Stephen M Olson
Sheboygan WI **081
*******@*********.***
Objective Obtain a secure position and utilize my skills to aid employer
to meet and exceed business goals
Summary ? Nearly 15 years experience successfully in leading Shipping
Department. Lead reorganization, implemented new technology, and
improved general morale. Responsible for inventory control,
managing and training employees, meeting deadlines in a
proficient manner with success in satisfying customer needs.
? Nearly 20 years in successful sales and
management utilizing top notch skills to meet corporate goals in
paint and agricultural industries. Work extremely well to assess
customer needs, as well as a liaison with company, and employee
needs to satisfy and incorporate goals of all parties.
Work History
2000-2009 Sheboygan Paper Box Company, Sheboygan WI
Shipping Department Supervisor
Payroll administration. Transportation cost analysis, inventory
turns utilizing excel spreadsheet skills. Daily supervision of
all outgoing shipments to customers in North America. Liaison
between sales department and manufacturing facility for timely
delivery of finished goods.
1998-2000 Sheboygan Paper Box Company, Sheboygan WI
Shipping Department Foreman
Responsible for inventory control, the timely, correct and most
cost efficient shipment of finished goods to customers. Also the
training and discipline of six to eight employees of the
shipping department.
1995-1998 Sheboygan Paper Box Company, Sheboygan WI
Assistant Foremen - Shipping Department
Assist in managing six-eight employees in Shipping Department.
Responsible for maintaining inventory records and stock.
1991-1995 Moorman Manufacturing Company, Quincy IL
Outside Sales Representative
Outside Sales Representative
1989-1991 Professional Supply Company, Sheboygan WI
Outside Sales Representative
Northeastern Wisconsin territory. Responsible for sales of
sanitary maintenance materials on a direct basis to grocery
store chains, major industries, school systems, nursing homes
and hospitals.
1986-1989 Diamond Vogel Paint Company, Orange City IA
Manager/Sales Representative
Responsible for outside sales in Sheboygan and Northern
Wisconsin territory. Direct responsibility of managing Sheboygan
Wisconsin branch. Managed and trained four-five employees for
advertising, accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit
collection. Carried out management decisions and policies.
1983-1986 Diamond Vogel Paint Company, Milwaukee WI
Outside Sales Representative
Northern Wisconsin territory. Responsible for sales of paint and
paint related materials on a direct basis to painting
contractors and industrial accounts. Increased sales from
$90,000/year to $225,000/year and laid the foundation for
greater growth.
1977-1983 Diamond Vogel Paint Company, Milwaukee WI
Responsible for all deliveries for locations in Milwaukee
(including Metro area) and Madison WI. Deliveries also made in
all of Wisconsin, eastern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.
1975-1977 T.C. Esser Company, LaCrosse WI
Warehouse Manager, Paint Department
Responsible for shipping and receiving department. Ordered and
Maintained proper stock for LaCrosse branch
Education
1971 Graduate Gillett High School, general studies
1971-1974 University of Wisconsin LaCrosse, Majored in
Political Science and History
1990 ISSA - Workshop on Telephone Etiquette, Public Relations
and Building new accounts
1991 Moorman Manufacturing - Dairy Nutrition
1991 Moorman Manufacturing - Dairy Production, Nutrition, and
Management.
2008 Microsoft Office Suite 2007 training
2008 Forklift Certification through Safety First
2009 Industrial First Responder, Certified First Aid, CPR, AED -
American Red Cross
Awards Received
? New Sales Representative of the Year, Diamond Vogel Paint Company
- 1988
? Service Center Manager of the Year, Diamond Vogel Paint Company -
1989
References available upon request