Olga Happel
About Olga Happel
Olga Happel is a Senior Account Representative in Surety at RLI Insurance Company, where she has worked since 2013. She has a diverse background in management and education, holding an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and experience in retail management.
Current Role at RLI Insurance Company
Olga Happel serves as a Senior Account Representative in the Surety division at RLI Insurance Company. She has held this position since 2013, accumulating over 11 years of experience in the insurance sector. In her role, she is responsible for managing client accounts and ensuring the delivery of surety solutions tailored to client needs.
Previous Experience in Retail Management
Prior to her current role, Olga Happel worked in retail management. She was the Merchandise and Operations Manager at DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse from 2007 to 2011, where she oversaw operations in Orange County, California. Before that, she was a Store Manager at Payless Shoe Source from 2004 to 2007 in the Greater Seattle Area. These roles provided her with extensive experience in retail operations and customer service.
Educational Background
Olga Happel has a strong educational background in business and management. She earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, studying from 2020 to 2022. Prior to her MBA, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Washington from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, she completed an Associate in Arts degree at Rock Valley College from 2002 to 2004, focusing on Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Experience in Student Exchange Coordination
From 2011 to 2017, Olga Happel worked as an Area Coordinator for NorthWest Student Exchange in California. In this role, she was responsible for coordinating student exchange programs, which involved managing relationships with host families and ensuring a positive experience for international students.