EXPERIENCE & RESUME

Experience that
connects the dots.

Operations, people and business systems across industries, countries and stages of growth.

Parrish, FL · English & Spanish

(941) 840-1066 · ernest@ernestelliott.com

Executive Profile

Operations & Business Systems Leader

25+ years across manufacturing, global distribution, healthcare technology, professional services and IT infrastructure. I combine P&L management, team development, ERP/CRM implementation and process improvement with hands-on technical problem solving.

Core Competencies

Operations & P&LTeam leadershipERP / CRMProcess improvementService deliveryManufacturing & supply chainAI voice systemsEnglish / Spanish

A CAREER BUILT THROUGH EXECUTION

Professional Experience

2026

Client Services & Operations Specialist

The Lopez Law Group · St. Petersburg, FL

Administered CRM and client-management systems, coordinated bilingual intake and client communication, handled collections and provided organization-wide technology support.

2025–2026

Manager of Operations & Team Development

The Lopez Law Group · St. Petersburg, FL

Scaled the team from 5 to 12. Led the Lead Docket to Lawmatics migration, connected operational platforms through Zapier and established KPI dashboards, SOPs and staff training.

2020–2024

Operations Manager & Chief of Staff

Constant Companion · Sarasota, FL

Helped grow an AI voice platform beyond 100,000 users. Oversaw nationwide deployments across 490+ counties, worked with healthcare partners and strengthened reporting, enrollment and team execution.

2005–2020

Vice President of Operations

Super-Sensitive Musical String Co. (The Cavanaugh Company) · Sarasota, FL

Held P&L responsibility for an operation with approximately $5M in annual revenue. Directed manufacturing, quality, maintenance, supply chain and distribution. Led the OSAS to Microsoft Dynamics GP migration and Lean process improvements.

1995–2005

Operations & Packaging Manager

ASO Corporation (ASO Worldwide) · El Paso / Juárez / Milan

Managed international packaging, production and import/export logistics. Launched a Milan manufacturing facility and recruited and trained 40 employees. Built quality systems, SOPs and cross-cultural operational practices.

2021–2024

Purchasing Agent & Internet Sales Consultant

Cox Chevrolet · Concurrent professional experience

Sold 1,000+ vehicles under the Car Monster brand. Sourced inventory through wholesale auctions and custom listing tools, and managed digital leads and sales platforms.

BUILDING FROM ZERO

Doctor’s Orders Mobile Collection Services, LLC

Launch Lead, Operations, Systems & Business Development · 2026 to Present

Built a mobile specimen-collection company turnkey, taking it from concept to a launched business with its full operating model, technology stack, brand, and go-to-market engine.

  • Designed the service model and a three-tier pricing structure (premium, standard, off-peak) with distance-based travel pricing, balancing margin, route efficiency, and customer demand.
  • Built getmyblood.com end to end, including platform selection, site build, online booking, and payment checkout, giving customers a self-service path from first visit to confirmed appointment.
  • Engineered an AI phone receptionist on ElevenLabs and Twilio that answers and handles calls around the clock, with Make.com automation sending every call summary and transcript to email and SMS in real time.
  • Diagnosed and resolved a call-routing failure across Google Voice, Twilio, and ElevenLabs, restoring reliable inbound call flow.
  • Created the brand from scratch: positioning, the tagline "Speedy. Friendly. Accurate. Easy.", the logo and visual system, and a signature mascot used across all channels.
  • Identified and launched a new revenue line in DOT and non-DOT employer drug and alcohol testing, and wrote its positioning and outreach.
  • Authored the provider outreach playbook, covering cold email sequences, voicemail and walk-in scripts, follow-up cadence, and a prioritized target list spanning concierge medicine, assisted living, home health, hospice, high-volume specialty practices, and DOT-regulated employers.
  • Wrote the SOPs, intake forms, and customer workflows that run daily operations, and designed the SMS appointment-reminder program and its compliance registration.
  • Drove demand through local SEO, social campaigns, review generation, and a coordinated print collateral set (provider one-pager, business cards, trifold, vehicle decals) tied to the website by QR code.

Mobile collection services for Manatee and Sarasota counties. Visit the service website for current appointment details.

FOUNDATION

Education & Certifications

  • B.S. Computer Science
    University of Texas at El Paso · 1991–1995
  • Associate degree, Microcomputer Sciences
    Western Technical Institute
  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • ISO 9001 / ISO 13485 Internal Auditor
  • APICS CPIM, in progress

WORK IN PRACTICE

Selected Projects

Doctor’s Orders brings together service design, technology, brand and launch execution. Outlaw Expeditions explores purpose and adventure discovery. Ellie is a private work-desk prototype.

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Professional Summary

I help teams turn disconnected workflows into dependable operations, with clear priorities, practical systems and a shared standard for execution.

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