Stephen Schmidt
Tampa
Summary
COO-track Operations Executive with 15+ years of experience building, scaling, and stabilizing multi-site, service-based organizations across healthcare, wellness, and performance-driven platforms. Demonstrated ability to operate at the enterprise level with ownership of P&L, operating models, governance, and execution across complex organizations. Led founder-led, MSO-style, and institutionally operated businesses generating $300K-$525K per site per month while overseeing organizations of up to 400+ staff. Brings an ownership mindset grounded in disciplined execution, system standardization, and leadership development. Trusted partner to owners, COOs, and executive teams in driving expansion, improving unit economics, and preparing organizations for scale.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Director of Operations
AgeRejuvenation
Tampa
09.2024 - Current
- Scope: Enterprise-scale operations leadership across 9 clinics with P&L accountability for locations generating $300K-$425K monthly revenue and leadership of 400+ staff.
- Operated as senior regional executive owning performance, execution discipline, and leadership effectiveness across clinics.
- Standardized operating models, performance management, and labor deployment to drive sustained revenue growth.
- Partnered with executive leadership on scaling strategy, organizational structure, and operational governance.
Vice President of Operations
Biodesign Wellness
Tampa
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Scope: VP-level leadership supporting enterprise execution, operating discipline, and compliance across multi-location platform.
- Led operational transformation initiatives aligned to growth, margin improvement, and execution consistency.
- Partnered with executive leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, and performance governance.
Orthopaedic Clinical Operations Manager
Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida
Clearwater
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Scope: Operations leadership supporting multi-clinic platform and ambulatory surgery center build-out.
- Supported expansion readiness through standardized workflows, staffing models, and ancillary service integration.
- Provided enterprise-level operational oversight across clinics and provider groups.
Operations Manager
East West Physicians
Coconut Creek
09.2017 - 12.2019
- Scope: End-to-end business operations leadership for founder-led, multi-service practice delivering $450K-$525K in monthly revenue.
- Served as primary operational partner to ownership, overseeing execution, growth, and site expansion.
- Built scalable systems and processes supporting service-line complexity and growth.
Chief Operating Officer & Owner
Fitness.Biz
Winter Park
09.2008 - 01.2012
- Scope: Founder-owned, high-end pre- and post-rehabilitation business with full P&L ownership generating $80K-$100K monthly revenue.
- Built and operated a premium, referral-driven business with complete ownership of financial and operational outcomes.
- Developed scalable service models, staffing structures, and operating playbooks supporting growth and margin stability.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Healthcare Administration & Exercise Science
SUNY Brockport
Brockport, NYSkills
- Enterprise Operations & Operating Models
- P&L Ownership & Unit Economics
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Scaling Systems & Process Standardization
- Expansion & New-Site Readiness
- Leadership Bench Development
- Capital-Efficient Growth
- KPI Architecture & Executive Dashboards
- Cross-Functional & Provider Leadership
- Owner, Board & Executive Partnership
- Multi-site operations
- Conflict resolution
Core Capabilities
- Enterprise Operations & Operating Models
- P&L Ownership & Unit Economics
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Scaling Systems & Process Standardization
- Expansion & New-Site Readiness
- Leadership Bench Development
- Capital-Efficient Growth
- KPI Architecture & Executive Dashboards
- Cross-Functional & Provider Leadership
- Owner, Board & Executive Partnership
Timeline
Regional Director of Operations
AgeRejuvenation
09.2024 - Current
Vice President of Operations
Biodesign Wellness
08.2022 - 12.2024
Orthopaedic Clinical Operations Manager
Orthopaedic Associates of West Florida
02.2020 - 09.2022
Operations Manager
East West Physicians
09.2017 - 12.2019
Chief Operating Officer & Owner
Fitness.Biz
09.2008 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Healthcare Administration & Exercise Science
SUNY Brockport