Ashley Olson
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Member
Neighborhood Roots Organizaton
Minneapolis , MN
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular board meetings and prepared meeting agendas.
- Provided strategic direction to the organization by setting goals and objectives.
- Served as a liaison between management, employees, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Engaged in public relations activities to promote company mission, vision, values, products, services, and brand image.
Coffee Shop Manager
MADE Coffee
Stillwater , MN
10.2022 - Current
- Supervised cashiers and baristas to ensure accuracy of orders and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively.
- Oversaw all employee training programs related to coffee preparation, customer service, and store policies.
Minnesota Water Steward
Freshwater partner organizations
Minneapolis , MN
02.2018 - Current
- Partnered with Freshwater Organizations for expansion of education in regards to watershed districts of the Twin Cities.
- Facilitated volunteer opportunities in the Eagan City watershed district to clean up drains and install perennial plantings in flood plains.
- Introduced community members to new forms of preventative infrastructure in aiding the cleaning up of privately owned operations.
- On a current twin city-wide listserv, to help other counties and watersheds in implementing programming and perennial installations to help clean water in our counties.
Organic Farm Manager
Foxtail Farm CSA
Osceola , WI
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Organized and managed the planting, cultivation, harvesting and selling of organic produce.
- Developed crop plans, monitored soil fertility and irrigation systems, and implemented pest control strategies.
- Directed staff in daily activities such as weeding, fertilizing, pruning, thinning, irrigating and harvesting.
- Supervised a team of farm workers in various tasks related to the production of organic crops.
- Managed inventory levels for seed, fertilizer and other supplies needed for successful farming operations.
- Negotiated contracts with local vendors for purchasing necessary resources at competitive prices.
Coffee Shop Manager
Caribou Coffee
Minneapolis , MN
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Supervised cashiers and baristas to ensure accuracy of orders and customer satisfaction.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Managed daily operations of coffee shop, including scheduling staff and ordering supplies.
- Developed innovative strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
- Oversaw all employee training programs related to coffee preparation, customer service, and store policies.
- Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
- Created weekly schedules for baristas that met customer needs while ensuring labor costs stayed within budget.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
University of Northwestern - St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN10-2009
Skills
- Policy evaluation
- Leadership experience
- Conflict Mediation
- Operational Efficiency
- Strategic Thinking
Affiliations
- Perennial Installations
- Diversified Organic Vegetable Farming
- Low Till, No tractor work physical work
- Not Our Farm partner- advocate for workers rights in the farming community
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Tropical Wings Grant Recipient 2023
- LandStewardship Co-Hort 2023 and 2024
- Neighborhood Roots Co-Chair 2022-2023
Certification
- Minnesota Water Steward 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Board Member
Neighborhood Roots Organizaton
11.2022 - Current
Coffee Shop Manager
MADE Coffee
10.2022 - Current
Organic Farm Manager
Foxtail Farm CSA
05.2022 - 12.2024
Coffee Shop Manager
Caribou Coffee
06.2018 - 12.2020
Minnesota Water Steward
Freshwater partner organizations
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies
University of Northwestern - St. Paul