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Melissa Joy Dalton, MBA, (Mel) is a certified master coach. With over 20 years of experience in talent management, leadership development, learning and development, succession planning, and recruiting, our Talent Executive brings a wealth of expertise to any organization. Combining a deep understanding of human resources strategies with a passion for cultivating high-performing teams, they have consistently delivered impactful results throughout their career. Their track record includes designing and implementing comprehensive leadership development programs, driving learning initiatives that align with organizational goals, and spearheading effective succession planning efforts. Additionally, their extensive experience in recruiting top-tier talent ensures that they can identify and attract the right candidates to fuel an organization's growth and success. A trusted advisor to senior executives, this Talent Executive is adept at navigating complex organizational dynamics and collaborating across departments to create a culture of talent excellence. With a strategic mindset and a focus on driving tangible outcomes, they are poised to make a lasting impact on any organization's talent strategy and help shape its future success.

Profile Overview Most founders don't stall from lack of vision — they stall because nobody built the operating system underneath it. That's the gap I close. I'm Scott Adams, a Fractional COO and Chief of Staff working with founders and healthcare/wellness leadership teams who need someone to convert strategy into an operation that runs without them in every room. I install the systems — KPI tracking, cross-functional accountability, EOS and ExO operating frameworks — that let you spend your time on product and growth instead of firefighting. How I Work I run engagements inside the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) and ExO (Exponential Organizations) frameworks — adapted to where your business actually is, across four areas: Vision & Alignment — Turning your strategic plan into a scorecard the whole team can execute against. Team & Accountability — Installing clear ownership so growth doesn't depend on you catching every dropped ball. Systems & Process — Building right-sized workflows, from project management to client onboarding, so nothing falls through the cracks. Investor-Ready Operations — Clean metrics, sound financial controls, and infrastructure that holds up under diligence. Core Services Fractional COO / Chief of Staff — hands-on operational leadership and executive integration Strategic Growth & Consulting — market entry, scaling, and turnaround management Operations & Business Process — process design, automation, continuous improvement Project Management — capital projects, product launches, strategic partnerships Case Studies 1. De Novo Clinic Expansion — QualDerm Partners (150+ clinics, 17 states) Context: A dermatology MSO needed a repeatable framework to launch multiple new clinics in parallel instead of one at a time. My Role: Built the operational playbook for clinic launches — site evaluation through 90 days post-opening — standardizing workflows across clinical and administrative teams. Result: Replaced one-off market evaluation with a repeatable, data-driven process, giving leadership the infrastructure to launch clinics in parallel rather than sequentially. 2. Scaling 6 to 300+ Employees — EXOS Context: A human-performance company needed the operational backbone to support explosive growth. My Role: Architected the company's first scalable hiring, training, and service-delivery systems. Result: Scaled from 6 to 300+ employees in 18 months, becoming the wellness partner of record for Google, Intel, Adidas, Tesla, and the NFL Players Association. 3. New Division Launch — Mayo Clinic Context: A leading healthcare system wanted to enter a new specialty market — effectively an internal startup launch inside a large enterprise. My Role: Led the division from strategy through execution: team-building, partnerships, and operational infrastructure. Result: Generated $25M in profit against a projected loss and hit 98th-percentile patient and staff satisfaction. 4. Bankruptcy-to-Profit Turnaround — Four Company Retail Group Context: A four-company retail group was in active bankruptcy, with no unified operating model across its brick-and-mortar, e-commerce, B2B, and B2C lines. My Role: Ran full operational triage — pricing strategy, vendor terms, financial controls, and team realignment. Result: Quadrupled net profits and improved operational efficiency 40%, returning the group to multi-million-dollar profitability within 18 months. Core Skills Fractional COO Chief of Staff (COS) Strategic Growth Business Process Improvement Project Management Turnaround Management Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Exponential Organizations (ExO) Change Management Healthcare Operations Multi-Site Operations Ready to build the operating system your growth needs? Click "Invite to Job" for a brief, complementary strategy call — we'll map your biggest operational bottleneck and what closing it looks like.

Most businesses don’t have a strategy problem. They have an execution problem. That’s where I come in. I work directly with founders and leadership teams to bring clarity, structure, and momentum to businesses that are: Stuck in chaos or constant firefighting Scaling without the systems to support it Losing revenue due to operational gaps Overwhelmed with tools, teams, or disconnected processes I don’t just “manage projects.” I step in as a Fractional COO / Executive Operator to: Identify what’s actually broken (fast) Align people, systems, and priorities Install operational frameworks that drive results Ensure execution actually happens What I Do Best Operational Strategy + Execution Turn scattered ideas into clear, executable plans Build 30-60-90 day roadmaps that actually get followed System & Process Design Clean up messy tech stacks (CRM, automation, workflows) Build systems that reduce manual work and errors Project & Team Leadership Lead cross-functional teams without adding overhead Hold teams accountable without creating friction Revenue & Growth Operations Identify where money is being lost Improve conversion, follow-up, and client experience AI + Automation (Practical, Not Hype) Help businesses apply AI in ways that save time and increase output No fluff—only what actually works in real operations Who I Work With I’m best suited for: Founder-led businesses Companies doing $1M–$20M+ Teams that need structure, not theory Leaders who are serious about results Not a fit for: Early-stage idea phase startups DIY or low-budget task management How I Work I move fast and get to the root of problems quickly I communicate clearly and directly I focus on outcomes—not activity If you’re looking for someone to just “take tasks,” I’m not the right fit. If you need someone to bring order, clarity, and execution to your business, we should talk. Call to Action Send me a message with: What’s currently not working in your business Where you feel stuck or overwhelmed What you’ve already tried I’ll quickly tell you if I can help—and how.