Charlie Coleman

About Charlie Coleman

I am a dynamic executive leader, systems architect, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience driving organizational growth and transformation. My career has been defined by my ability to build scalable operations, inspire teams, and create innovative solutions that deliver measurable impact.As the COO of a multinational startup, I grew the company from pre-revenue to an internationally recognized brand with operations in multiple countries. I designed and launched an in-house production facility that reduced costs by 60% while quadrupling output, all while fostering sustainable practices and empowering underserved communities.In the nonprofit sector, I spearheaded initiatives that expanded operational capacity by 8x, developing systems that seamlessly integrated cross-functional teams and streamlined workflows. Whether working with startups or established organizations, I excel at identifying growth opportunities, implementing strategies, and cultivating environments that value collaboration, creativity, and accountability.At my core, I am driven by a socially conscious approach to leadership—dedicated to aligning organizational success with sustainability, equity, and long-term impact. I thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and execution, ensuring that ambitious visions are not only achievable but transformative.

Experience

1. Director of Operations

   Far Away Projects

   Jan 2023 — Present

   Secured and managed $5.5M+ in funding from individual donors, private foundations, and government grants, driving sustainable growth across 40+ international projects while ensuring full regulatory compliance. • Identified and overhauled an underperforming Finance department, restructuring workflows, strengthening financial controls, and enhancing reporting accuracy to align with government and grant regulations. • Redesigned operational workflows, scaling project capacity from 20 to 100+ by implementing efficient, accountable systems and optimizing resource allocation. • Led a full-scale ERP implementation, training cross-functional teams and ensuring seamless organization-wide adoption of enterprise-level software. • Developed a custom tech stack integrating project management, financial reporting, and donor relations, reducing administrative overhead by 30% and improving operational transparency. • Executed a comprehensive audit of internal systems, identifying inefficiencies and implementing solutions that streamlined collaboration across departments. • Increased project delivery speed and reporting accuracy by overhauling resource allocation and financial tracking structures.

Education

• Southern Methodist University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Sociology and Anthropology

  2007 — 2011