John Olson

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About John Olson

My career journey has been shaped by a passion for building better products, smarter operations, and exceptional customer experiences. With 4+ years of experience spanning product development, operations management, and continuous improvement, I’ve launched 20+ new products, increased production efficiency by 20%, reduced production costs by 10%, and helped drive a 15% boost in overall sales. I began in operations, mastering inventory management, production planning, and fulfillment at scale. At Stumptown Coffee Roasters, I've optimized Green Handling and E-commerce fulfillment processes using Microsoft Dynamics 365, streamlining workflows to ensure schedule adherence and on-time delivery. At Olson Photography, I transformed traditional operations into a thriving E-commerce business by introducing new seasonal products and redeveloping the digital customer experience with Shopify and UI/UX enhancements. Driven by a desire to shape products from ideation to launch, I transitioned into Product Development and Innovation at Avery Brewing Company. There, I led the full product lifecycle — from market research and roadmap execution to commercialization — collaborating closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams. I leveraged data (IRI, Nielsen) to guide product strategy, optimized SKU performance, and ensured new product introductions aligned with business goals and customer needs. Today, I bring a blend of operational excellence, product management expertise, and a user-centered mindset to every project. I’m skilled in tools like Jira, Asana, Miro, Figma, Amplitude, and Productboard, and passionate about continuous learning, data-driven decision-making, and delivering products that truly resonate with users. I'm very passionate about working in collaborative environments, clear and effective communication, optimizing workflows, and delivering measurable business impact. I’m excited to keep building, improving, and delivering results — always pushing for better systems, smarter strategies, and products that stand out in the market.