1. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
Executive Profile
Ambitious administrator who creates strategic alliances with organization leaders to
effectively align with and support key education initiatives. Builds and retains high
performance teams by selecting staff, developing and motivating skilled professionals
to create continued success for all students.
Professional Experience
Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue, NE
Project SEARCH Coordinator 07/2015 to Current
 Coordinate public relation activities to promote the Project SEARCH program /
assist with and attend any open houses to market the program.
 Identify internship sites within PayPal; work with Business Liaison to perform
specific job analysis, task analysis to provide a variety of work experiences in
order to build marketable, competitive skills leading to employment.
 Coordinate the selection and interview process of identifying appropriate
students with disabilities for Project SEARCH program (ages 18-22, last year of
high school)
 Conduct intake meetings to assess participants general needs and employment
goals, career interests, and personal job preferences to match and determine
appropriate department internship placement and individual learning styles
 Supervises individualized job coaching by use of systematic instruction to the
participant.
 Develop work portfolios for each student on skills attained, assist students in
securing letters of recommendations from internship sites

2. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
 Communicate with all Project SEARCH staff regarding any issues that may
affect students participating in the program.
 Coordinate with other Project SEARCH staff.
 Develop the Model Fidelity that is used to implement Project SEARCH; use this
as guide to provide services to the students participating in the program.
 Coordinate meetings as related to Project SEARCH.
Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue, NE
Coordinator of Special Projects 07/2010 to 06/2015
 Spearheaded Medicaid reimbursements, resulting in a 325% increase in
revenue.
 Improved long and short-range plans relative to polices, procedures….
 Spearheaded Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference
 Transformed annual Summer Autism Training program
 Created and Supervised 18-12 transition program
 Coordinated 18-21 staff development
 Directed selection of Eastern Nebraska Transition Conference presenters
 Coordinated programs and services for students with disabilities among
current staff
 Persuaded special education high school participation to become most
attended district
 Scheduled outside vendors’ participation
 Delegated parental participation in elementary schools

3. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
 Improved current training for Special Education personnel
 Administered at-risk program suspension program
 Managed School-to-Work Programs
 Spearheaded indirect Medicaid reimbursements adding $350K to special
education budget
 Enforced IEP and file reviews at least annually for the purpose of content and
required data to ensure compliance with district procedures, state, and federal
laws
 Enforced IFSP/IEP and file reviews at least annually for the purpose of content
and required data to ensure compliance with district procedures, state, and
federal laws for Early Childhood Special Education meetings
 Managed budget for Autism Training program
 Managed programming for expelled youth
 Directed Workforce Investment Act youth program for Sarpy County for six
years with 82% success in degree and certificates 20% higher than the state
standard
 Facilitated district alternative education awareness
 Facilitated MDT, IEP meetings including Functional Behavior Assessments and
Manifestations if necessary
 Collaborated with businesses to develop worksites for interns
 Directed Bellevue Public Schools Transition Fairs Secured and facilitated
services for children with disabilities in K- 12 public and private agencies
 Appointed to the Youth Workforce Investment Board to determine outcomes
for at-risk youth

4. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
 Analyzed High School Dropouts for 10 years to reengage them in school
 Provide expertise in youth policy and assist with Board and Performance
Committee
 Appointed to Omaha Metro Area Pathways to Graduation Committee
 Managed system for assisting parents with being advocates for their children
 Appointed to Educational Service Unit #3 Special Ed. Transition Committees
 Appointed to Sarpy County Education Program Committee
Education
January 2001 – Dec. 2002 University of Nebraska
– Omaha
M.Ed. Educational Administration & Supervision 3.94 GPA 51 credit hrs.
May 1984 – May 1990 University of Nebraska –
Omaha
B.S. Ed. Basic Business and Special Education 3.22 GPA 172 credit
hrs.
Skills
Community Engagement
Data Driven Instruction
Recruitment
Self-motivated
Instructional Leadership
Departmental Supervision

5. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
Curriculum Development

6. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
References
Dr. Jeff Rippe, Assistant Superintendent, Bellevue Public Schools
2600 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-4017
Daniel Bombeck, Coordinator of Secondary SPED, Bellevue Public Schools
2600 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005 (402) 293-4854
Dr. Gregory Gaden, Director of Student Services, Educational Service Unit #3
6949 S. 100th St. Omaha, NE 68128 (402) 597-4934
Jeremy Weber, Principal, Bellevue Public Schools
2908 Vandenberg Avenue, Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 293-4797
Jim Daro, Principal, St. Matthews Parochial School
12210 S. 36th Street, Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 291-2030
Christine Aguilar, Quality Assurance Manager, Goodwill Industries
4805 N. 72nd St. Omaha, NE 68134 (402) 210-1396
Barb VanWassenhoven, Education Supervisor, Patrick J. Thomas Juvenile Justice
Center
9701 Portal Road, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-7030
Kevin Rohlfs, Principal, Bellevue West High School

7. BYRON OLSEN
402-292-4537, 14005 S 35th St. Bellevue, NE 68123
byron.olsenjr@gmail.com
1401 Thurston Ave, Bellevue, NE 68123 (402) 293-4050
John Schwartz, Assistant Superintendent, Papillion LaVista Community Schools
420 S. Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6200