Jarred Lockridge
Nashville
Summary
Business Operations and Strategy professional with experience improving cost efficiency, pricing strategy, and operational performance across healthcare and service-based organizations. Proven ability to support executive decision-making through financial analysis, performance reporting, and process optimization. Background includes healthcare network operations and building scalable small businesses with data-driven systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Network Operations Manager
A Plus Care Solutions
03.2022 - Current
- Led financial and operational analysis of provider cost structures, reimbursement models, and contract performance to improve care delivery efficiency.
- Developed pricing models and rate recommendations for provider contracts, renewals, and negotiations, supported executive decision-making.
- Collaborated with case managers and provider liaisons to assess network capacity, performance, and compliance with contractual obligations.
- Analyzed utilization trends, unit costs, and network performance to identify high-cost variances and optimization opportunities.
- Built and maintained provider network dashboards in Excel to track KPIs, cost drivers, and service capacity.
- Supported audit preparation and payer negotiations with data-backed reporting and financial insights.
- Drove process improvements and service delivery changes that resulted in an 18% improvement in network cost efficiency.
Founder & Operations Lead
Branching Out Tree Service
04.2023 - Current
- Built and operated a service-based business overseeing operations, customer acquisition strategy, and performance tracking.
- Implemented growth and optimization initiatives that increased brand visibility by 30% and improved lead quality.
- Managed budgeting, vendors, and operational workflows to support sustainable growth.
Founder & Operations Lead
Gold Rush Moving and Trucking
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Launched and operated a profitable logistics business managing operations, scheduling, and service delivery.
- Increased organic traffic by 50% and online bookings by 20% through system and workflow optimization.
- Drove a 35% increase in customer inquiries through targeted growth initiatives.
Sales & Marketing Representative
ASPCA
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Directed outreach campaigns that raised donations by 40%.
- Created promotional content and consistently exceeded fundraising targets.
- Strengthened public awareness through digital storytelling and personalized engagement strategies.
Contributor
Forbes BLK
01.2023 - Current
- Share insights on marketing trends and entrepreneurship, increasing industry recognition and digital authority.
Education
MBA -
Austin Peay State University
05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Professional Communications
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Austin Peay State University
Skills
- Business Operations & Strategy
- Healthcare Network Operations
- Cost & Pricing Analysis
- Financial Modeling & Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Executive Dashboards (Excel)
- Market & Competitive Analysis
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Certification
- Excel (Advanced)
- Google Analytics
- WordPress
- Shopify
Timeline
Founder & Operations Lead
Branching Out Tree Service
04.2023 - Current
Contributor
Forbes BLK
01.2023 - Current
Healthcare Network Operations Manager
A Plus Care Solutions
03.2022 - Current
Founder & Operations Lead
Gold Rush Moving and Trucking
03.2021 - 01.2023
Sales & Marketing Representative
ASPCA
01.2019 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Professional Communications
Austin Peay State University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts
Austin Peay State University
MBA -
Austin Peay State University
Additional Experience
Contributor — Forbes BLK | 2023 – Present
Sales & Marketing Representative — ASPCA | 2019 – 2021