Colton Kaplan

Headline

Venture Scout

Stealth

Founder

Founder Social Club

Coyax

COO and Advisor

Walmart

• Selected by senior leadership to provide network strategy, improving process prioritization through 5s warehouse layout yielding $539k cost savings and decrease in safety incidents by 30%
• Created inventory tracker for 1P and 3P freight to be systematically visible in receiving process improving on-time delivery by 10%, increasing efficiency, and exceeding customer expectations
• Utilized domain expertise identifying bottlenecks, internal stakeholders implementing process increasing 3rd party vendor service level agreement compliance, saving $500k in rework labor across network
• Mentored and coached 20+ associates fostering professional growth by conducting interviews, hiring, and training associates resulting in 90% reduction in problem pallets and best department across supply chain 
• Partnered with 5 product teams suggesting feature enhancements and bug fixes for 6 different software platforms through JIRA dashboards resulting in reduced waste, optimized efficiency, and 50k in savings

Next-Gen Inbound Manager

MastersCV

• Developed UI/UX interface and integrated software automating and optimizing efficiency for the customer
• Created process flow and built product roadmap launching 5 products in six months increasing revenue by 50%
• Identified pain points of target market, conducted market research and launched MVP going from 0 to 1
• Implemented agile and scrum methodologies executing sprints resulting in 30% response rate for outreach
• Prioritizing tasks of managing CRM, sales cycle, product marketing, and product and business development
• Executed data-driven analysis of competitor landscape resulting in iterating pricing models and monetization strategies

Founder and Product Manager

Net Impact Purdue

President

• Learned SQL, VBA, Teradata, and macros creating tools identifying item setup issues improving vendor compliance, and reducing net loss for an estimated savings of 2.5 million dollars network-wide
• Identified root causes working with software, QA, product, continuous improvement managers, inbound department leaders, and senior leadership increasing quality for customers reducing DPM in inbound freight
• Created feedback loop developing supply chain visibility for 95 departments in Fortune 1 company to merchandising teams identifying item set up issues for vendors and specific UPC information decreasing shrink
• Implemented feature requests for cycle count, general adjustments, and gross inventory adjustment reasons resulting in aided visibility regarding associates adjusting out inventory improving quality metrics

Supply Chain MBA Intern

Reef Kitchens

•	Monitored daily, weekly, and monthly inventories accurately forecasting supplies needed for upcoming shifts based on sales from previous days
•	Trained line cooks, assistant managers, and general managers on all policies, procedures, and brands executed resulting in personal and professional career growth
•	Scheduled staff to optimize peak times and reduce labor during slow periods; delegated responsibilities to hold each other accountable creating a team-oriented environment

General Manager

•	Developed par sheets to maximize profitability, reduce waste, and minimize excess ordering of products; available for all employee use, increased morale
•	Recruited more business by distributing marketing materials to local establishments resulting in more sales

Assistant Manager

Host of Change with Colton🎙 Podcast | Operations | Strategy | Lean Six Sigma | Supply Chain | Eliminating loneliness on the founder journey | Growing Founder Social Club Community

I am an accomplished supply chain professional and entrepreneur with a passion for growth and improvement.

Host the “Change with Colton” podcast, where my mission is to inspire founders to overcome adversity, gain confidence, and reach their unlimited potential.

Recently launched KindLabz which is the all-in-one supply chain for creators. We help build social impact brands that are sustainable. We are taking on all 17 sustainable development goals and giving back to the communities in need.

I helped Walmart eCommerce successfully launch the first two next-gen automated fulfillment centers. I am SME in inbound operations. I mentor leaders to help them grow in their careers professionally.

I focus on Supply Chain Management, Product Development, Data Analysis, Business Analysis, Engineering, Product Marketing, Software Development, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Sales Management, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), E-Commerce, Finance, Digital Marketing, Agile Methodologies, and Scrum.

