Tom Olson

Experience

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  PM Engineering

  Mar 1994 - Jan 1997

  Plant Manager

  Managed plant operations and production for a clean room and industrial laundry. Streamlined the operations and was responsible for all production supplies including the $1M disposable products division. Previous responsibilities included route supervisor overseeing 3 full time routes. Reconfigured route stops and days to bring down the route hours and free up time for additional stops. Managed the largest customers and developed internal stocking programs which lead to internal growth within existing accounts and solidified company position. Show less

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  Galaxy Consumables

  Jan 1997 - Nov 2004

  Owner Operator

  Owner/Operator of Galaxy Consumables which was a disposable products and facility services distribution company for clean room, controlled environment manufacturers and food processors. Worked in Sales and Operations along with all aspects of the business prior to being aquired by AmeriPride Services in fall 2004.

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  AmeriPride Services an Aramark Company

  Nov 2004 - Nov 2018

  Product Manager
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  AmeriPride Services

  Nov 2004 - Feb 2019

  Revenue generating Sr. Product Manager in charge of managing and maintaining relationships with vendors providing Facility Services products to our organization. Responsible for new product development, product launches and discontinuing obsolete products. Conduct WebEx training presentations to our Sales and Service teams in 46 branches throughout the U.S. and Canada. Negotiate pricing with vendors and monitor SLA's to make sure they are meeting our expectations. Travel to our vendor locations to inspect their service capabilities and work environment for their employees. Travel to branches to provide onsite training and support during promotions and campaigns. Developed training and support materials for a successful launch of our new First Aid service. Conducted onsite pilots in Fresno and Sacramento to determine best go to market strategy and program pricing. Met first year goal less than 6 months into the program, with updated annual revenue of $6.5M. Previously developed and launched a Pattern Mat for rental with current annual revenue of $9M annually after 2 1/2 years after launch. Worked with Health Canada to successfully get MDEL licensing for our entire product line to meet regulatory requirements. Show less Merchandising Specialist/Product Manager for Facility Services products for a North American company that has 46 branches and over 5,000 employees. Partner with vendors to standardize programs and develop new products to add to our assortment. Worked with our U.S. and Canadian branches on Growth Campaigns to change the growth culture which has significantly increased company revenue in the Facility Services category. Developed product training and marketing materials which dramatically improved the knowledge and results of the Service and Sales teams in the field. Responsible for negotiating pricing with vendors and SLA's to meet our service expectations. Saved the company over $7M in the last 6 years by standardizing and maximizing our purchasing leverage. Show less

  • Sr. Product Manager

    Jan 2015 - Feb 2019

  • Merchandising Specialist/Product Manager

    Nov 2004 - Jan 2015
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  Aramark Uniform Services

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2023

  Marketing Manager overseeing FR Garments, First Aid & Safety, Restroom Supply Services and other facility services products in our assortment. Work with the Sales and Service teams across North America to create marketing materials and content that help simplify their jobs and gain more business. Create training presentations and content for the entire organization. Attend trade shows and conventions to raise brand awareness and gain valuable leads for the Sales team. Travel as needed to vendor locations, trade shows, market centers and distribution centers. Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve transparency and ensure everyone is aware of new products and services we provide our customers. Recently involved in the launch of Aramark AED service to the organization and work to integrate our Western First Aid division into Aramark Uniform. Instrumental in the successful conversion to Purell Healthy Soap and Purell Sanitizer as part of our Restroom Supply Services program. Show less

  • Strategic Marketing Manager

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2023

  • Marketing Manager Aramark Uniform Services

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2018
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  Vestis Corporation

  Oct 2023 - now

  Strategic Marketing Manager

  Responsible for company growth in core categories and strategic product development. Currently responsible for managing categories of Flame Resistant Garments, Restroom, First Aid/AED, Enhanced and High Visibility, Mats and Cleaning Chemicals. Responsible for building GTM plans and initiatives to grow each category and stay current with product assortment. Additional responsibilities include- Trade show support, budget review and management, travel to vendor locations to vet partnerships, new product research and additions where applicable and presentations to executive team and other departments. Show less