David Richardson

Chief Operating Officer

Role: Chief Operating Officer at Hayes Locums
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About David Richardson

Experienced Operations leader with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry. Skilled in Coaching, Sales, Team Building, Management, and Public Speaking

Experience

Chief Operating Officer
Hayes Locums
Sep 2025 — Present · Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
As Chief Operating Officer at Hayes Locums, I lead the cross-functional operations across multiple departments — including Credentialing, Licensing, Assignment Coordination, Training, Talent Aquisition, and Travel Customer Service — with a focus on scalability, efficiency, and excellence. My mission is to ensure our internal systems and teams are aligned to support rapid growth, deliver exceptional service, and drive long-term value for our providers, clients, and internal stakeholders.I’ve helped drive Hayes Locums’ growth through leadership roles spanning sales, business development, and support operations — including the strategic leadership of our transformative CVO initiative. I deeply value the internal talent we’ve cultivated and the leadership development that continues to fuel our success. In this next chapter, I’m focused on building resilient, high-performing teams and processes that support our evolving business needs — all while staying true to our core values.

Education

Palm Beach Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Education and Exercise Science
2003 — 2005
Knox Theological Seminary
Masters of Divinity
2005 — 2009

Skills

Preaching
Leadership Development
Customer Service
Teaching
Sales
Coaching
Public Speaking
Management
Team Building

Contact information

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Current company

Hayes Locums

Staffing and Recruiting · 459 employees · Founded 2012 · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Hayes Locums is a healthcare staffing firm and physician recruitment agency focused on providing excellent service to our practitioners and clients. At Hayes Locums, our passion is matching physicians and advanced practice clinicians with the right locum tenens jobs. Our specialty-specific consultants are laser-focused on finding the perfect job, while our licensing, credentialing, and travel specialists provide quality service unmatched in the industry. Together, these dynamic teams form one of the largest and most successful firms in the country. Whether you are looking to supplement your income, maintain your skills, or travel in search of new experiences, our team is ready to find you the perfect locums opportunities. Our drive to deliver consistent quality care has garnered significant recognition, including winning the Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award for five years running, and ranking in Staffing Industry Analyst’s list of Largest US Staffing Firms. We have also been recognized in the Sun Sentinel’s list of Top Workplaces, and Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Companies. As a member of NALTO, we follow the industry standards and ethical guidelines established by the National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations (NALTO). We honor all contractual agreements and confirm that our locum tenens opportunities are represented accurately, ensuring the fair and ethical treatment of our clients and providers.

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