With a goal-oriented mindset and a knack for problem-solving, I implement lean strategies to increase efficiency and reduce waste. 

I have a strong track record of working with cross-functional teams and leveraging data analytics to drive insightful decisions. I positively impact the world through entrepreneurship and product management.

In my free time, I enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, spending time with my wife, and playing with my Shih Tzu Mila.

Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Sneh Dhruv, Founder and CEO of Trillboards.

TrillBoards helps people turn idle screens into a new source of income.

Through Founder Social Minute, I share stories of founders in the community who are collaborating, creating value, and helping each other move forward.

Excited to continue featuring more founders who are shaping the future of entrepreneurship.

Founder Social Club

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Podcast Host 🎙️| Founder Social Club | Eliminating loneliness for founders

Today I released the first episode of the Founder Social Club Podcast.

I started this to create a space where founders can learn from each other. Real stories, real challenges, and the decisions that shape the journey. 

Conversations about product, growth, hiring, fundraising, failures, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful.

Episode 1 is with Saurabh Misra, the founder of Codeflash. We talk about the future of coding, building from zero, founder market fit, and how AI is changing engineering.

This is day one. More conversations are coming soon.

You can listen here:

🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gN-jrNDX

 ▶️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gnn-Ycdc

Thank you for being part of this community.

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Welcome to another Founder Social Minute.

Today we are joined by Maureen Lepatan, Founder & CEO of Strathwell Inc

Strathwell Inc turns untapped spaces & services into unforgettable events.

Founder Social Club

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Hosted the second edition of the AI Startup Job Fair a few weeks ago with manny duenas!

It was a strong turnout with many talented people in the room.

Meet Daniel Elfving

Daniel has experience in customer success and a strong passion for blockchain, crypto, AI, and cybersecurity. He is now looking for his next role in these industries and is exploring where he can make the strongest impact.

We recorded a short Founder Social Club Spotlight to highlight his background and his experience at the event.

Sharing it here. If your team is hiring in these fields and would like an introduction, please feel free to reach out to Daniel or to me.

📸 Video Credit: Emanuel Francis

#FounderSocialSpotlight #FSC #startups #jobs

"In the early days of a startup, hiring slow and strategically is key. 

Focus on understanding your product and market first, then bring in specialized talent when it's time to scale." - Aquibur Rahman, Founder Mailmodo

Aquibur Rahman dropped a lot of knowledge on this one. 

Founder Social Club podcast.  👀 

#StartupGrowth #HiringStrategy #Entrepreneurship #FSC #podcast

Patrick Redmond

Advanced Care Placement Services

Recruiter

Talent Advisory Group (TAG)

-Responsible for full-cycle recruiting within public and private sectors including healthcare, aerospace, and industries for various positions such as  IT directors, CTOs, CDOs, CIOS, project managers, engineers, analysts, technicians, mechanics, electricians, machine operators, epic analysts/administrators, data analysts, systems administrators, etc.
-Facilitated full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, placement and completion, and follow up with compliance
-Assisted CEO on various aspects of daily operations including ATS database restructuring and streamlining the workflow and responsibilities of various roles within the company
-Used a variety of methods to source potential candidates including LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Chatterworks, ZoomInfo, Cleverly, noon.ai, Google-Xray, 10+ email/contact finder Chrome extensions, and referrals from candidates 
-Experience with ATS Platforms Ceipal, Air Table, and SAP SuccessFactors

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Volt

-Responsible for sales, full-desk recruiting, maintaining client relations and negotiating new orders with potential and existing clients.
-Source and recruit candidates for submission, hire, and placement at various jobs around the Raleigh- Durham and surrounding areas using Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
-Used a variety of methods to source potential candidates including LinkedIn, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ZipRecruiter, Google-Xray, 10 + email/contact finder Chrome extensions, and referrals from candidates
-Called and visited businesses to create new business and contacted decision makers to negotiate contracts including temp, temp to hire, and direct placement
-Spoke with C-level Executives, Owner, Operations, Project, and Plant Managers to discover pain points and current hiring issues
-Recruited for various industries including light industrial, administrative, project and operations management, and various types of construction positions

