Bailey Bridges
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic construction and operations leader with a strong foundation in materials management, currently serving as Director of Operations at a San Antonio-based ADU and accessory structure builder, generating $1-2M in annual revenue. Expertise includes financial oversight, sales pipeline management, marketing strategies, vendor relations, and leading a growing support team. A solid seven-year tenure at McCoy's Building Supply across five roles—from yard operations to corporate Strategic Accounts—has cultivated a unique depth in materials and supply chain knowledge that distinguishes this professional from typical operations leaders. Committed to enhancing the construction industry through innovative solutions like Parcelview, a property intelligence platform designed to empower small builders with essential data resources.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Elbow Room
San Antonio, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Achieved promotion to current position within seven months of joining company. Transformed operational foundation of a small family-owned ADU and accessory-structure builder through strategic pivots. Drove collaboration with ownership on strategic and growth-related decisions.
- Directed execution of 10 ADU and accessory structure projects within a company operating at $1-2M annual revenue, with a growing pipeline indicating 20 projects anticipated in year two.
- Orchestrated integration of multiple applications into a cohesive CRM platform, driving year-over-year sales pipeline growth post-leadership transition.
- Directed operations team to ensure efficient handling of accounts payable and field management tasks, enhancing overall workflow.
- Executed accounts payable and receivable functions, along with vendor reconciliation and QuickBooks management, to maintain financial integrity and operational efficiency.
- Own sales pipeline, quoting, and customer relationships; systemized site visits to eliminate the mid-project cost corrections caused by missed pre-build details
- Directed end-to-end website redevelopment to enhance user experience and strengthen brand identity.
- Assisted in building and optimizing the internal general contracting system that supports day-to-day company functions.
- Integrated AI technologies into core operational frameworks, transforming sales workflows, marketing content, and internal documentation for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness.
- Stack: QuickBooks, Buildertrend, CompanyCam, Pully, modern CRM tooling, Claude and AI-assisted workflows
Director of Sales
Elbow Room
San Antonio, TX
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Recruited from McCoy's into the founding sales leadership role. Worked together on the supplier side for over a year before joining, including stretches meeting at a Panera Bread because the company did not yet have a permanent office. Owned the early sales function before being moved into Director of Operations.
- Inherited very little structured pipeline fragmented across multiple applications; consolidated into a single CRM source of truth
- Systemized site visits to capture critical pre-build details and eliminate mid-project cost corrections, a recurring margin leak in the prior workflow
- Built and handed off the sales function in a state ready to scale under the Director of Operations role
Assistant Manager, Multiple Locations
McCoy's Building Supply
TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Completed the Management Training Program in Galveston and signed off ahead of schedule. Took Assistant Manager roles at three top-grossing stores including Galveston, New Braunfels, and a third location going through a full yard and store remodel.
- Managed stores generating $1.5M to $4.5M in monthly revenue
- Day-to-day oversight of yard operations, sales floor, back-office, and teams of 40 to 50 at peak
- Operated through a full yard and store remodel at one location while maintaining revenue performance
Strategic Accounts
McCoy's Building Supply
TX
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Joined a four-person Strategic Accounts team the same week the hiring manager was removed. Helped rebuild the function alongside the new manager, growing the team to ten at peak.
- Owned a personal portfolio of 7 to 10 strategic accounts at any time, spanning multi-regional builders, government builders, and legacy reconstruction accounts with white-glove expectations
- Account portfolio spend ranged from $100K to $5M per year per account
- Supported government and defense engagements including Lockheed Martin and SupplyCore, executing bulk material orders in the $100K range covering multiple truckloads of plywood and lumber
- Rebuilt function from four people to ten, including playing a meaningful role in the function's stabilization after the leadership transition
Delivery Coordinator
McCoy's Building Supply
TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Coordinated the delivery function for a high-volume store
- Helped roll out the company's Elite Delivery program and trained staff across multiple locations on the new system
- Visibility from this work led directly into the Strategic Accounts opportunity
Yard Associate
McCoy's Building Supply
TX
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Started in the yard pulling orders for contractors across two locations
- Learned the materials side of construction from the ground up: what contractors actually buy, how supply chains move, and where the friction lives between supplier and builder
Education
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School
Humble, TX05-2015
Skills
- Construction Operations
- ADU and Accessory Structures
- Building Materials and Supply Chain
- Strategic Account Management
- Sales Operations
- Vendor Management
- P&L Management
- QuickBooks
- Buildertrend
- CompanyCam
- CRM Strategy
- AI-Integrated Operations
Timeline
Director of Operations
Elbow Room
03.2025 - Current
Director of Sales
Elbow Room
09.2024 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager, Multiple Locations
McCoy's Building Supply
01.2022 - 01.2024
Strategic Accounts
McCoy's Building Supply
01.2019 - 01.2022
Delivery Coordinator
McCoy's Building Supply
01.2018 - 01.2019
Yard Associate
McCoy's Building Supply
01.2017 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Atascocita High School