Johan Alejandro Olarte

Operations Strategist | Clarity · Structure · Rhythm

Professional Profile
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‍I’m a U.S. Navy veteran, operations leader, and business development strategist who brings clarity, structure, and rhythm to organizations in transition and growth.
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As a rhythmic synesthete, I naturally see patterns and flows in systems, allowing me to transform complexity into sustainable operations that move with cadence and purpose. Over the last 15 years, I’ve led transformations across industries, from modernizing naval maintenance systems that saved millions, to scaling startups into multi-state operations, to directing business development and marketing strategies that aligned cross-functional teams and tripled pipelines.
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‍Key Strengths
- Authentic and visionary leader with a people-first mindset
- Coach and mentor bringing clarity, encouragement, and wisdom
- Strategic thinker who connects big ideas to frontline execution
- Pattern recognition and rhythm-driven flow optimization
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‍Career Highlights

- U.S. Navy, E6 First Class Petty Officer — Lean Six Sigma systems cut rework costs and set new fleet standards.
‍COO, Artrepublic Global — Built custom CRM and project systems that cut costs 60% and expanded project pipeline 5x.
‍Strategic Initiatives Manager, Model City Roofing — Tripled lead generation across 4 states, optimized workflows, and led federal contracting efforts.
‍Director of Business Development, Fisher Agency/Savvy Partner — Architected operational plans, scaled pipelines, and aligned cross-department growth strategies.
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‍Community Leadership
‍As founder of Applied Pressure Wrestling, I coach youth in leadership, discipline, and resilience—instilling rhythm and structure on and off the mat.
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‍Testimonial
‍“Johan is one of those rare individuals who combines a good heart with sharp intelligence and natural leadership. He inspires others, turns ideas into action, and brings clarity wherever he goes.”
— Erin Gordon, CEO
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Let’s tune your business rhythm.
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