Melissa Barriger

About Melissa Barriger

Mission-driven executive with extensive experience leading teams, driving growth, and overseeing complex operations in multi-site environments. Highly skilled in optimizing sales strategies and achieving operational excellence across diverse, fast-paced settings. Build high-performing teams and develop career path frameworks that foster professional development and accountability. Offer expertise in scaling operations, enhancing productivity, and executing change management during critical transitions. Strong collaborator, excelling in partnerships with key stakeholders to drive alignment and achieve shared goals. Record of success in integrating technology to enhance performance tracking and streamline operations.

Experience

1. Division President

   ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers

   Feb 2024 — Present

   Lead 26 centers within 4 regions, driving year-over-year growth through sales optimization, operational excellence, and cultural alignment. Spearhead division-wide change management initiatives, particularly following executive transitions after acquisition. Execute division’s strategic initiative and collaborate with regional leadership to ensure performance accountability across teams and implement strategies that increase sales and improve operational processes. Facilitate regular leadership calls; deliver direction and vision while holding teams accountable to key objectives. Mentor and coach direct reports. Oversee strategic projects aimed at reducing days to finals and surgical backlog.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)