Staffing Consultant

Power Personnel

-Promoted from Recruiter to Recruiting Manager to oversee a team of 5 Recruiters and 6 Account Managers
-Personally placed over 100 skilled and unskilled positions in 12 months while being assigned management responsibilities
-Led meetings, facilitated and oversaw the sourcing process, while measuring KPI and performance for each recruiter
-Trained and coached recruiters on proven sourcing and interviewing strategies including boolean strings, Google X-Ray, advanced ATS practices, utilizing all sourcing and technological resources to maximize outreach
-Managed changes to overall business processes including the implementation of automation and chatbots, structure of database, and restructured the compliance process to streamline efficiency and reduce falloffs
-Assisted CEOs to strategize on various aspects of daily operations including ATS database restructuring and streamlining the workflow and responsibilities of various roles within the company

Recruiting Manager

-Sourced and recruited  candidates for submission, hiring, and placement in various healthcare positions such as RNs, LVNs, LPNs, CNA, Medical Assistants, Medical Billers, Medical Coders, EVS, etc. for Per Diem and Contract positions
-Facilitated full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviews, placement and completion, and follow up with compliance
-Utilized Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ZipRecruiter, Google-Xray, 10 + email/contact finder Chrome extensions, and referrals from candidates

Healthcare Recruiter

-282 client submissions with 262 hires, consistently outperforming 150 of my peers nationwide
-As one of 22 recruiters, was personally responsible for driving a 25% increase in branch revenue, to $558,000 weekly
-Utilized Bullhorn Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ZipRecruiter, Google-Xray, 10 + email/contact finder Chrome extensions, and referrals from candidates

O2 Fitness Clubs

Personal Trainer

Shapes Fitness for Women

-Hired and trained Personal Trainers, Group Instructors, and Sales Consultants
-Held weekly meeting with sales consultants and President, covering all analytics to increase membership sales

OfficeMart.com

-Owned and operated distributorship of Office Mart, selling products and solutions such as office, janitorial, break room supplies, payroll, telecommunications, printing, merchant services/POS systems, and various other facility management services
-Hired and trained sales executives utilizing indeed, LinkedIn, and networking
-Responsible for all operations in an eight county territory including generating leads, account development, negotiations, presentations, spreadsheets, CRM, etc.

Franchise Territory Manager

Northwestern Mutual

-Helped clients achieve a more secure future for themselves, their families, and businesses by providing a wide range of products and services to address needs and goals

Financial Representative

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

-Led data collection involving study participants in experiments about memory and attention conducted by Dr. Michael Kane

Independent Research Assistant

During my five years as a recruiter, I have hired over 375 candidates in a wide variety of industries. My LinkedIn network has grown to over 10,000+ connections and 39,000 followers throughout the US including 5,000+ executives and director-level profiles. I am an expert in sourcing passive candidates using all types of methods including 20 different sourcing tools and 5+ ATS platforms. I set my expectations and metrics high for outreach, candidate screens, submissions, referrals, etc. I understand urgency, targeted outreach, and thinking outside the box to find ideal candidates quickly. I communicate with candidates immediately and know the impact engagement and transparency has on company growth and bottom line.


Please reach out via email - predmond627@gmail.com or via text! 336-908-0014

• Responsible for full-cycle recruiting within the Aerospace and Defense industries for various positions including Engineers, Aviation Technicians, Mechanics,  Electricians, Press Operators, etc. -Responsible for sourcing, screening, placement, wage and bonus negotiation, reference checks, and ATS software.  
• Conducts full-cycle recruiting for contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement positions within the Engineering skill sets as well as managed on-going consultant relationships. 
-Build relationships and connections with Hiring Managers in non-overlapping fields, referrals, and engaging connections with advice, tips, resume help, etc.

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