Darren Olson is a Senior Director of Consumer Innovation at Upmc Health Plan. He possess expertise in entrepreneurship, leadership, business strategy, start ups, strategic planning and 25 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Even though his time at Regence was short, his impact is still being felt due to his great process improvement skills. Darren is able to learn new processes quickly, and improve them at the same time. The account reconciliation improvements he made saved a lot of time, and took complex reconciliations and made them understandable to lower level staff which also saved money." and "It is my pleasure to offer a recommendation for Darren Olson. Darren not only has the technical qualifications and mental turpitude, but has also demonstrated the leadership, business acumen, management ability, technical expertise, and oral and written skills necessary to succeed in all that he endeavors. While Co-owner and Chief Operations Officer of Noble Ambulance, I observed Darren’s substantial skills first hand and was astonished with his level of performance at such a young age. In the four years I directed Darren, he consistently displayed insight and knowledge beyond his years, and I relied upon his judgment quite heavily. In his position as Operations Manager, Darren was required not only to perform technical exercises, he was also expected, among other things to manage multiple projects simultaneously vis a vis predetermined budgets, cultivate and strengthen employee and customer relationships, manage and train emergency personnel, develop internal systems and procedures, including a comprehensive field training and evaluation program (FTEP), and he not only fulfilled but exceeded my expectations in these very important functions. On a personal level, I very much enjoy Darren’s self-confidence, Infectious sense of humor, creativity, and discipline. With perseverance and initiative, He helped to grow a start-up medical transportation company into the third largest advanced life support service in the state of Oregon. He developed very strong relationships both in and outside the office environment, and I attribute a major portion of the company’s culture to his vision and ability to unite people. Finally, Darren’s unique combination of the above skills, with a high level of moral and ethical standards, has been critical to his personal and professional development. It is my belief that he will succeed in any undertaking largely because of his determination to adhere to these standards and accomplish his goals with integrity. I have only touched upon the most important abilities of this highly qualified and motivated individual. I offer my highest recommendation for Darren Olson. If I can be of any further assistance, or provide you with additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me."