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Kristian Kennedy

@kristiankennedy

Business operations leader at The Bridge, Inc. who cut logistics and supply costs by more than 25% through sourcing and vendor negotiations.

United States
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At The Bridge, Inc., I lead multi-site operations, aligning budgets, staffing, procurement, and partner resources with organizational priorities. I manage seven-figure annual operating spend and coordinate complex housing navigation cases from assessment through permanent placement.

I reduced logistics and supply costs by more than 25% through competitive sourcing and vendor negotiations. I also built cost models and forecasting tools to guide purchasing and budget decisions.

At DISH Network, I directed regional operations across seven locations in three states, overseeing 30 leaders and managers and 300+ hourly employees. I owned regional P&L, budgeting, revenue forecasting, and capital allocation, and presented business reviews to executives.

At DISH Network, forecasting models and process improvements increased efficiency by 18% and improved scheduling accuracy. Earlier, at Lowe's Companies, Inc., I managed store operations and sales, reducing shrink by 15% and increasing employee productivity by 20%.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Director of Operations & Resources

The Bridge, Inc.

Sep 2019 - Present (7 years 1 month)

Lead multi-site business operations, aligning budgets, staffing, procurement, and partner resources with organizational priorities. Manage seven-figure annual operating spend and reduced logistics and supply costs by more than 25 percent through competitive sourcing and vendor negotiations.

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Store Operations Manager

Aug 2008 - Dec 2010 (2 years 4 months)

Directed operations and sales for high-volume retail locations generating $25M–$40M annually, aligning departmental priorities with financial and customer service goals. Managed payroll budgets and staffing plans using sales forecasts, seasonal demand, promotions, and department traffic.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Lipscomb University logoLU

Lipscomb University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Grade: 4.00/4.00

Master of Business Administration in progress with expected graduation in May 2027 and a current GPA of 4.00/4.00.

Lipscomb University logoLU

Lipscomb University

Bachelor of Professional Studies, Business Management and Organizational Leadership

Grade: Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Professional Studies in Business Management and Organizational Leadership, graduated Summa Cum Laude in August 2023.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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