More About Becky Olson
Position with Breast Friends: President, Co-Founder, Speechwriter, and Professional Public Speaker.
Speaking Experience and Other Credentials:
Qwest Dex (formerly USWest Dex):
- Sales Manager for QwestDex sales group - lead a team of of sales consultants working with local customers to educate them on the benefit of pri nt and on-line yellow page advertising.
- Conducted seminars on Goal Setting and Public Speaking
- Major Account Rep - sales of yellow page advertising and internet advertising to major clients.
- Trainer for new Audio Products Division - trained entire sales force in the Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho.) Met or exceeded all quotas in the region.
Toastmasters International:
- Conducted many meetings and conferences
- Served in several district offices including District Governor for Oregon and SW Washington
- Received DTM, "Distinguished Toastmasters" certification which is the highest level possible for public speaking and leadership training.
- Received "Rookie of the year" (given to one person in their first year of district leadership)
- Humorous speech contest winner.
Music:
- Vocalist-Jubilee Musicians
Political:Personal Data:
- Gave testimony before the Oregon State Senate Ways and Means Committee in an effort to obtain funding for a serious environmental issue. We were successful in obtaining the funding.
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications (2003) from Marylhurst University
- Full-time career - Qwest Dex Yellow Pages - Sales Manager
- Mother of five children
- Grandmother of two
- Married to Bill Olson since 1980
