Brent Olson

About Brent Olson

Outcomes driven with proven success in leading strategic business planning, executive reporting, re-engineering planning and execution, expense management, back office workforce planning and budget forecasting (with P & Ls of $150M+; 1250+ FTEs), process improvements, and large project implementations across global organizations within the Technology, Financial, and Healthcare Industries. I enjoy working with groups of incredibly diverse and knowledgeable professionals, turning complex data into actionable insights, and making contributions to the success of the business. I have a growth mindset and a passion for continuous learning, building relationships, and tackling challenging problems head on. Strong interests in Technology, Finance, and Healthcare. Strengthsfinder 2.0 Top 5 Themes: Strategic, Learner, Activator, Achiever, and WooKPIs, Lower Funnel Conversion Reporting, Salesforce Sales Cloud Reporting and Dashboards, Six Sigma and Lean Methodology, Culture Ambassador, Certified Associate in Project Management, Toastmasters International, Active BestPrep eMentor, Salesforce Ranger Trailblazer actively pursuing 2x+, ADX201 Class Completion, Salesforce Certified Administrator.Strong proficiency in Salesforce.com CRM (SFDC Sales Cloud Leads/Pipeline Mgmt, Reports, and Dashboards), Microsoft SharePoint, Excel, Visio, Project, Publisher, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, JAMA Contour, JIRA, and CA Clarity PPM.Experience with Tableau, Python, Microsoft Access, SQL, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and SAP Customer Service Applications.

Experience

1. Sr Business & Planning Analyst, Workday Success Plans Planning & Analysis (Sr Program Manager)

   Workday

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Job Profile Rebrand from Sr. Program Manager - WSP Planning & Analysis Feb ‘25)Monitoring and evaluating the performance of CX Subscription Services against established goals and targets for Bookings, SKUs, New Business & Customer Base, Renewals, Attach Rates, and overall Revenue.Leading our monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles Rhythm of the Business in support of business operations and long range plans (3+ years).Developing and maintaining forecasts, budgets, resource plans, and financial models supporting top & bottom line performance.Strategy Owner for overall WSP Sales reporting solutions within Salesforce, Clari AI Projections, and Google Sheets, ensuring these tools are optimized for business needs and the latest Functionality & AI Capabilities.

Education

• Trailhead by Salesforce

  Ranger Rank

• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

  Bachelor of Science in Business, Double Major

• CAPA International Education - London

  International Business