JASON CARL OLSON

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North Las Vegas, NV 89084

925-***-****

DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES

-Exceptionally well organized

-Strong Communicator

-Committed to Excellence and High Standards

-Team Player – Positive Attitude – Professional

-Trainer, Coach, Motivator – Team Developer

-Quick to learn and apply new information

-Demonstrate flexibility and resourcefulness

-Excel in Performance – KPI, Goals, Sales

EXPERIENCE

April 2006 to November 2022

Independent Owner/Operator – Grocery Outlet – Elk Grove, CA/Pleasant Hill, CA

Elk Grove Grocery Outlet Duties Included: Grand Opened store in August of 2007 – Ownership of the Olson Family Inc., hands on management and leadership of total store operations i.e., P&L, hiring/recruiting, training, order writing, advertising and marketing, customer service, community involvement, weekly store sales of $135k, staff size 17. Sold store in November of 2011.

Pleasant Hill Grocery Outlet Duties Included: Took over ownership in November of 2011 – maintained the Olson Family Inc., as the business entity. Hands on management and leadership of total store operations i.e., P&L, hiring/recruiting, training, order writing, advertising and marketing, customer service, community involvement, weekly store sales of $235k, staff size 30. Pleasant Hill Business of the Year 2013, Contra Costa County Small Business of the Year 2020.

Became a Training Store Operator in 2007 and have trained 17 Aspiring Operators in Training (AOT’s) in addition to developing 5 internal candidates that all achieved Grocery Outlet Independent Operator status. Served on numerous Training & Development committees within the Grocery Outlet Inc., in addition to serving as a Board of Director on the Grocery Outlet Touching Lives Foundation since inception in 2008. Continued oversite and development of 21 Independent Operators through mentorship and training advisership throughout the Grocery Outlet Network of over 430 Independent Owner/Operator units.

September 1997 to April 2006

Store Manager – Haggen Inc – Ferndale, WA

Duties included: Oversight and management of total store operations, P&L, hiring, training, weekly store sales of $750k+, staff size 140. Store Manager of the Year 2004.

September 1996 to September 1997

Tribal Gaming Executive Director - Nooksack Indian Tribe – Deming, WA

Duties included: Chief administrator and enforcement official for the Nooksack Tribal Gaming Agency. Responsible for the regulation and security of the gaming operation by implementing and enforcing the Nooksack Tribe’s regulatory duties as defined in the Nooksack Tribe / Washington State Class 111 Gaming Compact, Tribal Gaming Ordinance, Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and other relevant laws and agreements effecting licensed gambling activities on the Nooksack Indian Reservation. Hire and supervise staff of fourteen gaming agents and surveillance officers to monitor Nooksack River Casino and staff of 250 personnel. Make presentations to Civic and community groups interested in learning about gambling activities on the reservation. Coordinate negotiations and design proposals for the Nooksack Indian Tribe in their dealings with local and legislative bodies concerning gambling on the reservation. Design and implement internal controls and approve all gaming activities conducted at the casino. Design and administer budgets and act as the Treasurer for the Nooksack Gaming Commission.

September 1995 to September 1996

Tribal Gaming Agent – Nooksack Indian Tribe – Deming, WA

Duties included: Protecting Tribal interests and working in concurrent jurisdiction with the State of Washington on enforcing the negotiated Tribal Gaming Compact; Liaison between Casino Management / Tribal Gaming Agency and Gaming Commission; Public Relations; Background investigations; Licensing of Gaming employees and vendors; Regulation and control of gaming operations including gambling related investigations, gambling surveillance, and reporting responsibilities; Also served as a delegate for the Native American Tribal Gaming Association and a regulatory representative for the Northwest Alliance of Gaming Tribes.

June 1994 to September 1995

Casino Games Dealer - Nooksack River Casino – Deming, WA

Duties included: Public relations, customer service in dealing and payout of winnings when applicable. Games dealt were: Craps, Blackjack, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Red Dog, Big Six and a good working knowledge of Roulette. Was promoted to Tribal Gaming Agent for the Nooksack Tribe.

September 1992 to May 1996

Student – Western Washington University – Bellingham, WA

Received Bachelor of Arts in History and concentrated studies in Psychology.

May 1990 to October 1992

Sales Associate – Mervyns Department Store – Bellingham, WA

Duties included: Cashiering, customer service, inventory preparation and control, merchandising, lead coordinator for store wide inventory preparation and freight processing.

Reason for leaving: To pursue college full time.

September 1988 to June 1994

Military Police Officer – U.S. Marine Corp Reserve – NAS Whidbey Island, WA

Performed police duties involving: Public relations, handling criminal offenses, base security, provided flight line security in the field, performed Marine infantry duties. Served on Active Duty during Desert Strom and rose to the rank of Sergeant. Trained others in the above duties and crossed trained into the Administration field serving as a Personnel and Training Sergeant. Extensive training in the following areas: Leadership, management, communications, speech, physical fitness, tactics and weapons. Awards received: Meritorious Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Expert Marksmanship for both pistol and rifle, Letters of Appreciation for Leadership.

Reason for leaving: The unit was reconfigured and the Military Police were reassigned, my six-year contract had been fulfilled and I chose to take and Honorable Discharge opposed to re-enlisting.

EDUCATION

-Mt Baker High School – Deming, WA

-Marine Corp Recruit Training Depot – San Diego, CA

-Lackland Air Force Base – San Antonio, TX

-Whatcom Community College – Bellingham, WA

-Western Washington University – Bellingham, WA

-University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business – Los Angeles, CA

COMMUNITY SERVICE

American Legion since 1994

Masonic Lodge since 1998

Masonic Shrine since 2000

Rotary since 2008

Former President of Boys & Girls Club – Ferndale, WA

Former Board of Directors Elk Grove Food Bank – Elk Grove, CA

Former Board of Directors Pleasant Hill Community Foundation – Pleasant Hill, CA

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