Alex Olsen

Alex Olsen is the current Events Manager at Theatreworks. Prior to this, they worked as a Building Operations Lead at WeWork from December 2019 to June 2021. In this role, they managed building operations and resolved customer requests for the largest building in San Jose, CA consisting of 7 floors, 1900+ desks, and 200+ companies. They also optimized operations procedures through the reorganization of member contracts, parking permits, inventory tracking, and escalation communication with cross-functional partners. Additionally, they slashed building OpEx costs by over 40% through multi-level decommissioning and member relocation. Furthermore, they handled large scale safety and security issues related to downtown district in collaboration with property management and local police jurisdiction. Lastly, they generated culture and communication strategies by creating engagement surveys, analyzing feedback, and implementing operational systems to ensure an exceptional member experience for 2k+ members.

Before WeWork, Alex Olsen worked as a Social Media Manager & FOH Manager at Le Piano Chicago from October 2018 to August 2019. In this role, they were responsible for managing the social media accounts for the company as well as working the front of house when needed. They also coordinated volunteers for Lucky Plush Productions from August 2018 to December 2019. In this role, they managed all aspects of volunteer coordination for the company. Lastly, they served as an Artist Liaison at The University of Kansas from August 2017 to May 2018 where they were responsible for overseeing all aspects of the art department.

Alex Olsen has a Master of Science in Leadership for Creative Enterprises from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from The University of Kansas. They also have a certification from LinkedIn in Marketing Your Event.

Their manager is Clayton Shelvin, Director of Development. They work with Haley Aniceta Eligio - Grant Coordinator, Tammy Partanen-Palomino - Individual Giving Manager, and Cameron Wells - Development Operations Manager.