About Jonathan Tricoche-Melton | Creative Operations Manager
How I Help Creative Organizations
As a creative operations manager, I love solving complex puzzles—whether untangling logistics or streamlining processes. My journey began in physical production, where I specialized in quickly adapting to new companies, mastering their systems, and implementing them effectively.
Along the way, I discovered my talent for identifying and eliminating bottlenecks, which led to companies approaching me directly to optimize their systems and tools. Creative operations management requires a systematic mindset; I see connections between seemingly separate parts of your workflow and find opportunities to create seamless integration.
My approach as a creative operations manager combines efficiency (eliminating unnecessary steps) with integration (connecting systems for smoother information flow). Clients value my adaptability and flexibility—I don't force rigid solutions onto your unique challenges but instead build custom systems that work with your team's culture and needs.
Why Creative Operations Managers Deliver Real Results
While creative chaos costs your business money and opportunity, a structured approach transforms how your team performs. Here's the measurable impact a Creative Operations Manager brings:
- Efficiency Gains: Eliminate bottlenecks that previously delayed projects freeing your creatives to produce more work.
- Cost Control: Transform budget overruns into predictable project costs with proper resource planning and tracking.
- Scalability: Handle more projects without hiring additional staff through optimized workflows and resource allocation.
- Team Alignment: Replace siloed departments with cross-functional collaboration where everyone understands their role in the bigger picture.
- Actionable Insights: Convert raw project data into strategic reports that inform better business decisions and demonstrate creative ROI.
- Self-Sufficiency: Build systems that continue working long after implementation, creating sustainable operational excellence for your team.
Testimonials
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“He's a creative's best friend and culturally a great fit for any agency that shares his passion.”
Shami Lacourt, Executive Producer, Feline Works
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“Jonathan's knowledge of systems, processes, tools and creating order from chaos is exceptional."
Diana Matthews, Project Director
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“If you are looking to cut operational inefficiencies, increase team productivity, and ultimately grow your profit margins, Jonathan’s your guy.”
Drew Melton, Founder, Closer&Closer
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"Jonathan has a sharp eye for efficiencies across agency operations, persistently diagnosing and troubleshooting to assure our processes, systems and tools work hard for us."
Becca Patrick, Head of Creative Ops, BBDO NA
