Charles L. Olson

302 Fox St, SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49507 USA

Home- (616) 241-2383, Alternative- (616) 638-4041

colson_@hotmail.com

Objective:

Management position where I may make a significant contribution to the success of the organization by utilizing my strong analytical, organizational, problem solving and teaming skills with concentration in relationship-based management and people-development.

Professional Experience:

1990 to 2002

Owner/General Manager

C. Olson and Associates

• Enforced delivery of official court documents to individuals and corporations
• Targeting the Interview and hiring process to acquire top-notch, highly qualified ‘independent contractors’
• Performance of Paralegal/Notary services
• Ask the right questions, perform thorough analysis, and communicate complete, clear, and accurate performance requirements, guidelines, and test plans

1994 to 1999

Editor-in-Chief

Mariah Publishing Company

· Web Design and Desktop Publishing

· Hired several temporary personnel to fill vacancies during production runs and special events

· Production of PowerPoint presentations

· Successfully managed multiple projects, handle many details simultaneously, and adhere to time and budget constraints

1997 to 1998

HTML Programmer/Website Administrator

Argos Software, Inc.

· Co-Designer/Webmaster of company's 3 websites.

· Delivered defect-free web access to POP displays

· Customer Service and Marketing Representative

1988 to 1994

Trainer/Marketing

Timberbrooke Kennels

· Developed and promoted premium bloodlines of Brittanys and German Shorthaired Pointers

· Produced 3 Field/Hunt Champions, 2 Show and 1 Obedience Champion

· Instructor of obedience classes to local area canine owners

1989 to 1992

Surveillance Investigator/ Field Supervisor /Corporate Sales Manager

Private Investigations

· Conducted Worker's Compensation investigations while training and overseeing 4 entry-level employees

· Covert surveillance of Subjects, court searches, and location services

· Administrated statewide Corporate Sales

· Build effective teams, motivate and mentor members to increase skills, deliver quality work, and improve productivity

1995 to 1997, 1986 to 1989

Realtor, Residential and Commercial Real Estate

Real Estate Sales

· Residential and Commercial Sales

· Market Analysis

Education

University of Phoenix

Grand Rapids, MI

M.A.-Organizational Management

Davenport University

Grand Rapids, MI

B.S.-Business Management, B.A.-Business Studies

A.S.- Marketing

· Certifications in Human Resources Management, Marketing and Visual Communications from Davenport University

· (CM) Certified Manager

· Member of Business Professionals of America while attending

Skills

PC: MS Word, Access, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Windows NT, Lotus Notes, Internet Explorer, and others. Photoshop, Illustrator, PageMaker, Freehand, and other graphic programs

Project Management - Manage multiple projects, handle many details simultaneously, and adhere to time, team building, and budget constraints, Business Plan Evaluation and Performance Evaluation development and analysis

Inter-personal Communications – Former Toastmaster’s President, public speaking in front of groups as large as 2500, Diversity training

Other adjectives describing myself: detail oriented, personable, loyal, trustworthy, persuasive, committed, mechanically inclined, and concerned about the bottom line

References and Transcripts provided upon request

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