Brian A. Olsen

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Wauconda, IL 60084

Home Phone 847-***-****

Cell: 847-***-****

Fax 847-***-****

Email: q2ss81@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A business professional with experience and understanding of financial concepts seeking an opportunity in

business management, real estate or commodities. Possesses a strong detailed orientation combined with creativity.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2005 – Present Peterson Woodwork Company, Wauconda, IL.

Construction Materials Supervisor and Carpenter

Major responsibilities include:

Responsible for unloading deliveries of construction materials, installed cabinetry and estimating.

Spread delivered construction materials to necessary floors throughout building. Communicated to

carpentry foreman. On the readiness of materials for installation. Performed light carpentry installation.

2002 – 2005 Binny’s Beverage Depot McHenry, IL.

Wine Manager

Major responsibilities include:

Recommended and sold high-end wine to customers. Ordered and merchandised product for wine

department on a weekly basis. Renovated wine department resulting in a 100% increase in

new wine sales in nine months. Established an ever increasing customer base and their interest

in wine. Participated in exclusive industry wine tastings and dinners. Discussed topics and events with

sales representatives. Vendor sponsored trip to the wineries of Sonoma/Napa Valley’s wine regions.

1997 – 2002 Binny’s Beverage Depot Buffalo Grove, IL.

Wine Consultant and Inventory Control Specialist

Major responsibilities include:

Recommended and sold high-end wine and spirits to customers. Responsible for all delivered

merchandise on a weekly basis. Assisted in the running of wine dinners and in-store tastings.

1985 – 1997 Olsen Woodwork Company, North Barrington, IL

Estimator and Bookkeeper

Major responsibilities include:

Produced profitable cost estimates. Performed bookkeeping duties.

EDUCATION

2011 Your Home Academy School, Real Estate Broker Course,

1992 DePaul University, Chicago, IL, B.S.C. in Finance

CERTIFICATIONS

2011 Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam, Buffalo Grove, IL, Passed but inactive.

References available upon request

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