Jacob Olson
About Jacob Olson
Jacob Olson is a Site Merchandiser at Oriental Trading Company, where he has worked since 2018. He specializes in education merchandising and coordinates website strategy for significant online retail sectors.
Work at Oriental Trading
Jacob Olson has been employed at Oriental Trading Company, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, since 2018. In his role as Site Merchandiser, he specializes in education merchandising for Pre-2nd grade. He coordinates website strategy and execution for over $100 million of web real estate, focusing on sectors such as Holiday, Education, and Craft. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Email Marketing Specialist at the same company from 2016 to 2018.
Previous Experience at United Way of the Midlands
Jacob Olson has extensive experience with United Way of the Midlands, where he held multiple roles over several years. He served as eWay Assistant from 2005 to 2010, and later as Manager of Project Coordination and Web Marketing from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he worked as Speakers Bureau Coordinator & Technology Specialist from 2010 to 2012, and as Marketing Specialist for Social Media from 2012 to 2015.
Background in Performing Arts
Jacob Olson worked at Omaha Performing Arts as a Patron Services Representative from 2008 to 2014. This role contributed to his customer service skills and understanding of audience engagement in the Greater Omaha Area.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Olson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, studying from 2005 to 2009. He is proficient in various software tools, including Hawksearch, Tableau, Acoustic, and Monetate. His expertise encompasses holiday merchandising for events such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas, as well as wedding and events, and craft and hobby supplies.
Achievements and Awards
In 2021, Jacob Olson received the 'Be Passionate and Drive Results' Award, recognizing his contributions and performance in his role at Oriental Trading Company. His work involves close collaboration with merchandising and marketing teams to ensure a coordinated customer experience while remaining aware of competitor trends.