Jacob Colp
About Jacob Colp
Jacob Colp serves as the SOG Systems & Data Manager at Life.Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in data analytics and systems management, with previous roles at Life.Church and Kinexus.
Work at Life.Church
Jacob Colp has been serving as the SOG Systems & Data Manager at Life.Church since 2021. In this role, he focuses on fulfilling the systems and data needs of various departments, including HR, Benefits, Recruiting, Internships, and the Staff Childcare program. He also serves as the Systems Administrator for the HRIS system and Recruiting platform, overseeing feature implementation, workflows, and general system administration. His contributions are aimed at improving internal processes across five teams while aligning with the organization's mission.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Jacob Colp worked at Life.Church as a Staff Operations Systems & Data Analyst from 2019 to 2021. He also held a position as a Database Developer at Gast Manufacturing, Inc. for three months in 2019. Earlier in his career, he interned at Kinexus: Economy, Workforce, Community, where he served as a Sector Strategy Intern in 2018 and a Business Development Intern in 2017. Additionally, he gained experience as a Data Analytics Intern at Life.Church from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Colp earned a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Western Governors University, completing his studies from 2021 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Mid-America Christian University, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2017 to 2019. His educational background equips him with the analytical skills necessary for his current role in data management and systems administration.
Internship Experience
Jacob Colp interned at Life.Church on the Central Analytics team, where he provided comprehensive analytics to support organizational success. This experience contributed to his understanding of data-driven decision-making within a large church context. His internships at Kinexus further developed his skills in strategy and business development, enhancing his professional capabilities.