Paul K. Olson
Operations Management Professional
Mexico City
Summary
Accomplished operations management professional with over 20 years of progressive experience and proven performance in operations and production management at the corporate and military service levels. Demonstrated success in highly demanding and critical business and service assignments. Extensive experience leading high-performance teams in the aerospace and maritime industries, as well as in the US Air Force in manufacturing operations, project management, and active duty assignments. Strong background in Public Administration, Information Technology, and a distinguished military career provide a solid foundation for comprehensive business management and leadership.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Executive Language Skills Development Manager
Modern Language Center
01.2021 - Current
- Servicing Mexican and International Corporations such as Grupo Salinas, Banco Azteca, Reinsurer Patria and Warner Music in executive training and coaching, customized for high level executives focused on improving communication skills in English as a second language
- Development of intensive and customized learning and study plans for fluency and communication capabilities in English as a second language for high level Spanish speaking executives in need for improving verbal and written communication skills in areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, HR, law, logistics and general business activities
- Overall management and administrative control of Modern Language Center business process
Production Manager
Pinmar
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led the production line for superyacht refit and repair with market-leading processes and application technologies to ensure unrivalled results in painting for refinishing and finishing new build vessels with a proven record of premium quality and world class standards
- Overseeing a team of 29 union and nonunion technicians
- Management and supervision for infrastructure and scaffolding, containment and fittings for 20 refinishing and finishing superyacht projects worth more than $200 million
- Management and allocation of 7 contractor companies for specific process execution overseeing (+100 personnel), ensuring project efficiency, on time and on budget deliveries
- Communication, coordination and reporting to Company Headquarters for project and performance evaluations
Multi-Function Manufacturing Manager
Sikorsky – a Lockheed Martin Company
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Assignments in Blackhawk helicopters manufacturing process for the US Department of Defense and International Armed Forces and Governments
- Overseeing a team of up to 48 union and nonunion technicians
- Led and managed the process for operational readiness certification of +30 Blackhawk helicopters annually, prior to delivery to the US Defense Department and other international customers, assuring full operational capabilities for a revenue of $750 million
- Managed the plant finishing shop, executing +20 paint jobs for Blackhawk helicopters per year to the highest standards to ensure optimal performance and operation, for on time, full compliance to safety standards and mandated budget requirements
Senior Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Distinguished military career with multiple service assignments and deployments at different US Military installations around the world
- Led and managed a 31-member team responsible for aviation management of 9500 missions, 180K passengers and 100K cargo tons
- Achieved 99.7% on time departure rate using Lean Six Sigma Principles
- Managed 6 years’ worth of monthly operations readiness planning and reporting for 8 departments
- 576 reports were transmitted to military government headquarters
- 100% on time delivery, assuring operations budget and resource allocation of over $100 million for full compliance to operational objectives
- Hurricane Evacuation team manager executing emergency evacuation of 11 aircraft
- Implemented alternate airfield operating procedures, averting a potential loss of $375 million in government aircraft assets
- Directed operations team response to 12 aircraft emergencies; 194 airport emergency response agencies alerted, saving 201 lives and $384 million in aircraft assets
Education
B.S - Diplomacy and Military Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, History
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HIA.A.S - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALProfessional Diploma - Network System Administration
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Durham, NCSkills
Negotiation
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Citizenship
- United States citizen by birth
- Mexican permanent resident (as of 11/01/24)
Timeline
Executive Language Skills Development Manager
Modern Language Center
01.2021 - Current
Production Manager
Pinmar
01.2019 - 01.2021
Multi-Function Manufacturing Manager
Sikorsky – a Lockheed Martin Company
01.2015 - 01.2019
Senior Operations Manager
United States Air Force
01.2008 - 01.2014
A.A.S - Information Systems Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Professional Diploma - Network System Administration
New Horizons Computer Learning Center
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO 21)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Professional Development Series Certification
B.S - Diplomacy and Military Studies, Public Administration, Political Science, History
Hawaii Pacific University
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