Business management, sales and people skills, project management

James R. Olsen, j.d. m.b.a.

** *. *** *., ****, UT 84057

623-***-**** aczj1u@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Distinguished legal and business background with an unwavering commitment to company and client success. Solid background in all aspects of contract management, DOT Regulations, litigation, bankruptcy real estate and tax issues. Demonstrated ability to deliver unparalleled service, streamline processes, analyze complex issues, develop solutions, and attain major goals. Flexible, resourceful, and entrepreneurial, using organizational, time-management and planning skills to deliver projects on time with highest degrees of accuracy and attention to detail. Complete P&L responsibility for all positions held. Track record of success in negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence. Strong international logistics background. DOT experience, Extensive commercial trucking safety, taxation, medical review, and business experience. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Experience Highlights

THE OLSEN LAW FIRM, Peoria, AZ

Managing Attorney, 2008 – Present

Oversaw all aspects of a successful independent law firm employing eight staff members including staff development, training, business and sales, and office profitability. Retained and filed cases for over 1,600 clients, with experience in contract drafting and adherence, bankruptcy, foreclosure, debt settlement, REO, short sale operation, and lien avoidance. Filed cases for clients using state and federal laws. Advised clients and developed strategies for business operations, bankruptcy, corporate formation, and other cases, and represent clients in hearings, 341 exams, 2004 exams, reaffirmation hearings, and other business before the court. Worked for clients in real estate case management including foreclosure, REO, short sale, VA, and deed in-lieu of foreclosure.

Prepared and filed motions including motion to redeem property, motion to incur debt, motion to dismiss, motion to convert, and motion under section 722 to redeem property. Answer and argue all adversary motions within each case. Negotiated short sale transactions with various banks, financial institutions and private investors. Advised on and drafted sales, real estate, debt forgiveness, debt scheduling and other contracts for clients.

STATE OF ARIZONA, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, Phoenix, AZ

Intern - Financial Remedies Section, 2007

Researched complex questions of law involving criminal and civil matters, including application of the RICO statutes and rules of civil and criminal procedure. Wrote memoranda of the law and its application to assist section attorneys in enforcing Arizona criminal and civil law. Wrote case research on groundbreaking State of Arizona vs. Western Union case, eventually won in the Supreme Court.

HUTCHINSON, PERRY, & ASSOCIATES, Phoenix, AZ

Vice President of Sales, 2004

Served as senior sales and marketing executive for commercial collection agency, with responsibility for department profit and loss, strategic market analysis and planning, business development, marketing, pricing, client retention, and staff training / development. Supervised up to 15 sales employees. Developed and implemented motivational plans to optimize sales performance.

Helped design and implement a plan to bring company into ISO 9000 compliance.

STATE OF ARIZONA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, Phoenix, AZ

Motor Carrier Manager, 2002 – 2004

Managed motor carrier program for State of Arizona, including international fuel tax agreement, commercial driver’s license, medical review, and the international registration plan. Wrote legislation in support of the IRP, and IFTA, as well as Commercial Drivers Licensing, and lobbied the State Legislature to ensure its passage. Responsible for negotiation, monitoring, and subsequent enforcement of multi-million dollar contracts for department. Managed five departments with over 70 employees in different parts of the State. Responsibility for DOT and safety and training initiatives. Worked with state and federal employees to set-up and enforce safety and tax law. Served as liaison to federal government for contract grants and joint oversight systems. Wrote, reviewed and enforced contract provisions.

FOREVER LIVING PRODUCTS, Scottsdale, AZ

Sales Development Coordinator / General Manager, 1996 – 2001

Served as traveling general manager, responsible for returning under-performing MLM locations to full profitability and optimal operating efficiency. Was responsible for growing the business through HUNDREDS of independent distributors, working to ensure their, as well as the companies, success. Utilized fluency in Mandarin to work in Chinese-speaking areas. Responsible for staff supervision, sales, distribution, imports, training, facilities, and property leasing. Trained new managers in nine separate locations worldwide. Increased sales in all locations by a minimum of 80%.

EXPEDITORS INTERNATIONAL, Los Angeles, CA

Customer Service Manager, Export Manager, 1994 – 1996

Lead a large Customer Service Team for a national leading logistics company with total P&L responsibility. Made sure all staff were hired, trained, reviewed annually, and terminated where necessary. Provided exemplary customer service to clients in the logistics field to Southern California area, and as a gateway office, to clients of all other offices with freight moving to Asia, Australia, and Europe. Also had responsible for safety, training, and efficient operation of warehouse staff.

Education and Credentials

UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC, McGEORGE SCHOOL OF LAW. Sacramento, CA

Juris Doctor

THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT. Glendale, AZ

Master of International Management in Finance and Marketing M.B.A.

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Provo, UT

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science / Asian Studies and Business Management

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