Brian Olson

Brian Olson serves as the Operations Manager at Lakeside Book Company since February 2014, where oversight includes managing day-to-day operations of two fulfillment centers and a team comprising 6 supervisors and 200-250 indirect reports. Key responsibilities encompass financial forecasting, monitoring operational costs, and improving team performance through training and mentorship. Achievements include consistently exceeding financial goals, reducing labor costs annually, and leading a successful facility safety program, recognized with a company safety award in 2017. Prior experience includes roles as Shipping & Second Shift Supervisor at RR Donnelley, overseeing outbound shipments and employee management, and as a Management Intern at Wal-Mart, where supervision and order processing skills were developed. Brian Olson holds a BBA in Supply Chain Operations Management from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh.