Brendan Olson
Far Hills
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Golf Caddie
Canoe Brook Country Club
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided personalized service to members and guests at a private country club, maintaining professionalism and discretion at all times
- Supported golfers by carrying bags, tracking yardages, reading greens, and offering strategic course insight to enhance performance
- Built strong relationships with members through clear communication, reliability, and attention to detail
- Managed long hours in physically demanding conditions while maintaining focus, accuracy, and a positive attitude
- Demonstrated accountability by handling members’ equipment and maintaining course etiquette and standards
Food Runner / Busser
Gladstone Tavern / Red Horse Tavern
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported front-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant environment
- Managed multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining accuracy and professionalism under pressure
- Collaborated with servers and management to ensure smooth service and customer satisfaction
- Developed strong teamwork, time management, and communication skills
Education
Bachelor of Finance -
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)
Oxford, MS05.2027
Skills
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, formulas, regression analysis, data visualization)
- Financial reporting fundamentals (GAAP concepts, journal entries, reconciliations)
- Data analysis
Professional Capabilities:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Time management in deadline-driven environments
- Team collaboration and professional communication
- Ethical judgment and accountability
Accomplishments
- Accounting & Finance Coursework Projects:
- Completed detailed financial analyses, including journal entries, depreciation schedules, bank reconciliations, and cost behavior analysis
- Conducted data-driven projects using Excel (summary statistics, regression analysis, and financial modeling)
- Student Leadership & Campus Involvement:
- Tutored fraternity peers in entry-level accounting coursework, as well as entry-level business mathematics.
- Actively engaged in academic projects requiring ethical reasoning, accuracy, and analytical thinking
Hobbies and Interests
Public accounting and professional services, Financial analysis and business strategy, Fitness/sports, current events, and continuous learning
Timeline
Golf Caddie
Canoe Brook Country Club
06.2023 - 08.2023
Food Runner / Busser
Gladstone Tavern / Red Horse Tavern
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Finance -
University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)