Specialization
Crisis management, media training, media relations and being a media spokesperson.
Sector experience
Mining, manufacturing, real estate, education, not-for-profit, tourism and recreation, small business, associations, government (Premier’s office).
Career background
Thirty years in radio and TV. Press secretary to Premier Christy Clark.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce from UBC.
If you were going to write an autobiography, what would it be called?
On Your Side.
Favourite part of Peak life
The excitement of getting a positive story in the news through the efforts of everyone on the team.
Career highlight
Creating my own brand in TV, ‘Olsen on Your Side,’ and helping thousands of consumers make better decisions in their lives.
Favourite B.C. pastime
Boating on Okanagan Lake.
Random fact
Originally I was a play-by-play sports broadcaster and rock-and-roll disc jockey, and was with the group at UBC which gave CiTR 101.9 FM (student radio) its name.