Jon Doolen

Jon Doolen is a logistics and operations executive, leadership coach, and author with a career spanning multiple decades in supply chain management, retail, final mile home delivery, and e-commerce. Doolen’s expertise includes managing profit and loss operations, strategic planning, and implementing Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement processes. His operational background, developed through extensive frontline and executive roles, supports his credibility as a speaker and thought leader in logistics, supply chain, and retail operations.

Doolen is the founder of Doolen Strategy Partners, where he leverages three decades of experience in operations, leadership development, training, and frontline execution within complex service environments. He assists organizations in translating strategy into action, emphasizing consistency, communication, and accountability throughout execution. Doolen provides practical insights on leadership transitions, workforce readiness, and the challenges of implementing strategic initiatives in real-world operations. Doolen Strategy Partners also offers mentoring and strategies for personal brand development, resume building, and interview preparation to support clients’ career advancement.

As a published author, Doolen wrote "Leadership Basics," a guide for professionals seeking practical leadership advice. The book blends traditional leadership theories with real-world experiences, focusing on emotional intelligence, adaptability, and continuous learning. Doolen’s approach to leadership, shaped by firsthand experience in challenging corporate environments, advocates for servant leadership and ongoing development.

Doolen Strategy Partners is a veteran-owned company. Doolen served in the Quartermaster Corps with the United States Army, assigned to the 1st Infantry Division, 1st Engineer Battalion. His military background informs his leadership philosophy and advocacy for military veterans transitioning to civilian careers. Doolen Strategy Partners provides career coaching and guidance at no cost to U.S. military service members preparing for civilian employment, offering practical advice and support for translating military experience into civilian success.

Doolen coaches professionals navigating workplace challenges, mentors logistics leaders, and conducts live training events focused on leadership and self-development. He developed a microlearning platform and hosts "The Leadership Roundtable" and "The Real Final Mile." Through roundtables, conversations, and speaking engagements, Doolen shares expertise in logistics, supply chain management, and leadership development with corporate teams, logistics professionals, and aspiring leaders.