STEVE BURLISON, DC
Knoxville, TN | [email protected] | (865) 657-8383
linkedin.com/in/steven-burlison-13546037b | burlisoncoo.comI Just became available after scaling and exiting my 4-unit, $5M revenue healthcare services platform.

$5M Revenue Builder | Fractional COO | PE Integration Lead | Multi-Site Growth & M&A | Search Fund CEO Candidate

CORPORATE OPERATIONS & GROWTH EXECUTIVE | MULTI-SITE PLATFORM BUILDER | PE
INTEGRATION LEAD
Proven operator and strategic leader with 15+ years scaling multi-site service businesses, driving
EBITDA expansion, and implementing repeatable systems. Skilled at integrating acquisitions, building
high-performing teams, and delivering operational excellence. Open to Corporate Operations, Post-
Acquisition Integration, or Executive Leadership roles.
EXECUTIVE HIGHLIGHTS
• Scaled operations from 1 → 4 units, generating $5M revenue (~$1.25M per site) with high
operational consistency.
• Delivered 16% post-acquisition EBITDA via structured 90-day integration playbooks and
process automation.
• Built and led 50+ employees with 90%+ retention, establishing standardized onboarding,
training, and leadership systems.
• Implemented ERP and automation tools → 20% operational efficiency gain, 15% retention
increase, 8% revenue recovery.
• Captured 12% regional market share through data-driven marketing and performance reporting.
• Negotiated vendor contracts → $165K annual savings, while improving scalability and service
quality.
• Early-stage growth: $0 → $2.2M revenue in a single unit with 315 weekly transactions and
87% retention.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BrightLife Enterprises — Knoxville, TN
President & Director of Operations (2015–2025) | Owner & Operator (2006–2015)
• Led multi-site operations and strategy across four locations, aligning P&L management, staffing,
and workflow optimization with corporate objectives.
• Executed acquisition strategy, integrating systems, teams, and processes on a disciplined 120-day
timeline.
• Designed KPIs, dashboards, and reporting structures to drive informed executive decision-
making.
• Developed and retained high-performing teams through structured leadership development
programs.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Multi-Site Operations & Roll-Ups • Post-Acquisition Integration (90-Day Playbooks) • Full P&L Ownership
& Financial Oversight • Operational Excellence & Process Automation • Talent Management & Leadership
Development • KPI Design & Data-Driven Decision Making • Vendor Negotiation & Cost Optimization •
Technology & ERP Implementation (HubSpot / Salesforce / Tableau)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College – 2006
Bachelor of General Science, Palmer College – 2003
TARGET ROLES & AVAILABILITY
Corporate Operations Executive • PE Operating Partner • Post-Acquisition Integration Lead
Director of Operations • Regional / Multi-Site Manager • Franchise Developer • Board Roles

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