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Director of Operations & Chief of Staff

Michael
Drohan

Building systems that scale. Leading teams that deliver.

Operations and strategy leader with 15+ years driving measurable growth through process design, workflow automation, and cross-functional team development.

Michael Drohan
43%Personal GP Growth
20%Team GP Growth
54%Avg Project Value

Operator. Builder.
Systems Thinker.

I build the systems, tools, and teams that turn strategic goals into operational reality. Over 15 years I've moved from designer to project manager to Director — not by climbing a ladder, but by consistently identifying what was broken and fixing it.

At Monk's I didn't just sell projects — I engineered the workflows behind them. Custom Salesforce tooling, Excel automation, quoting frameworks, cross-departmental operating cadences, full business cases with ROI models. The results followed: 79% personal growth earning a promotion, then 43% personal and 20% team growth as Director.

I'm now targeting Director of Operations or Chief of Staff roles where I can apply that same systems-first mindset at broader scale — building infrastructure that lets organizations move faster and smarter.

Core Competencies
Process Design Salesforce Automation Workflow Optimization KPI & OKR Tracking Cross-Functional Leadership Change Management Stakeholder Management Team Development Strategic Planning ROI Modeling Vendor Management Program Management

Results That Speak
for Themselves

Every number below is the outcome of a deliberate process change — not harder work, but smarter systems.

2025
43%
Personal YoY GP Growth
Achieved through optimized quoting workflows, custom Salesforce tooling, and data-driven client strategies — not increased volume.
2025
20%
Team YoY GP Growth
Led 3+ direct reports through structured process frameworks and training in prioritization, time management, and goal setting.
2025
54%
Average Project Value Increase
Redesigned client engagement and scoping process, resulting in deeper discovery and higher-value project proposals.
2025
#1–3
Largest Dept. Projects
Secured 3 of the department's largest projects in 2025 through strengthened client partnerships and strategic positioning.
2024
70%
Team YoY GP Growth
Built team infrastructure and operating rhythm from the ground up in first full year as Director, driving outsized team performance.
2022
79%
Personal GP Growth → Promotion
Earned promotion to Director through sustained outperformance across 120+ projects, driven by workflow redesign and process discipline.

The Work Behind
The Numbers

Three operational initiatives that demonstrate how I approach systems, strategy, and execution.

01
Process Automation · Tools
Salesforce & Excel Workflow Tooling

Identified bottlenecks in quoting, pipeline visibility, and performance tracking. Designed and deployed custom Salesforce and Excel tools that standardized workflows and surfaced real-time data for both team members and leadership. Drove adoption across the organization and established new data-informed decision-making practices.

20%Team GP Growth
02
Strategic Planning · Business Development
Architect & Designer Partnership Program

Conceived and developed a full trade partnership program from scratch — market sizing, ROI model, financial projections, go-to-market strategy, and presentation materials for executive approval. Positioned the company to tap a new revenue channel through relationships with architects and interior designers.

NewRevenue Channel
03
Operations · Process Documentation
Renovation Project Lifecycle Map

Mapped the full end-to-end renovation project lifecycle — from lead generation through final delivery — documenting cross-functional dependencies, handoff points, and common failure modes. Created a foundation for identifying bottlenecks, improving team coordination, and onboarding new team members consistently.

Process Clarity

Career Timeline

Oct 2023 – Present
Monk's Home Improvements
Morristown, NJ
Director

Led operations, process improvement, and team development across a multi-category renovation department spanning windows, doors, decking, flooring, and custom millwork.

  • Built custom Salesforce and Excel tooling that drove 20% team and 12% departmental GP growth
  • Increased average project value 54% through optimized scoping and client engagement
  • Led and developed 3+ direct reports through structured coaching and performance systems
  • Facilitated weekly cross-departmental leadership meetings aligned on KPIs and strategy
May 2021 – Oct 2023
Monk's Home Improvements
Morristown, NJ
Project Sales Specialist

Promoted to Director in 18 months for sustained outperformance — drove 79% YoY personal GP growth across 120+ projects by redesigning personal workflows and client engagement processes.

Jun 2019 – May 2021
Monk's Home Improvements
Morristown, NJ
Lead Kitchen & Bath Designer

Managed 120+ annual projects using AutoCAD, SketchUp, and 20/20 Design. Earned promotion through consistent focus on profitable execution and client experience.

Nov 2016 – Jun 2019
Royal Cabinet Company
Bound Brook, NJ
Project & Design Manager

Led end-to-end design-to-delivery operations. Implemented bi-weekly tracking cadences that reduced missed deadlines and improved client satisfaction.

Oct 2010 – Nov 2016
Platinum Designs LLC
Somerville, NJ
Associate Project Manager & Engineer

Supported CEO on 50+ annual projects. Refined on-site delivery processes and produced client-ready documentation using AutoCAD and SketchUp.

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I'm currently exploring Director of Operations and Chief of Staff opportunities. If you're building something and need an operator who can build the systems behind it, I'd love to talk.