JOHN OLAND
@johnoland
Strategic and creative writer turning complex ideas into audience-focused brand stories with business leadership and client clarity.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a strategic and creative writer with a strong foundation in storytelling, literary analysis, and business leadership. I translate complex ideas into clear, audience-driven narratives that support brand development, marketing, and client decision-making.
As President of AmeriSpec Inspection Services, I lead operations and client relations for a professional inspection firm, producing clear, client-focused reports that turn technical findings into accessible language. I also manage business development, finances, and service quality while improving processes to deliver consistent results.
In parallel, as President of Red Ball Properties, I oversee leasing, tenant relations, budgeting, and long-term strategy. I’ve implemented operational improvements that increased efficiency and profitability, and I build long-term client and stakeholder trust through clear communication—backed by an M.A. in English & Creative Writing and certifications including ASHI Certified Home Inspector and Certified Real Estate Continuing Education Instructor.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led operations and client relations for a professional home inspection firm, producing clear client-focused reports that translate technical findings into accessible language. Managed business development, finances, and service quality to support ongoing growth since 2015.
President - Red Ball
Red Ball Properties
Jan 2015 - Jan 2025 (10 years)
Oversaw leasing, tenant relations, budgeting, and long-term strategy for a real estate business. Implemented operational improvements to increase efficiency and profitability while building long-term client and stakeholder trust through clear communication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Southern New Hampshire University
M.A., English & Creative Writing (Fiction)
Grade: Honor Roll
Activities and societies: Fiction thesis: "The Brew Masters" (35,000-word short story collection). Sigma Tau Delta nominee.
Earned an M.A. in English & Creative Writing (Fiction), including a fiction thesis titled "The Brew Masters" (35,000-word short story collection). Received Honor Roll recognition and was a Sigma Tau Delta nominee.
University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Earned a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern Maine in 1992.
St. Francis Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts
Earned a B.A. from St. Francis Xavier University in 1989.
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