Faith Olson
Summary
Experienced professional in laboratory safety and facilities management with a proven ability to develop systems and workflows that drive efficiency, enhance compliance, and support innovation. Proficient in makerspace operations, resource optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to meet diverse academic and research needs. Skilled in developing data-driven workflows, impactful training programs, and user-focused solutions that integrate safety into daily operations. Committed to fostering a safe, collaborative and inclusive environment that empowers faculty, students, and staff to excel in work, research and education.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CECS Lab and Classroom Services Coordinator
University Of Michigan - Dearborn
03.2019 - Current
- Assist students with projects through coaching and demonstration
- Enforce equipment and shop safety procedures
- Instruct safety and machine usage training classes
- Facilitate lab equipment procurement for new construction Engineering building; including working with faculty to identify desired equipment specifications and construction/project management team to ensure appropriate laboratory utilities and infrastructure have been accounted for in construction project
- Planned and deployed a makerspace/ after school S.T.E.A.M. program inside a Wayne County middle school
- Develop training curriculum for MSEL student shop as well as S.T.E.A.M. outreach programs
- Coordinate maintenance and repair of engineering department facilities and equipment
- Worked with University EHS department to create more engaging student lab safety training
Laboratory Technician And Assistant Facilities Manager
University of Michigan Wilson Student Team Project Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
- Assist students with projects through coaching and demonstration
- Perform preventative equipment repair and maintenance
- Maintain clean and organized shop space for student use
- Enforce equipment and shop safety procedures
- Track and order shop consumables, supplies and materials using lean manufacturing principles
- Instruct Metal Shop, Manual Mill and Wet Lab training sessions
- Developed and deployed student technician onboarding training program
- Worked to create and document standard operating procedures
Facilities Manager
TechShop Detroit
08.2014 - 10.2017
- Co-planned, organized and staffed in-house and external events
- Designed and fabricated needed furniture, exhibit displays and interactive props for events as well as architectural installations
- Scheduled, tracked and performed preventative equipment repair and maintenance
- Enforced equipment and shop safety procedures.Hired, scheduled, trained and supervised shop technician team
- Developed and instituted new hire training program as well as an ongoing employee development program
- Co-developed and led member retention program: Maker Resolutions to increase member success and staff engagement in the TechShop community
- Tracked and maintained shop consumables, retail offerings, material inventory and class supplies in accordance with operations budget
- Managed prototyping consultation, quoting and execution for members as well as the public.
Shop Technician
Techshop Detroit
11.2011 - 09.2014
- Assisted members with projects through coaching and demonstration.
- Performed preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery.
- Enforced equipment and shop safety procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Crafts: Studio Furniture
College For Creative Studies
Detroit, MI2011
C#/.NET Bootcamp
Grand Circus Detroit
Detroit, MI2018
Skills
- C#/NET Framework
- Laser cutting and engraving (ULS and Epilog platforms)
- 3D printing (Maker Bot Replicator, Form Labs Form 1, Stratasys Mojo)
- CNC milling and routing (Shop Bot and Tormach)
- CNC water jet (Flow Corporation Mach 2B)
- Manual milling and metal turning
- Basic metal working/wood working
- Electronics: Arduino
- 3D Modeling: Rhino 3D, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Fusion 360
- 2D Vector Programs: Corel Draw, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator
- CAM Programs: Vectric Aspire, V Carve Pro, Cut 3D, Fusion CAM, FlowPath
- 3D scanning (Next Engine scanner/Rapidworks)
- Plaster, shell and silicone mold making
- Basic first aid, AED and CPR
- Curriculum, training and workshop development
Websites
Timeline
CECS Lab and Classroom Services Coordinator
University Of Michigan - Dearborn
03.2019 - Current
Laboratory Technician And Assistant Facilities Manager
University of Michigan Wilson Student Team Project Center
03.2018 - 03.2019
Facilities Manager
TechShop Detroit
08.2014 - 10.2017
Shop Technician
Techshop Detroit
11.2011 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Crafts: Studio Furniture
College For Creative Studies
C#/.NET Bootcamp
Grand Circus Detroit
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