Anthony Cotton
Chief of Staff | Business Operations & Program Management Leader | Aviation SaaS | Enterprise Tech | Regulated Industries #Thinkdifferent
- Role
- Digital Advisor at The Avalon Foundation Of Toledo
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Anthony Cotton
I am a Chief of Staff caliber business operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving execution across SaaS, aviation, enterprise technology, healthcare, and highly regulated industries. My career has been built at the intersection of strategy, operations, and revenue—partnering with senior leaders to translate complex priorities into scalable, executable programs.While I began my career in global sales and account leadership, my impact has consistently been operational: designing operating models, establishing governance and execution frameworks, and leading cross-functional initiatives across Product, Technology, Go-To-Market, Finance, Legal, and Operations. I have supported portfolios exceeding $500M in revenue and operated in environments where precision, compliance, and delivery discipline are non-negotiable.Across organizations such as Delta Air Lines, Accenture, and high-growth SaaS companies, I have:• Identified and resolved operational bottlenecks impacting scale and efficiency• Designed and managed complex, multi-workstream programs amid changing priorities• Built operating cadences, KPI frameworks, and performance dashboards• Translated technical and data-driven insights into clear business outcomes• Served as a trusted partner to executives navigating transformation and growthI thrive in ambiguity and am known for being the connective tissue across teams—bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to high-visibility initiatives. I am particularly drawn to roles where I can support executive leadership, optimize operations, and help organizations scale sustainably.Core focus areas:Chief of Staff | Business Operations | Program & Portfolio Management | SaaS Operations | Process Optimization | Cross-Functional Leadership | Change Management | Regulated Environments
Experience
Digital Advisor
The Avalon Foundation Of Toledo
Feb 2023 — Present · US
The Avalon Foundation is an organization that promotes and teaches youth leadership through offering support to kidsreceiving life-altering treatment for rare diseases.• Spearheaded the development and implementation of digital strategies for The Avalon Foundation, leveraging innovative technologies to enhance online engagement and drive community outreach initiatives.• Provide expert guidance and advisory services on digital platforms and tools, optimizing digital presence and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives for The Avalon Foundation\'s digital initiatives.
Education
Aritos Academies
Mass Communication/Media Studies
2008 — 2011
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Development
2016
Anderson University (SC)
Student, Mass Communication/Media Studies
2011 — 2015
Skills
- New Business Development
- Information Technologly
- Social Media
- Web Development
- Mobile Technology
- Film Production
- Film Editing
- Music Production
- Conference Management
- Public Relations
- Public Speaking
- Event Management
- Nonprofits
- Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Leadership
- Online Marketing
- Customer Service
- Social Networking
- Event Planning
- Management
- Microsoft Office
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