COO

Build a More Scalable Business with Strategic Operations Leadership

A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is the bridge between vision and execution. Proven’s fractional COO services provide high-level operational leadership without the cost of a full-time executive.

We search for marginal improvements in every aspect of your business, knowing that small gains multiply over time. Our approach follows three key phases:

Identify & Prioritize Issues

We conduct a full operational audit to uncover inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and cost-saving opportunities.

Optimize & Implement Best Practices

We create and execute structured plans to enhance efficiency, team management, and profitability.

Automate & Scale

We leverage technology to automate key processes, ensuring your business runs smoothly with less manual intervention.

Key Areas of Impact

  • Turn Strategy into Reality
    Execute the CEO’s vision through structured operational plans.

  • Process & Systems Optimization
    Identify inefficiencies, implement best practices, and automate workflows.

  • Increase Profitability & Margins
    Reduce costs, optimize pricing, and improve financial performance.

  • Enhance Team & Culture
    Support mid-level managers, create strong KPIs, and foster a positive workplace.

  • Scale with Confidence
    Build frameworks that support rapid growth and minimize growing pains.

Signs You Need COO Support

  • You’re struggling to manage day-to-day operations while focusing on big-picture growth

  • Your business is rapidly expanding leading to internal inefficiencies and bottlenecks

  • You have high turnover rates, frustrated managers, and poor team alignment.

  • There is declining profitability due to poor processes and uncontrolled costs.

  • You’re experiencing a lack of automation and technology integration leading to manual inefficiencies.

  • You have difficulty measuring employee performance and effectiveness.

Proven Results:
Marketing Leadership Backed by Data

Our expertise isn’t theoretical—it’s built on a track record of real, measurable success:

Operational Overhaul

  • Implemented Warehouse Management System (WMS) & automated workflows, freeing up 4 employees & saving $140K.
  • Negotiated shipping rates, reducing costs by $175K.
  • Optimized packaging & suppliers, saving $25K.
  • Reviewed tech stack & eliminated inefficiencies, saving $10K.
  • Onboarded 4 critical hires, including an E-commerce Manager & Customer Experience Director.
  • Signed wholesale partnerships, increasing revenue by $6M annually.

Captured 35% market share

  • Restructured web development & SEO departments, saving $150K.
  • Implemented project tracking software, increasing on-time project delivery from 58% to 92%.
  • Saved 4 essential client accounts, preserving $200K+ in yearly revenue.
  • Onboarded 21 new employees in 6 months & developed performance tracking KPIs.
  • Built lead capture automation, increasing leads by 30%.
  • Enhanced client onboarding process, improving retention and satisfaction.

COO
Solutions

Business Model Audit

Evaluate scalability, inefficiencies, & cost structure.

Systems & Process Audit

Identify operational gaps and process improvements.

Tech Stack Optimization

Implement technology for better automation & efficiency.

Supply Chain Management

Optimize logistics, sourcing, and procurement.

Planning & Execution

Develop and implement growth strategies.

Management Training

Support and develop leadership teams.

Exit Planning & Continuity

Build long-term sustainability and succession strategies.

Data Analytics & Automation

Leverage insights to drive smarter decision-making.

Schedule a consultation to see how Proven can help your business thrive.

Let’s discuss Proven’s streamlined back-office solutions and strategic executive leadership.