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Employee Spotlight: Cherie Olson

Posted By Seth Morin on March 03, 2017


Olson, Cherie.jpgThis month, we are proud to announce that Cherie Olson has been nominated as our Employee of the Month for February. Congratulations Cherie and thank you for your hardwork and humor!

 

  

 

What are your roles and responsibilities at Wessler?

As Controller for the company, I have the direct and overall responsibility for general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.

What does the "Wessler Way" mean to you?

To me, the Wessler Way is about finding the best possible solutions to serve our clients. I believe that the level of expertise our organization provides, as well as overall team approach that is put in place for all projects, allows Wessler to deliver a quality product time and again.

What is one of the most valuable lessons you have learned?

I try not to take myself too seriously all the time. Laughter is the best medicine and if you can laugh at yourself you will enjoy life more!

Outside of work, what are some of your favorite hobbies?

A couple of years ago, I got a new LP player. I have been going to record conventions, record stores, as well as to antique shops so that I can add to my record collection. I have LP’s from every spectrum of music - Elvis, Adele, Michael Jackson, Nat King Cole, Beastie Boys, Missy Elliot, Kiss, Cher, Justin Timberlake, and the Go Go’s.  Besides listening to music, I love gardening, golfing, going to concerts, and reading.

Rumor has it you are an avid book reader; what books are you reading now?

I am sorry to say it is nothing too intellectual but more on the entertainment spectrum. I am reading two books currently: Linda Thompson’s “A Little Thing Called Life,” and Carrie Fisher’s “The Princess Diarist."MV5BMjE4NzIxNjc0OF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwODA5MTQzMg@@._V1_UY317_CR12,0,214,317_AL_.jpg

If you were given free tickets to any concert, whether they are dead or alive, who would you go see?

I was lucky enough to see Joan Rivers in concert back in early 2013 and I never laughed so hard in my life! Joan was 80 years old at the time and you would have never known it with her 2 hour set. I recently found an earlier recording of Joan’s standup on LP, which was a great add to my collection. Additionally, I found an improv class I want to take this summer. So, who knows, maybe in a few years I could be the next great comic!

the-walking-dead-season-5-trailer.pngWhat is your favorite TV show?

I would say my favorite TV show is The Walking Dead. I love anything horror but “The Walking Dead” is more than just a zombie TV show - it digs deep into relationships between people and what people do in order to survive. I guess you could call me a nerd since I also never miss “The Talking Dead,” as well, and love seeing the behind the scenes of some of the stunts that are in the show. Most importantly, of course, I am #TeamDaryl!

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