Travis Hamel Olsen
Jericó, Antioquia, Colombia
Summary
As a rainmaker in sales, I was the sole business developer for my companies and brought in over $2 billion in sales for the companies I owned; so much that we had to stop business development.
My consultative approach fostered relationships with the largest banks and the US Government, leading to innovative solutions adopted nationwide. Recognized for public speaking & expertise, I shared insights at prominent conferences.
As a founder and president of my companies, I enjoyed building & managing dynamic teams, while setting strategic direction for the companies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Investor
Self-employed
12.2013 - Current
- Sold my companies in 2013 (LRC, described below)
- Invested in real estate, stocks, and startup companies
- Analyzed risk & return, reviewed financial documents, managed my own portfolio of investments
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
Founder, Co-President, Chief Growth Officer
Loan Resolution Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2013
- Started a group of vertically-integrated companies specializing in the residential mortgage and housing industries.
- The main company, Loan Resolution Corporation (LRC), managed and sold more than $2 billion in assets nationwide, completed approximately 40,000 transactions, and employed about 300 full-time employees.
- As a founder & co-president of LRC, I was involved in all aspects of the business, including growing the entity from a startup to national operator, advising and contracting with the US Gov & the largest banks, running operations, managing the IT department, acquiring another company, and more.
- From when I started the company until I left, I was the only person doing business development for the company. As a 25 year-old, I cold-called the nation's largest banks (such as Bank of America) & cold-called the US Government.
- I took a consultative approach, and despite my young age, they adopted our innovative ideas.
- In 2007 with the Great Recession approaching, I consulted with the Bush Administration on innovative approaches to resolving the impending debt crisis that officially started in 2008. When Obama took office in 2009 he adopted the "Home Affordable Modification Program", of which LRC's creative solutions were apart of, and rolled it out on live television during his 2009 State of the Union address. LRC then became a main service provider for Bank of America, the US Treasury Department, and Fannie-Mae became, generating more than $2 billion in AUM (sales).
- LRC was named in Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies in the USA two years in a row. I was a speaker at large conferences, featured on ABC News Nightline, and was quoted in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Forbes.
- Being in my 20's, I was young and very green while all this took place. I look back on these experiences with gratitude for the LRC founders & team, our clients, and those who are commonly considered our competitors but were really friends along the path.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship, Finance
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2004
Skills
- Team building
- Customer service
- Supervision and leadership
- Task prioritization
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Communication
- Social perceptiveness
- Organization and time management
- Public speaking
- Decision-making
- Analytical thinking
Accomplishments
- Have been the top salesperson in every sales role I've ever had.
- Brought in more than $2 billion of sales to my companies as the only person doing business development
- Invested 2.5 years in Buddhist retreats (including group retreat & solo retreat), contemplating and practicing the qualities I want to embody.
- As president of LRC, I supervised a team of 300 full-time staff members, and thousands of contractors.
- Co-created an innovative program for the US Government, which they adopted and presented during the State of the Union
- Learned Spanish while teaching meditation and making real estate investments in amazing Colombia
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
I love to learn! Especially those things that can be of benefit to other people
I love to serve, especially in ways that can bring lasting happiness
I love natureswimming, hiking, biking, etc
Caring for my organic vegetable garden, chickens, and many other wonderful beings at my ranch
Timeline
Investor
Self-employed
12.2013 - Current
Founder, Co-President, Chief Growth Officer
Loan Resolution Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Entrepreneurship, Finance
University of Arizona
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