Kelly Gentry

Partner | Operations • Safety • Growth Strategy in the Gas & Welding Industry

Role
Chief Operations and Safety Officer - Partner at Maine Oxy
Location
Portland, ME, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Kelly Gentry

As a Partner at Maine Oxy, I focus on high-level strategy, leadership development, and brand growth across our Northeast operations. I’m passionate about telling our company’s story, from our 95-year legacy as a family-owned business to the innovation driving our next era of growth and reliability.My work centers on connecting people, culture, and performance. Whether it’s developing leaders, enhancing our safety culture, or strengthening our community presence, I believe a strong team starts from within when employees feel proud of where they work, customers feel confident in who they buy from.At Maine Oxy, I help lead initiatives that align our values with how we operate and show up every day — in our stores, on the road, and in the communities we serve. I’m passionate about driving growth while preserving what makes us unique: our people, our culture, and our commitment to safety and service.My goal is to continue to grow and provide our local service that honors our legacy while inspiring the next generation of talent, customers, and partners in the gases and welding industry.

Experience

  1. Chief Operations and Safety Officer - Partner

    Maine Oxy

    Feb 2024 — Present · Auburn, ME, US

    The Chief Operations and Safety Officer oversees Operations, Safety, Productivity, and Human Resources. I will continue to collaborate in our training efforts across departments. Working with the Operations Manager, Production Manager, Safety Manager, and Human Resources Manager will allow us to collaborate to better service our customers and employees in various ways.

Education

  • Jacksonville University

    Finance

    2015 — 2016

  • Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration

    Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

    2016

  • Harvard Business School Online

    Other; Certificate in Leading with Finance

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Powerpoint
  • Powerpoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Budgeting
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Social Media
  • Public Speaking
  • Customer Service
  • Strategic Planning
  • Freelance Investing
  • Event Planning
  • Microsoft Word

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