David Macon

I help organizations scale intelligently. Over 15+ years I've worked with companies at critical inflection points — building the systems, teams, and strategies that turn growth from chaotic into sustainable.My background spans operations, talent development, sales, and strategy — not sequentially, but simultaneously. I've built SOPs, launched onboarding programs, designed training infrastructure, led through post-merger integration, and scaled teams from the ground up. The through-line is always the same: align people and process so growth doesn't break the business.I'm a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), a published contributor to ATD's flagship resources, and someone who has spent 15+ years proving that sustainable growth is always a design problem.

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Work Experience

Executive Director

Bridge Locations | 2018 – Present

Built and led operational infrastructure across a multi-location retail organization — including talent systems, training programs, and cross-functional strategy — through sustained growth and a significant institutional transaction. Responsible for day-to-day execution while supporting ownership through a complex business transition.

Independent Consultant

Tier 1 | 2018 – 2024

Provided strategic consulting across operations, talent development, and organizational design for growth-stage companies.

Independent Consultant

Train Lead Grow | 2013 – 2019

Designed and delivered training and talent development solutions for small and mid-size businesses. Built client engagements from the ground up while simultaneously holding full-time leadership roles.

Sr. Manager

Wireless Vision | 2017 – 2018

Operational leadership role bridging a transition between two multi-location retail organizations.

Director

Express Locations | 2012–2017

Led operations, training, and talent development across a high-growth multi-location retail environment. Built training infrastructure from the ground up, designed instructional systems, and scaled regional programs that supported rapid organizational expansion.