Eric Olson

Strategy + Execution

Eric Olson has been working as a Deputy Director of Implementation, Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs in World Business Chicago since 2012. Additionally, this person has an employment history at more than seven companies in the relevant field. Eric has a total work experience of seven+ years. Eric Olson studied at the University of Chicago - Booth School of Business from 2009 to 2011. Currently Eric Olson lives in Chicago, Illinois region. Find this expert's current phone number and email through our search.
Name variants:
Erik Olson, Erick Olson, Rick Olson, Ricky Olson

Contact Information

Last Update
Jan 29, 2016
Location
Chicago, IL

Workplace

World Business Chicago
Deputy Director of Implementation, Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

Chicago, IL

Industry

International Trade and Development, Economic Development, Management Consulting Services, Business Consulting, NEC, All Other Support Svcs

Work History

Deputy Director of Implementation, Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs

Chicago, IL
The Plan for Economic Growth and Jobs is a coordinated effort to assess Chicago's economy and help it expand at a faster rate. It provides a set of goals, a framework for research and analys...
from Aug 2012

Consultant

Chicago, IL
• Co-developed a long-term best value sustainment business case for an extremely large DoD platform • Designed an operating model for the services offering of a large retailer by leveraging ...
Nov 2011 — Aug 2012

Manager, Ecommerce

Elmhurst, IL
• Led a team of software developers and user interface designers focused on designing and building next generation ecommerce platforms • Utilized the development of iPad application as a veh...
Jun 2010 — Nov 2011

Consultant

Chicago, IL
• Developed a go-to-market strategy for a digital media business that resulted in a successful Series A financing round (full time project: January 2010 - June 2010) • Developed a business d...
Jun 2009 — Jun 2010

Associate

Chicago, IL
• Devised strategy for increasing deal flow from target Midwest cities and Universities resulting in 25 high quality incremental deals sourced • Cultivated relationships with key faculty and...
Feb 2008 — Jun 2009

Business Development

Chicago, IL
• Devised and implemented multiple strategies for increasing the number of content publishers using the FeedBurner platform resulting in growth from 50,000 publishers to 500,000 publishers d...
Nov 2005 — Sep 2007

Investment Performance Analyst

Boston, MA
• Analyzed and interpreted over 175 venture capital and private equity fund portfolios on a quarterly basis • Compiled financial analysis and interpretation into quarterly reports for 17 lar...
Aug 2004 — Nov 2005

Occupations

Executive
Deputy Director
Pilot
Government Official
Mayor
Spokesperson
Counselor
Artist
Model
Farmer and Animal Care
Driver
Deputy Manager
Chief Executive
Air Transportation Worker
City Manager
Civil Servant
Representative
Advisor

Skills

Economic Development
Financial Analysis
Technology Management
Business Strategy
Program Management
Business Development
Business Planning
Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
Management Consulting
Strategy
Product Development
Negotiation
Financial Modeling
Management
Start-ups
Public Speaking
Due Diligence

FAQs about Eric Olson

What is the main profession of Eric Olson?

Eric Olson is a Strategy+ Execution.

What are the main profession of This professional?

These person's professions are Executive and Deputy Director

Where is Eric Olson located?

Eric Olson is located in Chicago, Illinois.

How many companies did Eric Olson work at?

Eric Olson worked at seven jobs.

Where has Eric Olson studied?

Eric studied at the University of Chicago - Booth School of Business from 2009 to 2011.

Are there any awards, that Eric Olson received?

Eric Olson received awards and these awards are: 40 Under 40 - Crain's Chicago Business and CityLIGHTS Award - Illinois Technology Association.

What is the industry that Eric Olson worked in?

Eric works in Civic & Social Organization industry.

What are special skills of Eric Olson?

Eric has the following skills: Economic Development, Financial Analysis, Technology Management, Business Strategy, Program Management, Business Development, and Business Planning.
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