Jeffrey Olson

About Jeffrey Olson

I am a Seattle, WA. based artist with a significant and original body of work spanning more than twenty-five years. My paintings offer a unique vision of the landscape and the inspirational forces of nature which shape it. The canvases are boldly colored and the brushwork energetic, reflective of the physicality of the land and the process of painting. As Director of Art Education at Royal Talens North America, I coordinate and facilitate a multi-national program whose mission is to provide resources and services for artists, art educators, art organizations and our retail partners, that ENGAGE, INFORM & INSPIRE artistic experimentation and expression.

Experience

1. Art Education Director - North America

   Royal Talens

   Jan 2017 — Present · US

   Direct the Art Education Program in North America. Coordinate the Art Ambassador program. Create and manage the development of brand-focused educational curriculum. Participate in Marketing and Outreach to schools and art centers. Participate in ongoing product-knowledge training and development.

Education

• Washington State University

  BA in Fine Arts, Fine Art

  1983 — 1988

• Washington State University

  Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fine Arts Painting, Drawing and Printmaking

  1990 — 1992

Skills

• Product Development
• Visual Arts
• Management
• Experienced Business Traveler
• Productive Work Output That Exceeds Expectations
• Strong Belief in Engaging Objectively and Respectfully in the Workplace
• Value Honesty, Loyalty, and Integrity
• Microsoft (Office: Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• Carry a Sense of Personal Ownership of Responsibilities
• Art
• Acrylic
• Experienced Facilitator and Dynamic Public Speaker
• Proven Leadership and Team Building Record
• Open and Personable and Place Value on Building Relationships
• Well Regarded by Colleagues and Customers
• Mac Os X (Iwork: Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
• Art Exhibitions
• Merchandise Planning
• Resourceful and Creative
• Foster an Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Merchandising
• Inspirational Instructor and Trainer
• Customer Service
• Strong Work Ethic as an Individual and Within a Group
• Drawing
• Photography
• Retail
• Place a High Level of Importance on Sharing Knowledge and Experience
• Visual Merchandising
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Extremely Dependable and Reliable
• Detail Oriented, Organized and Very Efficient in Utilizing Existing Resources
• Printmaking
• Vendor Relationships
• Art History
• Sales Management
• High Level of Determination with a Strong Desire to Be Successful
• Contemporary Art
• Excellent Ability to Adapt to Challenges and New Opportunities
• Sales