Olivia Armstrong Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Greater Seattle Area

● Managed as many as 14 projects at one time at different stages of product development for small craft breweries all the way to large multinational brands; with 5 products currently in market. All products delivered during the global pandemic.● Collaborated with the SVP of Engineering, the VP of Operations and the CEO to develop and manage new processes to track projects within Taphandle’s new product line. ● Track customer’s product requirements and manage the overall sampling and manufacturing timeline. Working with teams in Europe, Asia, and the US to make sure requirements are accurately communicated and implemented in the product design. Ensuring minimal changes to product after sampling and a smooth transition to production. ● Familiarized myself with engineering concepts, manufacturing methods, and beverage dispense equipment with no knowledge prior to the job. ● Collected, categorized, and wrote technical compliance documentation for our products.

Seattle, Wa

● Partnered with COO to build and manage mergers and acquisitions process from scoping to integration. Processed lead to four screened acquisition opportunities and identified one successful merger. Reduced management capacity for evaluation and brought data into the process, enabling the company to walk away from unprofitable deals sooner and saving millions of dollars ● Responsible for scoping and executing internal and customer projects, ensuring the team understands all objectives, timeline, and priorities. Managed 10 projects in total, executing six at one time.● Built and managed the Series-B investor data room and partnered with potential investors to navigate information and support requests. Responsible for managing the data room experience and creating a comprehensive and intuitive format. ● Collaborated with Director of Program Management to develop and implement new project management processes across the organization. Played a cross-functional role to ensure all systems and processes were evaluated and included as necessary, successfully navigating the inclusion of all parties. ● All projects delivered on time, in scope and within budget. Led the project team to successfully navigate all issues that arose and kept stakeholders informed. Maintained ongoing communication plans and connecting all necessary parties

Seattle, Wa

● Managed Mr. Jung’s calendar and responsible for sound independent decisions regarding his time. ● Screened incoming correspondence and prioritized appropriately.● Owned budget planning and coordination for all office and company-wide events. ● Responsible for providing summaries and conducting research for upcoming business meetings.

Bellevue, Wa

Seattle, Wa

• Administrative duties – answer phones, process daily mail, direct constituents to appropriate services and information.• Track and analyze policy issues in local and national media markets to see what key stakeholder messages are on both sides • Research and write policy and outreach summaries for the Senator and/or staff • Watch DC and local government’s committee hearings to examine messaging on a variety of issues • Participate in meetings with Outreach staff • Develop and execute an expanded outreach plan for the internship program• Recruit, hire, and supervise interns.• Develop and update tracking tools for the Outreach team• Coordinate and systematize inauguration ticket requests• Scheduling for the State Director

Seattle, Wa

• Answer phone calls and take down constituents concerns, direct constituents to their caseworker, and assist them finding helpful information• Greet constituents that come into the office and assist them in any way possible• Process daily mail• Write letters of support and inquiry for constituents with the immigration caseworker• Closed 120+ cases for the immigration caseworker• Clean up database coding and contacts• Research for Outreach staff

London, United Kingdom

Oversee team of 7 people to organize the first Conflict, Security and Development Conference. Aside from overseeing the logistics, sponsorship, and public relations teams; the other co-chairs and myself researched potential panelists and communicated with them about attendance and panel organization.

Portland, Oregon Area

• Recruit members in the steering committee through interview and application process • Select of theme, speakers, and debate topics with the group • Communicate with potential speakers and speaker’s bureaus • Logistical planning, such as flights, hotel, hosts for the speakers, and payment for the speakers. • Budget management, and bid for future funding

Lewis And Clark College

Gather case study materials, analyze patterns in 16 cases, read finished case studies for missing information, meet with advisor Bob Mandel once a week to assess progress.

Longbranch, Wa

• Train and supervise counselors• Make time-off schedules• Pair counselors weekly• Speak with children that have behavioral issues, administer verbal/written contracts• Resolve issues with counselors and support counselors• Delegate responsibilities• Evaluate counselors twice formally, and give feedback on performance daily

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Arranged and attended meetings with congressional staff to gain support and knowledge about our project• Research potential funding sources and prepare materials for grant applications• Compiled research about various topics relating to our project (including Israeli education statistics, grant foundations, other non-profits that are similar to New Story Leadership).• Attend board meetings and contribute to discussions about the direction and progress of the project

Certificate, Project Management

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Conflict, Security, And Development

Activities and Societies: Conflict, Security and Development Conference

B.A., International Affairs, With Departmental Honors

Activities and Societies: International Affairs Symposium steering committee

Bachelor'S, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu-Gamma Delta, National Society of Collegiate Scholars