Camilla Nelson

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Assistant Director of Human Resources at Columbia University

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Camilla is a people-first operations professional with over seven years of experience in human resources and event management. As the Assistant Director of HR at Columbia University, she focuses on enhancing workplace culture through employee engagement and process streamlining. Colleagues describe her as diligent, collaborative, and organized.

Currently pursuing a Masters in Social-Organizational Psychology at Teachers College, she is passionate about creating inclusive and efficient environments. Her background includes planning events for the Latin America group at J. P. Morgan, suggesting an interest in cross-cultural engagement. She attended Florida State University for her bachelors degree.

She is concurrently working in a full-time HR leadership role while pursuing her Masters degree.

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Workplace Wellness
Her professional introduction highlights a specific passion for workplace wellness and creating positive, engaging cultures.
Employee Engagement
A core part of her HR role at Columbia University is supporting divisional initiatives to create a positive workplace.
Organizational Psychology
She is currently a Master's candidate in Social-Organizational Psychology, aligning her academic pursuits with her professional interests.

Media Appearances

Camilla has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Assistant Director of Human Resources at Columbia University
12-2022 - 3-2025
Administrative Coordinator at Columbia University
5-2022 - 11-2022
Event Planner - Analyst, Latin America & Global Families Group at J.P. Morgan Private Bank
8-2021 - 5-2022
Talent Acquisition Coordinator at IPG Health
7-2020 - 11-2020
Customer Experience Specialist at Informa Markets

Education

9-2025 - 5-2028
Master of Arts - MA from Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor’s Degree from Florida State University

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Insights For Selling To Camilla

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Camilla is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Camilla

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Camilla move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Camilla take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Camilla

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