My name is Chris Olson; I am writing you this letter regarding employment opportunities with your firm. I am an accomplished international executive with over 25 years of experience in providing a full range of Architectural, Engineering, Contract Furnishing, Construction and Facility Management Services. For many years I have served in the capacity of Director and Vice President of highly accomplished and results-oriented companies serving the commercial and automotive markets.
I am originally from the Detroit area but have been living and working in Europe and Asia for the past seven years. I have been working as Director of Global Project Development. I have just recently repatriated back to the United States and am currently looking for new employment opportunities. Ultimately, I would like to align myself with an organization where I can continue to travel and support domestic / global initiatives.
While my professional history is summarized in the enclosed resume, additional details of my capabilities, responsibilities and achievements further illustrate the wealth of experience I offer. I possess strong managerial, design, and procurement skills and have lead design, construction and F.F. &E. teams in developing programs for large corporate, banking, industrial and institutional projects. I have successfully coordinated with clients, manufacturers, leasing agents, contractors and vendors, while managing a diverse group of international staff, consultants and suppliers through multiple projects with demanding schedules.
My current responsibilities as Director of Global Project Development is to position the organization to better serve our multi-national clients architectural, engineering, environmental, and infrastructure needs as a single-source provider of value-added services. I serve as the client liaison between the project team, identify potential business partners, and negotiate agreements. In addition I coordinate and negotiate with the design, construction and sales group and utilize my experience, foresight, and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
The professional experience, characteristics and accomplishments described in the attached resume, have ingrained in me the leadership qualities that drives my work ethic philosophy. I would welcome the opportunity to incorporate this philosophy into your organization. I look forward to discussing with you how I can apply my international experience and professional qualities to add value and diversity to your organization
Yours truly,
Chris B. Olson
CHRIS B. OLSON
101 Dong-3201 Ho, #65-230 83 Greenan Lane
Daewoo Trump World #1-30 Lake Orion, MI 48362
Hangangro 3-Street U.S.A.
Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Mobile: 248-884-4415
104-78 Email: aaa89[at]aol.com
OBJECTIVE
An International Executive, business development / director position that oversees, establishes, maintains, and plans the overall policies and goals for a capital project / design / facilities management department.
With a degree in Business Management after completing my architectural program, I have worked in the commercial architecture / engineering and construction industry for the last 25 years. For many years I have served in the capacity of a Director and Vice President of highly accomplished and results-oriented companies serving the commercial and automotive markets.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Director, Global Project Development, 2005 – Present
The PAC Group, General Motors – Capital Projects, Worldwide Facilities Group
Wiesbaden, Germany & Seoul, South Korea
Originally based in Wiesbaden, Germany and relocated to Seoul, South Korea in July 2007. As Director of Global Project Development I am responsible for providing successful planning, design and construction oversight and coordination of General Motors interest in the development of international capital projects throughout Asia Pacific and Europe. In this position I am the liaison between the project team and General Motors business group managers and senior leadership.
I have led teams in all aspects of project development including: feasibility studies, site selection, architectural / engineering services, contract negotiations, construction, FF&E, budgeting, scheduling, and overseeing all aspects of complex multi-use real estate projects; concept through design, construction and operational start-up.
My general responsibilities include providing a key role in coordinating with ‘in country’ global development partners and entities on project execution. In doing so I have core responsibilities centered on the design and construction requirements of each project that include:
Implement and direct General Motors design and construction oversight of multiple development projects by supporting the preparation of development proposals, preparing program and scope documents, and providing financial feasibility analysis. Provide project market analysis, site assessment reviews and master planning coordination. Source, scope, negotiate and administer contracts with AEC consultants in order to support detailed design and construction oversight of the projects. Coordinate with all development partners to ensure compliance with General Motors global standards, technical requirements, budgets and goals. Prepare and present internal project reporting including project site analysis / recommendations, design and construction status, scheduling and budget information. Direct the creation, implementation and coordination of design and development standards / procedures necessary to support General Motors leadership directive for global facility standards. Participate and coordinate the hiring and direction of in-market project management resources in order to provide sufficient in-market project oversight. Interact and coordinate with various domestic and international partners, developers and government entities in order to foster existing and new relationships and establish new opportunities for venue and development projects.
