Matthew Olson

advvcu@r.postjobfree.com; *** Flat Rock Trace, Port Wentworth, Ga 31407

Cell: 530-***-****; LinkedIn

Performance-driven, resourceful, and self-motivated professional with extensive experience in leadership in high stress environments and management in operational organizations.

Dedicated history of success in driving results within large organizations. A strong work ethic utilizing data-driven solutions, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and hybrid plans with a key focus on enhancing operational effectiveness. Instrumental in building and leading teams, training talented personnel, and delivering best-in-class service to achieve set objectives. Proven history of identifying problems and resolving queries to fulfill requirements in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to prioritize activities and manage workloads to achieve challenging deadlines and outcomes. Proven track record of attaining impressive results and outcomes in fast-paced environments. Adept at identifying process improvement opportunities in internal workflow and proposed alternative solutions. Strategic leader with a proven track record of developing action plans to identify and mitigate risks as well as steer innovation, continuous process improvement, and consistent operations growth. Articulate communicator; adept at engaging with senior management, collaborating cross-functionally, securing partnerships, and fostering long-term professional relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.

CAREER EXPERIENCE

Unites States Army, Captain (O-3), Field Artillery

Basic Officer Leaders Course, Target Mensuration Only, Joint Fires Observer Course

2020-2021 Brigade, Assistant Chief of Operations Fort Stewart, GA

Chief of daily operations in the Brigade’s Operations Center, responsible for planning, synchronizing, and executing complex training exercises to certify the brigade staff and subordinate battalions of upwards of 2000 personnel for worldwide deployment missions.

Selected as Supervisor with a staff of 5, directly responsible for the professional development of the Brigade.

Selected as Current Operations Chief (Battle Captain) for two Division War Fighter Programs, evaluating the ability of the Division to successfully conduct a force on force simulated engagement. Responsible for ensuring prior planning and logistics completed and executed to for deployment exercise area.

Facilitated and resourced the brigade commander’s professional development program for the DIVARTY.

2019-2020 Battery, Executive Officer Fort Stewart, GA

Logistics supervisor and assistant manager of a 200-person organization. Planned, directed, and supervised battery operations to include developing operations orders, conducting rehearsals, coordinating logistical support, and ensuring safe employment of the 3 DIVARTY Headquarters and Headquarters Battery; responsible for the accountability and maintenance of equipment valued at $20 million.

Increased the equipment availability to a 100% fully mission capable fleet by increased planning and immediate troubleshooting of challenges.

Successfully implemented 10 deployments of equipment to ensure exercise success.

2018-2019 3rd Infantry Division, Adjutant to the Division Artillery Commander Fort Stewart, GA

Aide de camp and organizer for the Division Artillery Commander. Responsible for scheduling events and running the duties of the DIVARTY Command Office. Planned, directed, and coordinated multiple DIVARTY events. Responsible for the accountability and maintenance for the command group vehicles.

Led the successful coordination and planning for Division Artillery Commander to stay knowledgeable and briefed with fellow leadership, subordinates across the country and over seas on deployment.

2016-2018 Company Fire Support Officer Fort Stewart, GA

Led a 10-person section in austere, high-stress conditions during multiple Combat Training Center rotations; responsible for providing precision fires from artillery and aviation assets simultaneously in support of daily combat operations.

EDUCATION United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

Bachelor of Science, Political Sciences, concentration in System Engineering, 2015

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