Brian Olsaver Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

As Vice President Analysis, I lead complex operational Business Value Creation Reviews spanning multiple industries, functions and countries. Expertise lies in identifying the major operational, people, and technology opportunities for organizations, and to architect and oversee practical business solutions that result in substantial financial - P&L reconcilable, improvements.

Participate as one of a team conducting a comprehensive review of the operational activity of an organization in order to determine the scope, nature and extent of potential opportunity for an intervention leading to measurable, sustainable financial benefits for the client organization.• Using specified techniques and tools, conduct studies, assessments, interview and statistical analysis of the process and procedure of a prospective client’s operation• Seek and identify the root causes of operation and organizational difficulties, barriers and change hurdles• Seek and identify opportunities for enhancement of current client activity • Ensure that all conclusions and observations are properly validated and accurately reported• Participate in the analysis write-up and contribute to the development of the client presentation• Provide training and guidance to Installation Specialists assigned to the analysis

As a Manager of Operations, I am responsible for the day-to-day management of client transformations using a team-based implementation approach, my focus is firmly on delivering the results required to achieve the financial and operational objectives agreed.At Alexander Proudfoot, we help Executive Management and their people take their businesses to new levels of performance delivering results on a scale and at a speed the company would not be able to achieve on its own. What would otherwise take the company alone years to realize is accomplished within months.We transform operational performance by helping our clients use their existing assets more effectively. Working in joint Proudfoot and client teams, we improve their top line through increased throughput and revenue and/or their bottom line with reduced operational costs. A critical element of our focus is improving the effectiveness of management.With the emphasis on measurement, we pride ourselves on the fact our assignments mean our clients benefit from significantly increased profitability. Typical benefits run into millions and we deliver this return on investment within 12 months.

Served as EA to CEO to work on projects and research assignments as assigned by CEO, with the purpose of Executive Leadership Development through assignments, exposure and participation in executive leadership meetings.Served on teams dedicated to the internal improvement of the Front End (sales), Business Analysis, Business Delivery, Service Offerings development and Human Capital.

Ensure that deliverables (current systems flow, historical data identification, identification of operations problems, etc.), for installation areas are completed on time and are consistent with both client and internal requirements for cost, schedule and quality through the management of a team of consultants; internal management and development of process consultants. I served as an Acting Project Manager on a 19 week engagement with a manufacturing client that delivered full benefits and met all internal requirements and delivered $3 million in savings to the client.

As a process consultant from March 2006 - 2008 I was responsible for providing management consulting services in accordance with Proudfoot methodologies and processes to major clients. Duties performed include: analyze work processes, systems, organizational function and structures using interviews, observations, data and statistical analysis to determine how to generate measurable benefits and behavioral change; train client in effective use of management systems, tools, techniques; act as counselor, facilitator, co-leader, presenter, trainer as required. During this time I was also permanently assigned to the Business Review team and was successfully engaged in several go-aheads.

As a Production Supervisor I had the responsibility for ensuring production, quality and productivity goals are met, workforce scheduling for a 31 person shift, coaching/mentoring employees in a Self-Directed Work Team environment and leading the change from a traditional manufacturing environment to a High Performance Work System (self-directed work teams). I started as a Management Trainee, and moved to Quality Assurance Supervisor with responsibility for developing, implementing and monitoring quality policies plant wide, driving and implementing change, conducting associate certifications and testing and leading 5S teams in work space design and layout.