The scopes of my recent projects vary but have been centered on large commercial, engineering and research and development projects including:
General Motors Technical Center, Bangalore, India
New full service 40 acre campus, over 1,000,000 Sq Ft., to support general office, engineering and research & development functions.
GM Advanced Technical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel
Establish the first GM project in Israel for the Research & Development group
General Motors Headquarters, India & South Korea
New country specific headquarters for general office functions.
Extensive travel and project experience in the following countries:
Australia
China
Denmark
Germany
India
Israel
Italy
Korea
Poland
Russia
Spain
Thailand
Senior business development executive with proven experience known throughout the Architectural & Engineering industry for delivering and sustaining revenue and profit gains within the highly competitive U.S. and European retail markets with concentration in the commercial and automotive industry. Extensive design background, exceptional communicator with a consultative sales style, strong negotiating skills, exceptional problem solving abilities, and a keen client needs assessment aptitude. Managing, leading and directing with clear objectives to aggressively identify opportunities, develop focus, and provide tactical business solutions. Spokesman for the United States Buildings Practice in Europe to integrate working relationships between United States and European offices.
 Strategic & Tactical Planning
 Account Develop. Acquisition
 Target Market & Penetration
 Business Development
 Project Management
 Budget Management
 Feasibility Studies
 Contract Negotiations
 Sales Presentations / Closings
 Programming-Planning-Design
 Trade Show / Special Events
 Outsourcing of Engineering
Extensive business travel throughout North America & Europe
Vice President / Director of Design, 1982 – 2003
Pazzi Incorporated, Birmingham, Michigan
Vice President design professional with a 20-year accomplished career track record in providing the business community with a full range of High-End Architectural / Interior, Contract Furniture / Fixtures / Equipment, and Facility Management Services. Executive responsibilities revolved around Operations, Design Staff Management, Select Single Project Interior Designs, Project Administration and Design Supervision, Client Liaison, Business Development / Marketing, Long-Range Planning and Strategic Development. Diplomatic Leadership Skills were foundational to overseeing design, production, construction, procurement and facilities management functions.
 Managing Director
 Project / Construction Mgmt.
 Business Growth Strategies
 Sales Team Leader
 General Contracting
 Contract Negotiations
 Broker / Owner Relations
 Key Project Design
 Sales & Business Development
 Common Process Initiatives
 Facilities Management
 Policy Formulation
Partner in Commercial Office Design / Contracting Firm
OTHER EXPERIENCE
1972 – 1974 TMP Associates, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Designer
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
• Designed and directed projects from conception to completion in a logical, professional manner that gained the confidence and respect of many architects, engineers, contractors and developers.
• Developed criteria to determine value and redundancy of suppliers, negotiated strategic partnerships with ‘preferred suppliers’ based on capabilities, volume discounts and expeditious procurement.
• Broadened long-range business development plans and effected cultural change thru open communication and an enterprise-wide education process.
• Directed design and construction phases of high visibility projects that include corporate headquarters, banking facilities, professional firms and automotive facilities.
• Incorporated project management skills to manage diverse group of staff, consultants, and suppliers thru multiple projects with demanding schedules.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Discerning business sense for organizational efficiency
• Expert implementer of common process strategies
• Initiator of change to increase profit, revenue and productivity
• Seasoned professional with internal and external negotiations
• Customer driven executive with extensive architectural / engineering experience
EDUCATION: B.S. DEGREE
• Lawrence Institute of Technology, Southfield, Michigan
Architecture & Interior Architecture
• Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Business Administration
PERSONAL INFORMATION
• United States Citizen
• Married, two children (Christina 21, Anthony 18)
• 6’-4â€, 195 lbs.
• Resident of Michigan, United States
• Transferred to Germany in 2003 – spouse (Theresa Olson) on an ISP assignment with GM Worldwide Facilities Group - Europe
• Based in Germany, 2003 - 2005
• Transferred to Korea, 2006 - Present
• Expected Asia Pacific assignment thru 2009
INTERESTS
Enjoy home improvement, photography, fishing, hunting, sporting clays and ice hockey. Coached ice hockey at the elite AAA, Tier 1 level for 10 years, with an extensive training and travel schedule. Participated in and won many state national and international tournaments. Served as board member of the Detroit Sporting Club for three consecutive years.
REFERENCES
Personal and professional references submitted upon request.
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