Robert Olson

Experience

• 

  Western Carolina University

  Aug 1994 - Aug 1999

  Budget Officer

  • Directed all university budget operations.• Installed the One-Card system and managed operations of university card center.• Planned and implemented the resident student data network, replacement telephone switch, and cable television system.• Coordinated campus-wide NACUBO benchmarking project.

• 

  Old Dominion University

  Aug 1999 - Oct 2010

  General Manager of Auxiliary Services

  • Manage financial operations for Auxiliary Service units in accordance with university and commonwealth guidelines and procedures.•Contract Administrator for University Bookstore (Follett), soft drink (Pepsi), snack vending (Aramark Refreshment Services), laundry (Caldwell & Gregory), and Convocation Center Audit.• Served on selection committee and provided financial analysis for the Dining Services contract, as well as supply monthly reconciliation of student meal and point usage.• Created six-year pro formas to forecast future revenues and expenditures for Housing, Parking, Webb Operations, Dining Services and the University Bookstore.• Direct and oversee the University Card Center and University Mail Center.• Planned and implemented the installation of CS Gold and Micros register system.• Participate in Orientation sessions by answering questions and informing incoming students and their parents about the University and Auxiliary Services. Show less

• 

  Christopher Newport University

  Oct 2010 - Mar 2019

  Executive Director of Auxiliary Services

  • Manage financial operations for Auxiliary Service units in accordance with university and commonwealth guidelines and procedures.• Detail five-year financial plans for University Housing, Ferguson Center of the Arts, and Freeman Athletic and Recreational Center.• Developed the concept and executed the contract for online textbook purchasing through Follett, replacing the brick and mortar bookstore.• Introduced and oversee the Follett contract for university general merchandise sales.• Consult with architectural firms on all capital projects related to Auxiliary Services.• Direct and oversee the maintenance and housekeeping for Ferguson Center of the Arts, Freeman Athletic and Recreational Center, University Chapel, and David Student Union.• Manage the operations and planning for the Parking and Transportation Office and Student Mail Room.• Supervise the maintenance, housekeeping, assignments, and billing operations for University Housing.• Member of Logistics sub-group of the University Emergency Response Team. Show less

• 

  William & Mary

  Mar 2019 - now

  Develop and manage budgets for auxiliary departments, process monthly financial operations, develop and run monthly reports, oversee procurement and personnel matters. Position prepares monthly budgets and forecasts for Director. Process all accounts receivable and payables and responsible for ensuring all are posted to the correct accounts. Assists in the fiscal administration and fiscal oversight of Auxiliary Services contracts to include Food Service, Vending Services, Child Care Center, Bookstore, Print Shop, ATM, and Cell Towers. Provides support to Auxiliary Services relative to lease administration for the bookstore. Provides support and serves as a liaison to the Auxiliary Enterprise relative to Human Resources, Finance, Facilities Management, and Procurement. Show less

  • Associate Director of Administration and Finance - Auxiliary Services

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Business and Contracts Manager for Auxiliary Services

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2023