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Business Operations
Turning ambitious goals into focused operating plans, clear ownership, and measurable progress.
Operator · Builder · Creative
I turn messy ideas into organized execution.
I build the systems, teams, and products that move ambitious ideas from whiteboard to real-world results.
Operator Profile
Cole Kirkpatrick
Systems Builder
Strategic Operator
Operator Status
ONLINE
Execution Mode
ACTIVE
Revenue Supported
$15MProducts Launched
6App Downloads
100K+Focus
Strategy
Systems
Product
Growth
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What I Do
Hey there! I'm Cole. I've spent most of my career inside fast-moving startups and unconventional businesses where there usually wasn't a playbook in place, and I was often trusted to build it.
I'm ambitious, curious, and at my best when I'm given ownership, expected to think critically, and trusted to figure things out. I'm comfortable working with imperfect information, developing practical ideas, and staying flexible as the work evolves. Most importantly, I show up, follow through, and take responsibility for getting the job done.
I'm excited to find an opportunity where I can put my experience and natural strengths to work building better systems, products, and solutions. If you're looking for someone reliable, creative, and willing to step up when the work gets difficult, I'd love to talk.
From strategy to the work that makes it real.
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Program & Project Management
Building the systems, rhythms, and accountability that keep complex initiatives moving.
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Startup Execution
Moving comfortably from strategy to the details that get an early-stage business off the ground.
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Product / Creative Building
Shaping rough concepts into useful products, thoughtful experiences, and tangible creative work.
Featured Case Studies
Selected outcomes, not just outputs.
A closer look at the strategy, systems, and execution behind a few defining projects.
What I'm Looking For
Roles where I can help turn ambiguity into execution.
I'm looking for an ambitious, fast-moving environment where critical thinking, creativity, and ownership matter. I do my best work when a team needs someone who can step into an unclear situation, make sense of limited information, develop practical solutions, and carry them through execution.
I'm reliable, adaptable, and team-first. I want to join an organization that operates like a great sports team: aligned around a clear mission, accountable to one another, willing to adjust, and determined to win.
Target profile active
Mission ParametersCK // ROLE-FIT
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Position
Target Roles
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Environment
Company Fit
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Operating Mode
Work Style
I'm strongest whenConditions // 04
- 01The environment is ambitious and fast-moving
- 02Multiple moving pieces need structure
- 03Founders or leadership need someone to turn ideas into action
- 04The work requires both strategy and hands-on execution
Experience Snapshot
Built through doing.
A career shaped by operating inside growing teams, building from zero, and owning the outcome.
Most Recent · 01
CourseCareers
Atlanta
Program Manager
February 2023 - March 2026
- Scaled course portfolio from 3 to 20 offerings, driving company growth by identifying high-demand career paths and leading end-to-end course development and optimization.
- Increased student job placements by 20% by designing, launching a self-service coaching marketplace.
- Improved course profitability by restructuring instructor contracts, increasing profit per sale 25% by aligning payouts with delivered value.
- Managed a team of 2 employees, recruited 20 high-level contracted instructors, and managed over 50 3rd party tutors.
Previous · 02
JL Productions - JL Sponsorships
Las Vegas
COO
September 2022 - December 2022
- Increased the active creator roster by 200% by refining the company’s positioning and developing a more focused partnership strategy.
- Increased total sponsorship value secured by 300% through targeted brand outreach, deal negotiation, and partnership execution.
Venture · 03
JL Productions - Hungry Bull
Las Vegas
Co-Founder/COO
December 2020 - August 2022
- Co-founded fintech media app with Graham Stephen, reaching 100K+ downloads, leading operations, launch, and user experience execution.
- Built and scaled daily newsletter from 0 → 8K+ readers, managing a team of writers and overseeing content production.
- Executed across product, marketing, and operations, supporting feature development, onboarding, and retention efforts.
Earlier · 04
JL Productions - Financial Fortress
Las Vegas
Project Manager
March 2020 - December 2020
- Scaled company revenue from ~$350K → $5M+ (~14x) by supporting launch, operations, and delivery.
- Increased member retention by ~15% by managing a 2K+ investor community and improving engagement and support systems.
- Built SOPs and reporting systems and managed a team of 3 employees & 6 coaches to improve operational efficiency and program delivery.
Open to the Right Opportunity
Open to new opportunitiesLet's move ambitious work forward.
I'm looking for the right opportunity to help a strong team solve ambiguous problems, build better systems, and move important initiatives forward. Whether the playbook already exists or still needs to be written.