Monica Olson, M.A. Email & Phone Number

United States

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Supporting electrophysiology and WATCHMAN field sales with recruiting, hiring, and diversity initiatives while partnering with the business to hire top talent at Boston Scientific.

Minneapolis And St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

The Equity and Diversity Certificate Program helps learners develop tools necessary for advancing equity and diversity in all aspects of their personal and professional lives. The program offers learners a theoretical framework for understanding equity and diversity work, helps learners develop necessary skills for equity and diversity work, gives learners direct experience working and communicating across differences.

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Us

*Part of mass layoffs at CH Robinson*Trained and advised recruiters, Human Resources, business leaders and C level executives on inclusive hiring processes and diverse recruitment best practices.Created monthly TA DEI conversations for North America and Europe on various DEI topics included, but not limited to, unconscious bias, pronouns, neurodiversity, empathy and belonging, ERG’s, dimensions of diversity and beyond.Conducted DEI hiring best practices training for leadership and executive leadership teams.Advisor to the Hiring Review Committee, to ensure inclusive hiring processes and to increase diversity in the North American leadership positions. Managed ongoing communication, training, selection, and continuous improvement of the committee.Presented regularly to C level leadership teams on DEI quarterly business reviews.Partnered with Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to build and execute diverse recruitment strategies across the organization.Presented a LinkedIn Best Practices series with the Women’s ERG. Collaborated with media and employer brand teams on recruitment marketing strategies to attract diverse talent; built a road map for expanding diversity initiatives and programs.Executed an external partnership strategy to source and attract diverse talent. Led external diversity efforts, projects, programs, and initiatives.

Austin, Texas, Us

Partnered with The Talent Marketing Board while at CH Robinson. The Talent Marketing Board is the community for people leading employer brand and recruitment marketing at the world's largest companies.

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

Worked collaboratively with leadership teams, HR and DEI Council. Designed, launched and scaled a robust and creative inclusion and diversity recruiting strategy focused on expanding the pipeline engagement, and hiring top talent while enhancing the presence of diverse perspectives and backgrounds.Proposed goals for diversity recruiting efforts, tracked against these goals and reported on progress to communicate impact and identified areas of opportunity.Developed a consistent intern program to support career development and partnership with colleges and Universities.Committed to employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David’s Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive and collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Marlborough, Ma, Us

Led training and development initiatives for new leaders specific to hiring top talent, unconscious bias, HR objectives and behavioral based interviewing with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. Conducted New Employee Orientation for new employees on a regular basis, in addition to facilitating virtual training sessions. Partnered closely with global project teams to improve technology platforms specific to new hires and leadership development. Collaborated cross functionally across all divisions while maintaining a high level of professionalism and communication.Progressive responsibility in talent acquisition through mentoring, training and assisting new recruiters with overall processes, sharing best practices while focusing on diversity and inclusion initiatives. Recruited for cardiology, structural heart and Watchman sales division across the US. Partnered closely with hiring managers and HR business partners while building solid relationships to understand the recruiting needs of the business. Anticipated hiring needs and proactively identified recruiting solutions to meet those needs. Developed and executed recruiting strategies and other talent acquisition processes. Managed multiple clients and competing demands to attract qualified candidates. Actively built networks to facilitate a candidate pipeline, conducted interviews, and prepared, extended and negotiated offers. Boston Scientific is a global developer, manufacturer and marketer of medical devices whose products are used in a broad range of interventional medical specialties. Our strategy is to lead global markets for less-invasive medical devices by developing and marketing innovative products, services and therapies that address unmet patient needs, provide superior clinical outcomes and demonstrate proven economic value. We support global health and education initiatives, strive to improve patient advocacy, adhere to strong ethical standards and reduce our impact on the environment.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Performed full cycle recruiting and hiring tasks including, but not limited to screening resumes, checking references, conducting interviews, negotiating and extending offers, and closing candidates. Trained and coached candidates to prepare for interviews, updated resumes and social media. Employee relations professional, focusing on long term relationships with both candidates and clients to find the best match while being a quality resource. Partnered with a vast clientele including Fortune 500 clients in an array of industries as a preferred vendor of choice. Recognized by clients and candidates for excellent organizational leadership skills. Evaluated and administrated candidates through a variety of skills and references, as well as maintained and grew candidate and client relationships. Utilized Software Applications/ATS: Bullhorn Reach, LinkedIn Recruiter and Ebsta Ambrion is a locally owned firm and listed as one of the "Top 10 Executive Search Firms" in the Twin Cities by the local Business Journal. www.ambrion.com

Concord, California, Us

Prepared students for their education on a daily basis by assisting with the enrollment process over the phone, online and in person. Communicated with a national project team on a regular basis regarding student initiatives and goals. Trained and certified enrollment advisor for healthcare, nursing and business programs, as well as demonstrating leadership by assisting students during their education towards graduation. Trained new hires and acted as a resource and mentor during on the floor training. Facilitated team meetings, presentations and teleconferences at the request of management. Recognized as a top performer on a weekly and monthly basis in the Midwest Region winning multiple awards in communication, leadership among teammates and students, customer service and enrollment. Consistently exceeded retention goals at 80% or higher. Selected for an Ignite Leadership Development group, and worked closely with academic departments and teams.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Sold advertising space by developing and managing client contacts for 4 locally owned publications: MN Parent Magazine, Southwest Journal, MN Good Age and The Journal, while working closely with small businesses to build their brand in the community. Conducted meetings with new prospective clients on a daily basis in person and on the phone. Self managed own clientele base, recognized for reaching sales goals and deadlines and contributing to the growth of the company on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis. Trained and mentored new sales representatives through on the job training and development. Assisted with event coordination, logistics and sales for annual events: MN Parent Camp and Education Fairs, and Southwest Minneapolis Home Improvement Fairs.

Worked closely with the First Year Experience Office, assisting incoming freshmen and transfer students with registration across departments and majors. Provided campus tours and served on a student panel as a resource and mentor.

M.A. In Organizational Leadership

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