Annual operating costs eliminated without compromising resident services
Operations Leadership · Austin, Texas
I build the teams and systems that move organizations forward.
I'm Aaron Starrett, an operations leader with more than 10 years of experience building teams, improving systems, and guiding organizations through growth and change. My leadership experience spans 21 locations, 300+ employees, and $15 million in annual revenue across multi-unit business, nonprofit operations, entrepreneurship, and military service.
Open to the right leadership opportunity
01 / Selected results
Leadership measured by what changed.
The settings have varied. The work has stayed consistent: clarify the goal, build accountability, develop people, and improve the operation in ways the team can sustain.
Year-over-year revenue growth driven through stronger execution
Lead-to-sale conversion improvement following new systems and coaching
Locations reopened while retaining 77% of members and adding $74K in monthly revenue
02 / How I lead
People deserve clarity, support, and a leader willing to step into the hard work with them.
01
Build trust first
I listen, learn the operation from the people closest to it, and make expectations clear before asking a team to change.
02
Turn ambiguity into action
I'm at my best when priorities are competing, systems are incomplete, and the organization needs a practical path forward.
03
Coach with accountability
Strong performance and a people-first culture are not opposites. Teams thrive when both are handled directly and consistently.
03 / Career path
Built in demanding environments.
Eagles Healing Nest
Operations Director
Directed operations across two residential campuses supporting more than 85 veterans and first responders. Rebuilt financial and operating controls, managed staffing, facilities, vendors, programming, and outside partnerships, and reduced annual costs by approximately $250K without compromising resident services.
Fitness 19
Regional Manager / Regional Operations Director
Led operations through General Managers across 21 locations, 300+ employees, and $15M in annual revenue. Owned P&L performance, developed leaders, standardized systems, and used frontline coaching and performance data to improve revenue, retention, and sales execution.
Starrett Earthen Jewels Global
Founder & Owner
Built an international e-commerce business generating more than $300K in revenue, establishing its supplier, inventory, pricing, fulfillment, customer service, and financial processes from the ground up. Increased annual sales by 50% through stronger merchandising, pricing, and customer engagement.
United States Air Force
Munitions Systems Technician
Managed the accountability, storage, movement, and operational readiness of more than $298M in regulated munitions assets. Supported time-sensitive fighter operations at 98% sortie proficiency and led a five-person safety audit team to a 99% score with zero deficiencies.
This is the short version by design. For a role-specific résumé or a deeper conversation about the work behind these results, reach out directly.
Professional credentials
Certified Professional in Management · American Management AssociationCertified Master Sales Professional · American Management Association04 / Contact
Have a meaningful operational challenge?
I'm interested in leadership opportunities where strong teams, disciplined execution, and real ownership matter.