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Cole Buringrud

Olympia

Summary

Detail-oriented people manager with a proven ability to lead teams, optimize operations, and execute business strategies. Specializes in customer engagement, brand development, and implementing scalable process improvements to drive consistent results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Funding Operations Specialist

Topstep
Remote
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and maintained SOP documents and training materials to enhance team consistency.
  • Oversee end to end funding operations, including account creation, onboarding, payouts, and escalations.

Funding Team Lead

  • Led offshore funding team, ensuring smooth operations in fast-paced, high-volume environment.
  • Oversaw daily funding operations, including account creation, onboarding, payouts, and escalations.

Funding Operations Specialist

  • Executed administrative tasks for trader onboarding, offboarding, payouts, and communication with stakeholders.

Inside Sales Specialist

Vroom
Remote
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Collected information on sales and service issues to facilitate team-wide resolutions.
  • Developed customer relationships to enhance revenue growth.

Delivery and Mobile Operations Specialist

Rivian
Bellevue
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices, contributing to overall efficiency.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and issues, fostering brand loyalty and strengthening business relationships.

Emergency Dispatcher

Thurston 911 Communications
Olympia
04.2015 - 09.2021
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls, prioritizing responses to dispatch appropriate police, fire, or medical units.
  • Relayed critical updates to first responders through electronic means, telephone calls, and radio communications.

Education

A. G. West Black Hills High School
Tumwater, WA

South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Project Coordination
  • CRM Software
  • Strategic Planning
  • Management
  • Team Building
  • Training
  • Google Workspace
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Funding Operations Specialist

Topstep
05.2023 - Current

Inside Sales Specialist

Vroom
10.2022 - 04.2023

Delivery and Mobile Operations Specialist

Rivian
09.2021 - 09.2022

Emergency Dispatcher

Thurston 911 Communications
04.2015 - 09.2021

A. G. West Black Hills High School

South Puget Sound Community College
Cole Buringrud