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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Profile Of Experience And Qualifications
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Certification
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Todd Olason

La Conner,WA

Summary

Positive leader and Manager with hands on experience in managing a Maritime boat yard, Production, Sales, Service and Skilled labor. My experience in the following technical fields, maritime operations and passion for boating combine to be a valued asset. 50 Ton Near Coastal Master USCG Captains license: I have the ability and skill to maneuver and operate a variety of vessels up to 90’. Successful territorial sales manager: Medical equipment, Security products and service. Team builder/coach: I like to challenge teams I work with to achieve excellent results. Adaptable communicator: I relate to all levels in the corporate environment from skilled and unskilled labor, production and technicians to upper management and executive levels. Focused on excellence: I believe through proper training, quality control, challenging work, attention to detail and safety, meeting outlined goals, timelines and budget is achievable. Process improvement oriented, belief that continual process/practice improvement is key to growth, profitability and safety. The ability to identify and address a need across company departments. Being efficient and aware. Adaptable in different technologies – I want to know everything I can about the product, process, trait or method of what I’m working with. This provides me the ability to effectively communicate with customers and/or co-workers. Boating is a personal passion – I know that that old slogan of “if you can do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” has been a goal. Discovering this job online has excited me to transfer and combine my love for boating and experience in the Maritime industry. I want this job

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Service and Storage Manager

Pacific Marine Center
01.2019 - Current
  • Grew storage customer base nearly 100%
  • Organized and developed a more streamlined haul and launch schedule
  • Developed streamlined order workflow for technicians, procurement and management
  • Aid in vessel relocation, haul out, operating when necessary
  • Cycled through daily phone calls (40-50), emails (50+) and text messages (varies)
  • All are answered by end of business each day
  • Responsible for Safety awareness and meetings and Boat Yard Permit regulation adherence

Owner

Viking Bay Enterprises
02.2012 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.vikingbay.co
  • Designed and produced boating accessories
  • Coordinated vendors for product development
  • Manufactured in house, custom products for customers
  • Managed operations including production, vendors, order processing, billing and marketing
  • Www.vikingbay.co

Account Executive - Security Sales Washington

Long Building technologies
04.2017 - 04.2018
  • Company Overview: www.long.com
  • Sales in access control and video security in the Puget Sound Area
  • Using my previous 27 years of experience in the security industry to redevelop relationships with former co-workers from Argens Inc
  • I have found this situation to be less than ideal than it was advertised when I accepted this position
  • The commute also grew from Marysville (my residence at the time) to Seattle then to Renton
  • I wanted to invest my energy into something I have a passion for
  • Www.long.com

Western Regional Sales Manager/National Service manager

Seattle Technology (ST Surg LLC)
08.2014 - 04.2017
  • Company Overview: www.stsurg.com
  • Sales and customer relationship
  • Highly organized and high volume customer communications
  • Took over National Service manager duties in Aug 2015 to gain control of project management details and streamline installations and projects for all company’s sales
  • Ability to adapt to varied, different products over several manufacturers
  • $2,000,000.00+ in sales 2015-2016
  • Www.stsurg.com

Service and Production Manager

World Medical Equipment
06.2013 - 03.2014
  • Problem solving, project management, technical guidance and application
  • Process improvement and increased productivity
  • Close working coordination with architects and project planners
  • Sales of Preventative Maintenance and Service contracts
  • Managed day to day flow of production to meet customer and company deadlines

ASAT operator for 777

Boeing
06.2012 - 06.2013
  • 100% test results through all training, certifications and re-certifications
  • Operator of an ElectroImpact ASAT 5 tool which assembles the spars for the 777 wing
  • Overhead crane operation to load the spar components
  • Worked in EI (employee improvement) process to improve production

Service Manager

Argens Inc.
04.2001 - 01.2012
  • Trained and assisted technicians to develop and improve installation techniques
  • Direct sales where projects and managing the department were concerned
  • Developed, designed and collaborated with fabricators to create custom fabricated components and hardware to resolve issues or protect customers’ property
  • Supported Sales staff and various projects
  • Staged and prepped all installation components
  • Performed Quality Control checks for proper operation, accuracy of order and scope of work

Education

2 Years General Studies - Business focus

Shoreline Community College

Graduate -

Shorewood High School

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Order processing
  • Inventory management
  • Project management
  • Vendor coordination
  • Process improvement
  • Team building
  • Technical guidance
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Capacity planning
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Worker supervision
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • $2,000,000+ sales 2015-2016 @ Seattle Technology Surgical Division.
  • Improved processes and re-engineered workflow at Boeing and World Medical.
  • Developed and implemented key system for Washington Mutual Tower.
  • Collaborated with City of Seattle for tenant improvements for Key tower.
  • Completed Boeing’s ASAT operator training with 100% in testing.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Family functions
  • Coaching sports
  • Boating

Profile Of Experience And Qualifications

  • Lifelong history and passion for boating and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
  • USCG 100T Masters Captains course, taken and passed.
  • Provides positive leadership through communication and motivation.
  • Dedicated to a lifelong high work ethic.
  • Prior experience in locksmithing, access control, and video security.
  • Successful results in prior sales roles through relationship building.
  • Project management and strong communication skills.
  • Extensive power tool use and safety focused.
  • Experienced in Boeing production as ASAT operator.
  • Delegates and directs tasks to achieve production capacity.
  • Forecasts material delivery and solves problems through active listening.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and various software.
  • Confident in public speaking and presentations.

Affiliations

  • NMTA Member

Certification

  • First Aid Certification

Interests

  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Boating
  • BBQ/Smoking
  • Family/ Friends

Timeline

Service and Storage Manager

Pacific Marine Center
01.2019 - Current

Account Executive - Security Sales Washington

Long Building technologies
04.2017 - 04.2018

Western Regional Sales Manager/National Service manager

Seattle Technology (ST Surg LLC)
08.2014 - 04.2017

Service and Production Manager

World Medical Equipment
06.2013 - 03.2014

ASAT operator for 777

Boeing
06.2012 - 06.2013

Owner

Viking Bay Enterprises
02.2012 - Current

Service Manager

Argens Inc.
04.2001 - 01.2012

Graduate -

Shorewood High School

2 Years General Studies - Business focus

Shoreline Community College
Todd Olason