrated great insight and attention to detail enabling her to effectively manage and improve many aspects of the programs. I would welcome the opportunity to work with her again.
Sharon Stern PCC
Had the pleasure to work with Carol on a huge project and found her intelligence, vast array of advanced business and technology skills, integrity, and dedicated work ethic truly inspiring. Carol’s true passion is her volunteer work. She has spent many hours creating and implementing successful programs as well as doing project management on a host of issues. She is well known as someone who is capable of perfectly handling every position asked of her.
Credentials
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Nonprofit Leadership Center Management Essentials Online Connection
The Allstate FoundationMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Executive Education Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership
The Fordham Center for Nonprofit Leaders at Fordham UniversityNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Critical Path Method for Project Managers Professional Development Gold Standard Course
New York UniversityNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Earned Value Management Professional Development Gold Standard Course
New York UniversityNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Fundamentals
Lynda.comSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Boot Camp
Ramapo College of New JerseyJul, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Web Master
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyDec, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Web Site Manager
New Jersey Institute of TechnologySep, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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LifeHikes®
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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LifeHikes Foundation, Executive Director
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May 2019 - Present
We are on a mission to help people unleash their ability to do good, give more, and solve the problems we face in our communities and as a society. By partnering with Own The Room® powered by LifeHikes®, we can work to train the world. We are on a mission to help people unleash their ability to do good, give more, and solve the problems we face in our communities and as a society. By partnering with Own The Room® powered by LifeHikes®, we can work to train the world.
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LifeHikes Foundation Inc
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Director
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May 2019 - Present
A FORCE FOR GOOD WITH GLOBAL IMPACT https://lifehikesfoundation.org A FORCE FOR GOOD WITH GLOBAL IMPACT https://lifehikesfoundation.org
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Freelance
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Greater New York City Area
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Program & Project Management Consultant | Community Volunteer
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Jan 2012 - Present
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Verizon
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY MARKETING & EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT MANAGER (Contract Opportunity)
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Nov 2017 - May 2018
Oversaw development and creation of marketing assets for the Verizon Foundation. Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to insure proper messaging is developed and shared with partners for marketing, recruitment and promotional materials. • Collaborated with colleagues to manage short-term projects for employee engagement and marketing initiatives• Partnered with marketing colleagues and team process engineer to develop and implement strategic plans to improve efficiency, cash flow and ROI for the 2018-2019 marketing materials Show less
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGER (Contract Opportunity)
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Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
Developed, implemented and scaled education programs for students in under-resourced schools and communities; leveraged Verizon’s innovative technologies to positively impact the community and Verizon brand.• Partnered with research team to measure each program’s short and long-term effectiveness and the impact on participating students by analyzing impact reports and raw data from program surveys• Lead team member responsible for monthly updates to senior leadership
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Caritronics, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2017
Independently handled the financial accounting and managerial responsibilities of this design and manufacturing electrical engineering firm.• Consistently built relationships with customers, leading to improved sales contracts and resolution of technical issues that arose in production• Successfully evaluated health insurance plans for cost efficiency and coverage• Professionally designed and updated technical product and test procedure manuals, as well as assets used both in house and during presentations to customers, resulting in customer satisfaction, and retention Show less
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SALES AND OFFICE MANAGER
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Jan 2002 - Dec 2009
Proficiently managed sales, purchasing and accounting of firm. Kept business software current for company’s internal requirements.• Streamlined computerization of office tasks including accounting system, product delivery schedules and shipping methods using QuickBooks and Microsoft Office• Performed advanced and basic accounting functions including invoicing, prepayment terms, accounts receivable and accounts payable• Developed customer relationships in complex sales situations worldwide that have resulted in repeat contracts and long-term customer retention• Executed the development of the corporate website that has given the company world-wide presence and increased sales of products Show less
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Ticket Holders Club, LLC
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Greater New York City Area
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INTERNET BUSINESS CONSULTANT / PROJECT MANAGER
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2014 - Jun 2016
Instrumental in development of the company’s interactive website. Overseeing software developer’s work during development and testing. Accomplishments include: • Successfully investigated, recommended and oversaw implementation of the key components to run and manage this e-commerce business • Effectively researched and selected the SSL certificate for the website to ensure customers have a secure e-commerce shopping experience • Verified and handled the PCI Compliance certification of the website ensuring that the protocols are met and the credit card information is stored securely at a third party vendor. • Designed graphics for business advertising and social media accounts for marketing campaign Show less
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Education
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Lafayette College
BS EE
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