JASON PARNELL
Austin,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for organizational growth and excellence. Adept at strategic planning, problem-solving, and effective communication. Possess a strong understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer
Outer Aisle Gourmet
Ventura, CA
08.2014 - 06.2023
- Spearheaded operations, expanding the workforce from 4 employees in 2013 to over 500 employees across four locations by 2021
- Drove manufacturing output growth from 5,400 cases monthly in 2017 to over 45,000 cases monthly by 2021
- Launched Direct-to-Consumer sales, overseeing a social media marketing team that grew online sales from $7,500 in January 2018 to over $750,000 monthly in 2021
- Improved company-wide efficiency, resulting in a cost savings of $1.5M annually
- Boosted team productivity by 30% by implementing agile methodologies and continuous training
- Increased company's market share by 15% by launching three new products within a year
- Oversaw the build out of a custom 38,000 SGFT facility
Project management/business development
Harbor-view real estate
Santa barbara, CA
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Collaborated with investors to find fix and flip opportunities in Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Oxnard
- Prepared documents such as representation contracts, purchase agreements, closing statements, leases, and deeds
- Compared current properties with similarly recently sold properties to determine competitive market pricing
- Oversaw the management of a diverse portfolio of 5 multifamily residential properties totaling 28 units
- Ensured optimal operations, high occupancy rates, and maximum profitability, while reducing vacancies
- Closed over $27,000,000 in real estate transactions
Personal Trainer
JMP Industries
Santa Barbara, CA
02.2008 - 01.2011
- Developed personalized fitness programs tailored to clients' individual goals and needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate clients' physical capabilities and limitations.
- Mentored junior trainers, enhancing team effectiveness and client satisfaction.
- Implemented innovative training techniques, improving client engagement and retention rates.
- Led group fitness classes, fostering community and motivating participants to achieve personal milestones.
- Developed customized fitness plans for wide range of clients to expand services.
Education
Business
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CASkills
Unit Economics
P&L Management
ROI / IRR Analysis
Capital Planning (Seed / Growth)
Pricing Strategy
Negotiation
Contract Structuring
Scaling & Systems Building
Vendor Management
Budgeting & Cost Control
Logistics & Deployment Planning
SOP Creation
KPI Tracking & Performance Management
Asset-Based Business Models
LANGUAGES
English
Advanced
Websites
AWARDS
Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in America for three consecutive years, Inc. 500 Top Fastest Growing CA companies for three consecutive years, UNFI award- top new brand, KeHe award - top innovative product, Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Award
Accomplishments
- Scaled the workforce from 4 employees to 500+ employees, expanding operations across four locations
- Increased manufacturing output from 5,400 cases/month to 45,000+ cases/month
- Launched Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales and grew online revenue from $7,500/month to $750,000+/month
- Delivered $1.5M in annual cost savings through efficiency and operational improvements
- Improved productivity by 30% through agile execution and continuous training
- Increased market share by 15% by launching three new products in one year
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in America — 3 consecutive years
- Inc. 500 Top Fastest Growing California Companies — 3 consecutive years
- UNFI Award — Top New Brand
- KeHe Award — Top Innovative Product
- Good Housekeeping Healthy Snack Award
Awards
Timeline
Chief Operating Officer
Outer Aisle Gourmet
08.2014 - 06.2023
Project management/business development
Harbor-view real estate
01.2011 - 03.2014
Personal Trainer
JMP Industries
02.2008 - 01.2011
Business
San Diego Mesa College