Ryan Olson

Experience

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  ARB Inc

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Project Engineer

  Completed $10 Mil of construction in the entertainment market; including, Hollywood Center Studios Sound Stages 10 & 11, Building 33 & 2 - Two 16,000/sf concrete tilt-up sound stages, a 27,000/sf steel framed support building, a 15,000/sf wood framed office building, and CBS Studio Center - Dressing Rooms for Stages 4 & 5 - a 9000/sf wood framed dressing room addition to two existing sound stages. Acquired city and state permits. Procured and reviewed subcontractor submittals. Tracked the delivery of critical path materials. Performed field verification for design compliance. Maintained project record set of documents and as-built sepias, compiled project closeout materials, and prepared the projects for archives. Cedars Sinai Hospital Parking Garage – $16 Mil Parking Structure - Created a concrete tracking spreadsheet in MS Excel to ensure per load billing and pricing accuracy. Saved ARB, INC. time and money in verifying and paying concrete invoices. Show less

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  The Orion Consulting Group, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1997

  Tech Assistant

  Created condominium, site plans and floor plans for presentations, illustrating Forensic Testing Locations, areas of distress, damages, and general site layout. Assisted in database entry into MS Access, and assisted in on-site field investigations.

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  Southland Industries

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Project Engineer

  Performed Project Managerial duties associated with 8th largest HVAC, Plumbing, and Fire Protection Construction Company in the United States, including: equipment buyout, tracking of equipment deliveries, submittal of monthly billings to General Contractor, coordination with foremen and other trades. Projects included: Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Pasadena - $2 Mil new construction (HVAC/PLUMB Contract), Buena Vista Internet Group – $150K Tenant Improvement (HVAC Contract), St. Regis at Monarch Beach Resort and Hotel - $5 Mil new construction (HVAC Contract of $110 million Project). Show less

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  Cabinetry Design Center

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2002

  Partner, Design Estimator

  Designed, Estimated, and Sold Cabinets for Residential, Commercial and Health Services projects.

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  Lundgren Management

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Assistant Construction Manager

  Produced Bid Packages for the purpose of Public Works Open Bid Projects. Managed prime contracts between Contractor and Client, including: Constructability Review, Coordination of RFI generation and response distribution, Submittal and Shop Drawing Review, Tracking of equipment deliveries, field verification for design compliance. Maintained project record set of documents. Projects started and completed during the summer of 2002 include: Adolfo Camarillo High School Modernization Phase A - $2.5 Mil Restroom Renovation and Full Site Utility Replacement, Channel Islands High School Modernization - $1 Mil Restroom Renovation, Hueneme High School Modernization - $900K Restroom Renovation, and Rio Mesa High School Restroom Renovation - $750K. Show less

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  BRUCE OLSON CONSTRUCTION

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Regional Project Manager & Operations Manager

  Provided Global Services as Operations Manager, Safety Director, and Human Resources Designee for Bruce Olson Construction, Inc. (BOC). Created and implemented Operations Manual for Managerial Staff; standardizing procedures, forms, and compiling necessary manuals and information for successful day to day tasking. Built the Employee Evaluation and Disciplinary Programs allowing for Performance Tracking of over 120 employees and developed the Employee Handbook, allowing for these programs to be instituted. Implemented BOC’s Federal, State, and OSHA Contractor Safety and Posting Compliance Initiative. Acted as website Liaison for bruceolsonconstruction.com; responsible for updating current information, monitoring content, and reporting connectivity issues. Worked as Regional Project Manager maintaining sole responsibility for day to day operations of all BOC projects in California’s Monterey Peninsula Area while also performing Superintendent duties on select projects. Worked together with all BOC Project Managers, Superintendents, and support teams to ensure that all work was coordinated between the President, Clients, Architects, Designers, and Subcontractors helping to maintain an even flow in the operations of the region. Evaluated and prepared value engineering proposals. Responsible for creating and monitoring schedules, documenting delays and issuing non-compliance notices. Reviewed all letters to and from contractors and other documentation associated with schedule delays or deficiencies. Projects included: 8000 SF custom craftsman style home on the 15th Fairway at Pebble Beach ($11 Mil). Exterior remodel and light interior remodel of 1920’s cottage in Pacific Grove ($300K). Also worked on Pre-Construction for an Exterior Remodel in Carmel, CA, Securing future projects, and Coordinating the design process on a Spec Home in Pacific Grove. Show less

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  Na Kalai La’au Cabinets & Doors, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Human Resources Designee

  Tailored the Employee Evaluation and Disciplinary Programs and Employee Handbook from Bruce Olson Construction, Inc. to be used for this sister company. Designed and maintained Na Kalai La’au website.

