Kennedy West
District Manager - Gulf @Red-D-Arc
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WORK HISTORY
District Manager - Gulf @Red-D-Arc
TX, US
Inspiring and empowering sales associates across the Texas Gulf District to exceed safety, revenue, and operational goals. Focused on leading high-performing teams, maximizing profitability, and championing excellence through alignment with company values and standards.* Creating a culture where safety is second nature, leading by example, promoting accountability, and striving every day toward a zero incident environment where everyone goes home safe.* Inspiring a high performing sales force through hands on coaching, strategic key account leadership, and a relentless drive to exceed sales goals and unlock new growth opportunities.* Driving strong financial outcomes by maximizing profitability, managing expenses with intention, and making data driven decisions that fuel long term success.* Fostering open, transparent communication by keeping leadership informed, connecting teams with clarity, and ensuring sales and operations move forward in sync and with purpose.* Championing exceptional customer experiences by aligning operations to customer needs and building long lasting positive relationships that keep them coming back.* Empowering team growth through impactful onboarding, continuous learning, and a commitment to professional development that equips every associate to thrive and lead.
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
SKILLS
ABOUT KENNEDY WEST
DETERMINED, PERFORMANCE-DRIVEN LEADER – “The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been.\" — Henry KissingerSince 2001 I have been with Airgas, an Air Liquide company, a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. I have built a well-rounded background in sales, management, and training.LEADERSHIP IN SALES AND MANAGEMENT: District Manager (Idaho) 2023 Regional Small Branch of the Year Award Winner (Pocatello, Idaho). National Driver of the Year (Pocatello, Idaho). President\'s Sales Excellence Award (AM Idaho Falls, Idaho). National Best Working Capital Branch Award (Idaho Falls, Idaho). 2019, 2021, & 2024 Regional Cylinder Plant of the Year Award Winner (Idaho Falls, Idaho). 2021 Regional Driver of the Year (Pocatello, Idaho). 2017 National Small Branch of the Year Winner (Boise, Idaho). 2016 Regional Top Performance (District Manager) Award Winner. Facility Manager - Airgas Hempstead Highway location (Houston, Tx)- 2011 National Large Branch of the Year Award Winner. Branch Manager - Airgas Deer Park location - successfully renovated the inside of the store to facilitate growth opportunities. Branch Manager - Airgas Mosley Road location (Houston, Tx)- welcomed employees from the Aeriform acquisition. Branch Manager - Airgas Aldine Bender location (Houston, Tx)- 2006 Regional Small Branch of the Year Award Winner.EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING SAP Trainer - Served from 2011 through 2014. Proud participant in the initiative to roll out our new our new computer business system - SAP. Comfortable in making a presentation or suggesting process improvements to all levels. Enjoyed success stories from the field. To see a co-worker excel in sales, operations, production, customer service, or in other areas while utilizing what they have learned meant we were successful. 2013 (February) CS2 Three Cs Winner – for Customer Service. 2013 CS3 Special Achievement Award – for successfully rolling out SAP across the country.
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