Brandy Olsen

Brandy Olsen

Closing Department Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Financial Analysis | Process Design | Growth

  • Education

    • Loyola University Chicago

      2005 - 2007
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Design and Visual Communications Graduated Magna Cum Laude
    • School of the Art Institute of Chicago

      1999 - 2001
      Fine and Studio Arts
    • Colorado State University

      2018 - 2020
      Graduate Certificate in Business Management
    • Ringling College of Art and Design

      1994 - 1997
      Fine and Studio Arts
  • Experience

    • Providential Bancorp Ltd

      Jan 2004 - Jun 2007
      Closing Department Manager
    • Digital Kitchen

      Jan 2007 - May 2007
      Production Intern
    • Eatdrink

      Jun 2007 - Nov 2009
      Producer
    • Envoy Chicago

      Jan 2010 - Feb 2018

      Leviathan is a specialized creative agency that brings narrative content and emerging technologies into physical environments. OPERATIONS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: skilled in project-based budgeting, financial planning, accounting, HR, payroll, self-sourced recruiting (finding and maintaining relationships with amazing talent), contract negotiation, facilities management, and event planning. Producer & Project Manager of VFX, Animation, & Digital Design. CLIENT RELATIONS & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: experienced in responding to RFP's, writing SOW's, building project budgets, building a staff, and managing project teams.

      • Head of Operations

        Jan 2013 - Feb 2018
      • Managing Producer

        Jan 2010 - Jan 2013
    • Foodservice Equipment Distributors Assoc.

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2019
      Director of Operations

      Worked to identify and implement new software and technology that would best support strategic goals and streamline internal processes.

    • Luci Creative

      May 2019 - now
      Director of Finance and Administration

      Luci is design agency that develops, designs, and implements compelling exhibits and spaces for museums, cultural institutions, and corporations. OPERATIONS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: focused on process improvement and developing scalable solutions for for a growing company. Skilled in self-sourced talent recruiting, software integrations, project-based financial planning, and financial reporting, company culture & retention.

    • Ravenswood Studio, Inc.

      Nov 2021 - now
      Director of Finance And Administration
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Lean Expert

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
      Jan 2021
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB)

      Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE)
      Sept 2020