PETER OLSTEN
**** **** ****** ******, **. ***** 775-***-****
Objective
I offer a wide variety of experience, I am continuing my education to be more flexible in
the future.
Summary
US Army Veteran
Combat Engineer, squad leader, demo specialist, CBR trained
Security
Alarm monitor/dispatcher
Retail
Full line sporting goods
Manufacturing/ warehousing
Receiving, purchasing, shipping
WORK HISTORY
04/2004 - 01/2010 Materials Handler EE Technologies Reno,Nv
1 year in charge of receiving, count and verify incoming parts, report
discrepancies to purchasing. Put away received parts in assigned bins ready
for kitting.
2 months in purchasing, bought a wide variety of electronic components from
approved vendors.
3 years in charge of shipping, used Worldship and Fedex along with the
company's inventory program to maintain the warehouse. Used and
maintained the Instapacker machine. Made deliveries to local customers.
03/2003 - 02/2004 Administrator US Sports Jewelry Reno,Nv
I was responsible for the companies records and finances. I kept the check
book and applied for all the licenses and insurance needed to operate.
This was a start up that was attempting to sell licensed products to Minor
League Baseball.
08/1983 - 01/2003 Store Manager Big 5 Sporting Goods Davis, Ca.
12 years as the manager of a 7500 sq ft location. As manager I had total
responsibility for all aspects of day to day operations. This included hiring
and training of staff, scheduling within company guidelines,
merchandising, security, cleanliness, and profitability.
Ranked in the top 10 in several merchandise categories. Had the best cash
handling in the chain one year, and was consistently in the top 10.
Kept margins above the chain average by about 5% for 10 years.
07/1982 - 08/1983 Alarm Monitor / Dispatcher Electronic Security Patrol
Santa Rosa,
Ca.
The company had a contract with the city school district as well as about
200 business and residential customers.
06/1974 - 05/1982 Combat Engineer US Army Ft Carson, Co.
Completed basic and advanced training at Ft Leonard Wood,Mo.
3 year tour in Germany, made Soldier of the Month. Attended Demolitions
and Explosives School, graduated 8th in class.
Rotated back to Ft Dix, NJ. Attended CBR School, graduated 1st in class,
attended BNCOC Ft Knox, Ky, graduated 1st in class.
Reenlisted for a 3 year tour at Schofield Barracks,Hi. Volunteered for a
month tour in Enewetak Atoll. 1 year as company CBR NCO, was asst.
squad leader for the top squad in the battalion. Was picked as part of an
exchange program with the Australian Army.
EDUCATION
Montgomery High School Santa Rosa, Ca
High school diploma, 3 years cross-country team, member VICA
Santa Rosa Junior College Santa Rosa, Ca
Associate of Arts Degree in Retail Management
Currently attending Morrison University Reno,Nv
Seeking to complete a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business
Management .