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Erin Olson
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Erin Olson is the Operations Manager at Building Impact, a position she has held since March 2022.2 Her role at Building Impact is characterized by her infectious positivity and enthusiasm, which serve her well in managing various operational aspects of the organization.1
Key Responsibilities
As Operations Manager, Erin's duties include:
- Responding to clients and consultants
- Scheduling meetings
- Sending invoices
- Ordering lunches
- Managing day-to-day operations
Her work is primarily behind-the-scenes, but she faces new and exciting challenges regularly.1
Professional Background
Before joining Building Impact, Erin worked as the senior international recruitment coordinator in professional exchanges for the Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE). In this role, she:
- Recruited thousands of Work & Travel USA participants
- Supported a broad range of clients
- Maintained industry relationships
- Trained staff1
Education
Erin is a graduate of the State University of New York at Oswego, where she:
- Received a bachelor's degree in marketing
- Held the position of secretary for their chapter business organization, Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda1
Personal Life
Erin lives in Yarmouth, Maine, with her husband, Dan, and their two daughters. She enjoys outdoor activities with her family, including:
- Skiing at Sugarloaf Mountain in the winter
- Boating on Casco Bay in the summer1
Erin is known for her genuine joy, organizational skills, and her love for celebrating her teammates. She has a particular fondness for customer service, which she discovered during her time at CIEE.1