This is the Jones Family Front Porch photo taken during quarantine, inspired by the Front Porch ProjectThis is the Jones Family Front Porch photo taken during quarantine, inspired by the Front Porch ProjectThis is the Jones Family Front Porch photo taken during quarantine, inspired by the Front Porch ProjectNicole Jones is easy-going and likes to fly below the radar in many situations, simply taking in everybody else’s antics with a sly smile on her face. And that’s a good thing considering the fact that she has a set of energetic and opinionated 14-year-old twins at home. Camille is “free-spirited, compassionate and jovial,” says Nicole. While Carter is “laid-back, creative and inquisitive.
At work, Nicole is a Senior Manager who runs JMP Analytical Testing, a SAS employee since 1996, and a friend and advisor to many. Nicole is also a good sport. I know because she has been a victim of many unannounced photo shoots – days when I walk around with my camera in search of a model. The cover photo represents one of those occasions when, without notice, I stuck my head into her office and started taking photos.
In honor of Black History Month, we convinced Nicole to allow us to feature her here on InsideJMP. Thank you, Nicole, for letting us spotlight you. Read on to learn more about Nicole Jones.
Where were you born?
Portsmouth, Virginia, USA
What was your first job?
Sales Clerk at Peebles Department Store
In one word, what's the best thing about your current job?
Dynamic
List three of your favorite hobbies.
Traveling, reading and hiking
Describe yourself in three words.
Poised, practical and professional
What book are you reading?
Chasing Space by Leland Melvin
What is your favorite movie genre?
Drama
What is the first web page you go to when you start work?
Inside.SAS.com
If you could have a dinner party with five famous people, who would they be?
Maya Angelou, Mae Jemison, Muhammed Ali, Alvin Ailey and Imhotep
What is your favorite podcast to listen to?
Dope Labs
Name one JMP-related achievement that you're proud of.
I welcome opportunities to connect with the next generation of statistical scholars. In 2016, I was invited to be one of the guest speakers at North Carolina State’s (NCSU) Department of Statistics 75 years of Statistical Excellence Conference. This afforded me the opportunity to discuss JMP with the next generation of statistical scholars at my alma mater. GO PACK!
Name one thing most of your colleagues would be surprised to know.
I have climbed a waterfall in Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Name one other person in the division who you admire and describe why in three sentences or fewer.
Joseph Morgan – he embodies innovation and creativity. Joseph is able to combine his research interests and knowledge (spanning multiple disciplines) to offer solutions for both internal and external customer needs. He challenges me to be a problem solver that thinks outside of the box.
Nicole Jones – This or That
Nicole prefers:
- A sea-side holiday over a mountain holiday
- Dogs over cats
- Tea over coffee
- JSL over Graph Builder
- Restaurant over Picnic
- Pie over Cake
- Morning over late night
- Introvert over extrovert
- Silly over serious
- High Tech over Low Tech
Want to know more?
In 2010, Nicole was featured in a blog series about the people behind the software. You can read Nicole’s story here.
We had just moved into Building A at Headquarters. Nicole was getting settled in and not enjoying being photographed.We had just moved into Building A at Headquarters. Nicole was getting settled in and not enjoying being photographed.We had just moved into Building A at Headquarters. Nicole was getting settled in and not enjoying being photographed.
Let us feature you in an upcoming Inside JMP Get to Know feature.
Our InsideJMP Get to Know Feature is designed for JMP employees and division friends to share information about themselves that will help others get to know them better.
If you’re willing to be featured, please go to Diana Levey’s OneDrive folder at https://sasoffice365-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/diana_levey_jmp_com/Euub82iMr35BiLNyzcGLiS8Be7... and download a copy of our Get to Know form. Simply fill out the questions and when you’re done, upload it to the folder (or send directly to Larry LaRusso), along with at least three photos of you. Thank you for helping to make our large JMP family just a little more familiar.
Beautiful family and love the last picture!
A wonderful feature on a wonderful person! I remember when you used to bring the kids in when they were in preschool...can't believe how they've grown in this picture! How did this happen so quickly? 
So nice to hear more about you Nicole! Thanks for sharing! And I'm a big Joseph fan too 
Nice to get to know you Nicole! - Twins are fun... I am an identical twin!
Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate the opportunity to be featured.
Peebles...a blast from the past! Love seeing your beautiful smile.
We are so fortunate to have you, Nicole! Thank you for sharing more about yourself.
Great choice for a 'getting to know' article.
I see her as a dog AND cat person. Because then home would be just like work.
So glad to see Nicole being featured! She's an outstanding manager and person!
Thanks for sharing Nicole! You're an awesome manager! Glad to see we share the same hobbies
