VINCENT J. OLSON
ad5qdn@r.postjobfree.com 562-***-****
*** *. **** ***., ********, CA 91104
SUMMARY
I am an experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries and a wide skill set. I have worked as a Special Projects Coordinator, a Corporate Quality Assurance Manager, and a Corporate Food Safety and Food Defense Coordinator for a multi-state Packaging Corporation. I have also served various customers and clients as a contract and legal liaison with my legal firm experience, and worked with hundreds of valued employees as an HR Administrator.
In addition, I have experience in the construction industry, working as a Dispatcher, Digitizer, and Estimator/Project Manager. I am skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as Adobe Creative Suite. I am a fast learner of new systems, and I am agile at navigating shifting goals when a challenge arises.
OBJECTIVE
To find a position with an employer that can leverage my diverse skill set to address complex challenges and drive growth. I am motivated by personal career development and the success of the company I work for. I thrive in a collaborative team environment that values mutual appreciation and shared goals. Additionally, I am excited to explore a new and intriguing industry, and contribute to its success and the well-being of its employees.
VINCENT J. OLSON
ad5qdn@r.postjobfree.com 562-***-****
743 N. HILL AVE., PASADENA, CA 91104
EXPERIENCE
Haringa, Inc. - Mar 2010 - Jan 2023
Santa Fe Springs, Modesto, & Mira Loma, CA / Tolleson, AZ
Special Projects Coordinator
Assistant to Ownership, executing unique tasks outside other departments
Creation of digital, web-based, and direct-mail marketing deliverables
Creation of Shipping Labels, Bills of Lading, and other sensitive paperwork
IT Helpdesk / Hardware Setups for team members and production
Research, develop, and present to Ownership novel value-add initiatives
Assistant to the Quality Control Mgr.
Assist in developing a multi-facility Quality Management Food Safety Program
Performing recordkeeping/document error inspections and executing Corrective and Preventive Actions for Quality and Food Safety Programs and suggesting Document / Exhibit revisions
Annual Document Revisions per approved Document Control Procedures
Site inspections and monitoring for 4 manufacturing facilities, upgrading and tailoring SOPs and Processes to meet individual facility and customer needs
Corporate Quality Assurance Mgr. / Facility Mgr. (systems-focused)
Assumed ownership of new QMS and FSMS programs for Haringa, Inc.
Organized the Quality, Production, Warehouse and associated teams for the implementation of a new SaaS Warehouse Management System, driving efficiencies in production output and error reduction
Trained Maintenance/Sanitation Teams to meet Food Safety and HSE standards
Implemented company-wide cost-savings and resource management strategies
Corporate Food Safety and Food Defense Coordinator / Regulatory Compliance
Complied with FDA, Organic, Food Safety Modernization Act, Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA, State, and Local Food Safety Regulations
Self-Inspection and Audit Team Leader, all locations
AIB Food Safety Audit Lead (GMP and Food Defense)
SMETA 4-Pillars Audit Lead (Employee Rights and Corporate Responsibility)
Designed and Implemented Food Defense Systems to prevent intentional food contamination in all areas of supply chain per the FDA Bioterrorism Act & FSMA
Certified HACCP Plan Developer / Food Defense Coordinator (AIB)
Certified HARPC Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
Integrated Pest Management Program Development & Implementation
Contracts / Legal / HR Administrator
Worked as Legal liaison between internal and opposing Counsels, and staffing agencies for any claims or litigation by or for the Company
EE Handbook & IIPP compliance, reducing risk of injuries and associated claims
Master Agreement Development and Contract Negotiations with Global Fortune 500 companies, securing favorable and fair price increase terms
Crew, Inc., Grading & Excavation - 2005 - 2010
Rancho Dominguez, CA
Dispatcher
Daily mobilization of a fleet of 60 pieces of heavy equipment to various jobsites throughout southern California
Information gathering, tracking, and scheduling of equipment repair and maintenance
Daily procurement, organization, and costing of materials and supplies for up to 15 projects at a time
Digitizer (Promoted after 2 years)
Precise digitization of blueprints into AutoCAD 3D models for earthwork quantity analysis, data worth up to 80% of a project’s value and profit potential
Performed unsupervised under tight deadlines to allow estimators ample time for bid preparation, driving successful sales and customer loyalty
Estimator/Project Manager (Promoted after 1 year)
Cost estimating for demo/earthwork projects completing 2-5 estimates per week with strict deadlines
Analysis of extensive plans and specifications for costing and construction
Preparation of detailed legal proposals for public works projects, and in 3 instances, successfully protesting opposing proposals via error checking, securing $3mm in awards for the company
Project management for successful bids throughout the duration of the construction process, ensuring contract terms were met by General Contractors
Coordination of project specifics with local, state and federal agencies, general contractors, owners, architects and engineers
Estimated and managed 40+ projects over 4 years generating $5.1mm in sales
Lee, Goddard & Duffy, LLP - 2000-2004 (Summers)
Irvine, CA
Legal File Clerk
Maintained continuity of drafts, working copies, chronological copies, and original legal documents and documentary evidence
Organized and filed legal correspondence
Conducted high-value banking transactions and filed paperwork with various agencies for paralegal staff, maintaining confidentiality
EDUCATION
1999–2005 The University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
Business Administration Major / International Relations Minor
Admitted into Marshall School of Business as a Freshman, bypassing introductory business classes.
Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity
Completed 66 Units toward B.A.
ACQUIRED SKILLS
Advanced in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, 50 WPM
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign)
Adept at navigating new or unfamiliar CRM, WMS, and SaaS systems
Good grasp of conversational Spanish, Beginner’s proficiency in spoken Spanish
REFERENCES
Brendon Dillon – Supply Chain Project Manager – Google, Inc.
415-***-**** – ad5qdn@r.postjobfree.com
Jeff Brinton – Technical Infrastructure Decommission Mgr. - CommScope
562-***-**** – ad5qdn@r.postjobfree.com
Ivan De Aguiar – Auditor (Food Safety) - Semex Risk Mgmt. Solutions
888-***-**** – ad5qdn@r.postjobfree.com