Ann C. Oleson

Ann C. Oleson

New York, New York, United States
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Ann Oleson is a partner at Return on Good, an impact marketing company focused on growth…

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Experience

  • Return on Good Graphic

    Return on Good

    LA, Chicago, NYC, London

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    Colorado, United States

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    Cedar Rapids, IA Raleigh, NC

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    Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Education

  • Santa Clara University - Silicon Valley Executive Center

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    Activities and Societies: Business Council- President, Women as Leaders Conference- Washington D.C. Honors College, Top 2% of Class recognition, Lecture Series Committee

  • - Present

Volunteer Experience

  • Marketing Director

    Xavier Booster Club, Xavier High School

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Education

    Develop brand awareness campaign and strategy for visibility of Xavier Booster Club and their impact on the 40+ activities that they allocate thousands of dollars to on an annual basis.
    Redesign XBC communication strategy, development of 12+ stories annually of impact for website written by students. Develop new strategy for communication with middle and elementary schools. Benchmark top 20 schools programs and work with membership on restructuring of giving levels and recognition.…

    Develop brand awareness campaign and strategy for visibility of Xavier Booster Club and their impact on the 40+ activities that they allocate thousands of dollars to on an annual basis.
    Redesign XBC communication strategy, development of 12+ stories annually of impact for website written by students. Develop new strategy for communication with middle and elementary schools. Benchmark top 20 schools programs and work with membership on restructuring of giving levels and recognition. Support XBC fundraisers and XBC Golf Tournament during COVID crisis through new technology, websites and process. Create structure of sustainability to continue level of work and impact in the future.

  • Advisor to the Department of Management

    Executive Advisory Council, Ivy College of Business, Iowa State University

    - Present 5 years

    Education

    Role: Management EAC members are appointed by the Management Department Chair and serve
    as a sounding board and source of advice and accountability for the Chair and the department in
    pursuing strategic priorities and other initiatives, especially those pertaining to curriculum and
    student programs and outcomes. (For 2019-2024, the departmental strategic priorities include an
    enhanced “brand” for the department; increasing the number of undergraduate majors by, among
    other…

    Role: Management EAC members are appointed by the Management Department Chair and serve
    as a sounding board and source of advice and accountability for the Chair and the department in
    pursuing strategic priorities and other initiatives, especially those pertaining to curriculum and
    student programs and outcomes. (For 2019-2024, the departmental strategic priorities include an
    enhanced “brand” for the department; increasing the number of undergraduate majors by, among
    other things, creating a major in Human Resources and growing the Entrepreneurship major;
    enhancing the department’s research profile; and strengthening the Ph.D. programs in
    Management and Entrepreneurship.)

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    2020 Campaign Cabinet

    United Way of East Central Iowa

    - Present 4 years 4 months

    Social Services

    Work with Campaign Cabinet Leadership on assigned portfolios to achieve the best outcome. Make connections where there is difficulty and participate in campaign events as needed. Develop strategy with UWECI team for CEO calls and participate in calls with specific company leadership.

Honors & Awards

  • Inc.5000

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    Recognized as #1099 on the Inc5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.

  • Gazette - HER Woman of Achievement Award

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    https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/community/ann-oleson-her-profileput-your-warrior-self-out-there-20190119

  • CBJ -Fastest Growing Company's

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    Ranked the #5 Fastest Growing Company in the Corridor

  • Inc.5000

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    Recognized as #2037 on the Inc5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.

  • CBJ- Fastest Growing Company's

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    Ranked the #10 Fastest Growing Company in the Corridor

  • Inc.5000

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    Recognized as #378 on the Inc5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in America.

  • Corridor Business Journal- Women of Influence

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    Award Recipient of the CBJ Women of Influence Award

  • CBJ- Fastest Growing Company's

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    Ranked #8 CBJ Fastest Growing Company's

  • 40 under 40 Award

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    Recognized as CBJ 40 under 40

Organizations

  • Get on Board - How Women Lead, CA

    Member

    - Present

  • Private Directors Association, NY Chapter

    Member

    - Present

  • Digital Evolution Institute, DEI

    Member

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  • Global Woman Network, London, NY Chapter

    Advisory Board

    - Present

  • Women of Wealth, Los Angeles, CA

    Mastermind Group

    - Present

  • Waypoint Services, Non-Profit

    Board of Directors

    - Present

  • Career Leadership Academy, University of Iowa, Pomerantz Career Center for Leadership and Career Advancement

    Guest panelist, Presentation Review, Mentor

    - Present

    http://careers.uiowa.edu/leadershipacademy

  • Iowa StartUp Accelerator

    EdTech Mentor

    - Present

    Mentor startup teams in validating product fit, develop minimum viable product, become investment ready through use of business model canvas, networking and connections, and challenging assumptions. http://www.iowastartupaccelerator.com/meet-the-mentors/

  • CyBiz Lab- Iowa State University

    Advisory Board Member

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    The CyBiz Lab at Iowa State University provides the opportunities for cross-functional teams of undergraduate and graduate students to engage in experiential learning through consulting projects with businesses and organizations. http://www.business.iastate.edu/cybizlab/

  • AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education

    Planning Committee 2013, Planning Committee 2014, Lead Marketing Intelligence Track

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    In 2014 the AMA Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education is pleased to add a track on Marketing Intelligence. Ann Oleson is happy to be the leader of this track.

  • Google Analytics For Higher Education Marketing (LinkedIn)

    Group organizer

    - Present

    After the AMA 2012 presentation that Jay Kelly and I presented on Google Analytics we realized the need for leaders in Higher Education to connect on questions and issues relating to Google Analytics. Thus we formed a group and post weekly contributions.

  • CASE Council for Advancement and Support of Education

    Communications Awards Judge CASE VI

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    Converge Consulting was the first member organization to license content to CASE. Our White Paper on Donor Motivation received over 2000 downloads from member organizations in relation to the topic of donor motivation. Ann Oleson is pleased to have presented at the CASE annual conference as well as a number of CASE regional conferences and to work with CASE VI as an awards judge.

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters

    Lunch Buddy/Big Sister (11+ years)

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    Met with Little Sister 2-3 times a month for the past 13+ years developing relationship, mentoring, providing guidance and support. For a view of what this young woman means to me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVS-_dhDX10

  • Junior League of Cedar Rapids

    Vice President of Marketing, Director of Marketing Ladies Titan Tire Challenge, Marketing Chair

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    Vice President of Marketing- Board position, lead JLCR through strategic planning process Director Marketing Ladies Titan Tire Challenge- developed marketing strategy from ground up for first annual LPGA event Marketing Chair- served as the marketing chair leading marketing efforts of JLCR Volunteered 50+ hours a year through various activities supporting the Cedar Rapids Community

  • Association of Business and Industry, Leadership Iowa

    Leadership Iowa Class of 2011 Graduate

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    Leadership Iowa is a premier Issues-Awareness program promoting leadership within the state. Chosen to participate through competitive application process with business leaders from across the state of Iowa in the Leadership Iowa year long class visiting 10 counties. https://www.leadershipiowa.com/

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