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  Olson Management and Consulting Group

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Owner

  PPG Aerospace – Project ManagerASC-LA Relocation – 80,000 SF Tenant Improvement – Light Industrial and Office – Acted as Owner’s Representative securing their interests in this project which involved moving this company’s operations from Glendale, CA to Valencia, CA. Worked with the Contractor and their Sub-contractors, the Architect and the Designer to facilitate the Construction of this project to allow ASC-LA to move into their new location while allowing them to make this move without significant impact to their production process.Superior Construction – Project ManagerBig Brand Tire Bakersfield – 13,321 SF Tire and Service Store – Metal Building inside CMU structure –Coordinated subcontractors as Project Manager and Superintendent.PPG Aerospace – Prepared budget for construction costs to move Application Support Center – LA from existing facility in Glendale, CA to Valencia, CA. Coordinated with ASC-LA and design team to provide a basis for this budget which was submitted to their corporate office as a request for funding the project.Olson Design Studio, Inc. – Project Coordinator – Coordinate design, perform constructability review, coordinate bidding process, perform document control and construction review during construction phase.Core-Mark International – 25,000 SF Addition to existing facility including a chill dock and freezer slab. Prospero Residence – 3,000 SF Home RemodelBig Brand Tire Tulare – 13,321 SF Tire and Service StoreCommerce Drive – 12,500 SF Office shellBruce Olson Construction, Inc. – SchedulingMartis Camp Lot 17 – Provided preliminary construction schedule for 7500 SF custom home Show less

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  Bruce Olson Construction

  Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

  Project Manager

  Senior Project Manager - Luxury Residential Project in Incline Village, NV. Responsible for construction management of multiple dwellings on three contiguous parcels totaling approximately 42,000 SF; duties included critical path scheduling from inception of the project, structuring, coordinating, and managing the construction management team which in turn managed at least 200 Bruce Olson Construction employees encompassing all trades on a daily basis. Operations Manager – Instrumental in providing leadership, standardization of procedures, and human resource consultation during Bruce Olson Construction, Inc’s growth from 70 to 230 employees over 2 years and 9 months. Show less

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  Team Beachbody Independent Business Coach

  Jan 2012 - now

  Coach

  http://beachbodycoach.com/fityakhttp://myshakeology.com/fityakhttp://myultimatereset.com/fityakP90X Certified Professional

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  Olson Management and Consulting Group

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2015

  Owner

  I have closed my consulting business. Thank you to all of my clients who made it interesting and fun!

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  Fityak.com

  May 2012 - now

  Owner

  FitYak.com was created on May 2, 2012 as a Health and Fitness Blog and Social Site dedicated to sharing up-to-date information about Health and Fitness in a Blog and Message Board format.The site was officially launched on May 6, 2012 with its first posting fittingly about Rest.This is a portal to connect you with information about health and fitness as well as meet like-minded people who want to share information in a fun and safe atmosphere.The Mission of FitYak.com is to provide the most current and up-to-date information regarding Health and Fitness and provide a safe place to share this information. Show less

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  Garces Memorial High School

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Instructor

  StatisticsPublications JournalismTechnologyCross Country Coach

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  Bakersfield Aquatics Club

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  Swim Coach

  https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=ccbac

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  Kern High School District

  Feb 2016 - Jun 2017

  Substitute Teacher
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  Kern Community College District

  May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Lifeguard
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  East Bakersfield High School

  Jan 2018 - now

  Virtual Enterprise Facilitator. Teach Dual-Enrollment Career Tech and Introduction to Business (adjunct Bakersfield College) Head cross country coach Six seasons as head track and field coach.

  • Teacher

    Jul 2017 - now

  • Crosscountry Coach

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2024

  • Track and Field Coach

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2023