Donald J. Olson Email & Phone Number

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Providing business development resources and entrepreneurial education for the Suncoast community. Also serving as an advocate for the Suncoast Business Support Coalition through the THRiVE accelerator.
• Plan, develop, and facilitate education events (conferences, workshops, etc.) in person and remotely for a variety of audiences (entrepreneurs, business leaders, employers, and community job seekers).
• Procure venues, technology, catering, sponsors, and subject matter experts to produce educational workshops, professional development, and educating the different constituencies of the workforce.
• Coordinate entrepreneurial training opportunities to include the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum and THRiVE Business Model Canvas Accelerate to Success program.
• Rapid Response Program Coordinator for Sarasota and Manatee Counties working with employers to prevent or mitigate the negative impacts of layoffs on workers, businesses, and communities.
• Attend networking events to promote CareerSource Suncoast services and generate positive opinion for our innovative solutions and investment in talent-driven economic development.

Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Perform business analysis and assessment with respect to business strategy and management best practices. Develop strategic initiatives and prioritize the project portfolio to implement strategic projects and realize strategic goals. Perform research and develop content to contribute to the college of business body of knowledge. Special projects include.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Perform self assessment / business analysis to evaluate current state and develop a corporate information technology and systems program and prioritize projects to enhance our operational processes and organizational.
• Work with cross-functional teams to build business cases to support investment decisions.
• Developed the corporate information technology and systems strategy and roadmap forward.
• Implemented strategy through successful project management using PMI best practices.
• Developed corporate standards for technology procurement and network compatibility.
• Developed and maintained I.T. departmental annual budget and identified cost reductions.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

• Perform research and business analysis activities from the human resource management perspective. Advise clients on matters including knowledge and business acumen in HRM strategy and best practices. Generate project.
• Advise on employee benefit packages and evaluate benefit contract bids.
• Maintain employee records, paperwork, database, and records management.
• Cover all legal compliance for human resource federal and state requirements.
• Represent employer in professional meetings, recruiting, and community events.
• Organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Beginning as a Contract Support Specialist and promoted to Project Manager working with the ITS Program team on several advanced technology and ITS systems, construction, and tactical projects including contract management, software development, wireless communications, fiber-optic data communications, system architecture design and configuration.