Dave Olson
dave (at) olsonboys.org

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Creative * Versatile * Tech-savvy * Project-oriented

Experienced writer and marketer seeking projects in new media development which will utilize my innovative thinking skills, creative abilities, technology expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit.

I am adept and experienced at writing (creative and expository), producing and narrating presentations, outreaching to media and public, and organizing groups and workflow.

Experience

Freelance Writer, Consultant and Media Producer
Giggling Piglet Projects, North Vancouver, BC & Olympia, Washington – Ongoing
- Produce numerous podcast programs and publish episodes on blogs for subscribers
- Wrote, narrated and funded a feature-length, travel documentary film, “The HempenRoad” - presented screenings and distributed video internationally
- Researched history of hemp in Japan and published discourse in “Journal of International Hemp Association” – also excerpted (and translated) in several books and magazines
- Published technology and culture essay column, “Levelling the Playing Field” in “Menu” magazine

Recent clients include: Eastside Club, Clubside Cafe, VSpa, Valley Athletic Club, Blue Door Guesthouse, Dick's Brewing Company, and Lenkerbrook Services.
Podcasts include: Canucks Outsider, Olympic Outsider, Choogle on, and Postcards from Gravelly Beach, plus Urban Vancouver & Clubside Breakfast Time

Co-founder and Minister of Marketing Affairs
Zhonka Broadband, Olympia, Washington – Dec. 2002 – Oct. 2005
- Conceived and implemented business plan for DSL Internet service provider
- Designed and produced complete corporate collateral package and advertising materials
- Conducted marketing campaigns and devised pricing schemes and promotions
- Wrote press releases and represented company to media, public policy makers and business groups
- Presided over tax matters, corporate record-keeping and managing intellectual property (registered DMCA agent with US Library of Congress)

Marketing Director / Internet Marketing Executive
OlyWa.net, Olympia, Washington - Apr. 1998 – June 2001
- Supervised complete re-branding and creation of related materials
- Planned trade shows exhibits, customer appreciation events and workshops
- Developed and conducted sales promotions and advertising campaigns
- Represented company to media and produced events for community groups
Note: Participated in corporate merger with Advanced Telcom Group in April 2000.

Founder and General Manager
Internet Adventures, Olympia, Washington - Nov. 1996 – May 1998
- Conceived, founded and managed a complete web design and training company
- Assembled teams for comprehensive web-site development for a diverse client base including large corporations and state agencies
- Art directed company branding and related collateral including websites, ads, and brochures
- Taught classes, designed interactive curriculum and conducted training seminars to groups

Clients included: Evergreen College's KAOS Radio (also served as technology advisor), Lumbermen's Building Centers, WA State Higher Education Coordinating Board, Governor's Advisory Board for Juvenile Justice, Washington Insurance Association, Thurston Regional Planning Council, South Puget Sound Community College's "Making the Connection" program, Berschauer Phillips Construction Company, and more.

Bilingual Tour Host and Marketing Representative
Star Sand Beach Club & Subsea Tours - Guam - 12/1993 – 06/1996
- Guided international tourists on nature excursions with cultural history dialogue
- Narrated a underwater, coral reef viewing tour in Japanese and Korean, including safety briefing
- Represented eco-tour companies to Japanese package tour agencies at hotels

Education

The Evergreen State College, B.A. 2004, Inter-disciplinary studies
- Emphasis in communication, public policy, philosophy, and management strategies
- Also studied: creative writing, literature, and film at University of Utah; Japanese literature, Micronesian history, and teaching at University of Guam; honors writing and liberal education at Utah Valley College
- Participated in “Writers at Work” professional writing conference, plus numerous hands-on technology events including Mind Camp, Gnomedex, Northern Voice, NANOG

Software

Macromedia (Dreamweaver, Fireworks), Adobe (Photoshop, Pagemaker, Illustrator, Image Ready, Acrobat), Microsoft (Word, Excel), Apple iLife (Garage Band, iMovie). Strong understanding of Internet connectivity technologies, protocols and applications. Can handwrite HTML and some CSS, make blogs, podcasts and RSS feeds.

Etcetera

- Dual-citizen (CAN/USA) – may work in either country
- Selected to Business Examiner newspaper’s “40 Under 40” list of young executives, 2003

Contact

References and letters of recommendation upon request.

dave (at) olsonboys.org (no unsolicted e-mail!)

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Skill Recap:
Writing - creative and expository expression
Thinking - the critical and innovative variety
Producing - building ideas in various media
Marketing - communicating effective messages
Managing - organizing diverse projects and people
Outreaching - relations for the media and public
Talking - for audio/video work and other presentations

Contact

References and letters of recommendation upon request.

dave (at) olsonboys.org (no unsolicted e-mail!)

Last updated: Thursday, July 26, 2007 21:31

Remixed (short version)

Creative - Versatile - Tech-savvy

Dave Olson dave (at) olsonboys.org

Tags

Write - Produce - Promote - Plan - Listen - Market - Strategize - Manage - Outreach - Think - Speak - Design - Podcast - Blog - Present - Brainstorm

Briefly

Experienced writer and marketer seeks opportunities in media creation and promotion to utilize creative abilities, communication skills, technology expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. Rich understanding of new media memes and social media applications for businesses and artists.

Experience

Marketing Coordinator, Elastic Path Software, Vancouver, BC April 2006 ~ Current Initiated corporate blogging and podcasting program; conducted all manner of marketing campaigns; wrote data sheets, feature guides, presentations, white papers, case studies, press releases; supervised collateral creation and organized trade shows exhibits.

Freelance Writer/Producer/Consultant, Giggling Piglet Projects, North Vancouver, BC June 2001 ~ Ongoing Produce, preform and promote podcasts and film projects; write essays, articles and columns for publication; consult on new media development and marketing strategies for emerging businesses.

Minister of Marketing, Zhonka Broadband, Olympia, Washington Dec. 2002 ~ Oct. 2005 Co-founded DSL Internet service provider (ISP) including writing business plan and funding offering and supervising corporate governance, tax and IP matters. Also responsible for marketing duties including collateral creation, campaign management, community outreach, pricing and promotions. Represented company to media, policy-makers and business groups.

Marketing Director, OlyWa.net, Olympia, Washington May 1998 ~ June 2001 Supervised company re-branding for ISP, planned trade shows exhibits, organized customer outreach events and workshops, conducted advertising campaigns and represented company to media and community. Note: Participated in corporate merger in April 2000 with Advanced TelCom Group and became Internet Marketing Executive at new company.

General Manager, Internet Adventures, Olympia, Washington Nov. 1996 ~ Apr. 1998 Founded web design and training company; managed teams of designers and developers; art-directed company branding and collateral; taught classes and seminars from original, interactive curriculum.

Tour Host & Marketing Rep, StarSand Beach Club, Guam, Micronesia Dec. 1993 ~ June 1996 Guided international tourists on nature excursions in Japanese language and represented eco-tour companies to tour agencies for marketing endeavors.

Education

The Evergreen State College, B.A. 2004, Inter-disciplinary studies Emphasis in writing, literature, communication, public policy, philosophy, and international management. - Also attended University of Utah, University of Guam and Utah Valley State College

Et-cetera

• Dual-citizen (CAN/USA) - Travel-ready
• Business Examiner (Tacoma, WA) newspaper’s “40 Under 40,” 2003
• Widely quoted in mainstream and social media outlets
• Presented to dozens of groups on Internet and culture related topics
• Published essays in journals, magazines, newspapers and books

Contact

Discretion requested - Serious inquires only References, letters and links upon request

Evergreen Graduation 2004