Vicki Olsen
About Vicki Olsen
Vicki Olsen is the Executive Production Director at Penguin Random House in New York, NY, overseeing the production of four imprints and managing various aspects of production and vendor relations.
Current Title
Vicki Olsen currently holds the title of Executive Production Director at Penguin Random House, a leading publishing company based in New York, NY.
Career at Penguin Random House
Vicki Olsen has a long history with Penguin Random House, beginning as Sr. Production Manager at Penguin Group USA from 2006 to 2011. She then advanced to Production Director from 2012 to 2015. Following this, she held the position of Senior Production Director at Penguin Random House from 2016 to 2017. Currently, she serves as the Executive Production Director, overseeing four imprints: Putnam, Philomel, Nancy Paulsen, and Dial.
Educational Background
Vicki Olsen earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Susquehanna University. This educational foundation has supported her extensive career in book production and management.
Production Management and Vendor Relations
In her role at Penguin Random House, Vicki Olsen manages critical production aspects, including creating and maintaining yearly title manufacturing forecasts, final estimates, and cost accounting reports. She liaises with publishers, designers, editors, and managing editors to provide production solutions that uphold creative standards and cost-efficiency. Olsen also negotiates costs and schedules with both domestic and overseas vendors, ensuring compliance with certifications and safety regulations, such as ISF & CTP PAT and CPSIA 2008.
Logistics and Quality Control
Vicki Olsen addresses manufacturing issues like vendor equipment malfunctions and logistics, meeting with both in-house departments and external vendors to resolve these challenges. She ensures final project files are uploaded to Digital Archiving punctually and oversees the process of Ebook picture books production. Furthermore, Olsen is responsible for quality control measures and conducts occasional press checks to maintain high standards.