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Kirk O'Donnell

Kirk O'Donnell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President at Bakers Growth LLC

  • Education

    • Texas A&M at Corpus Christi

      1982 - 1985
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Marketing and Management 3.93 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Working full time during this time of study

    • Kansas State University

      1995 - 1999
      Doctor of Education - EdD Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4.0 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Named outstanding graduate in 1999 Worked full time during this time of study

    • Kansas State University

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor's degree Bakery Science and Management 3.76 GPA

      Activities and Societies: Cum laude and various honor societies

    • Kansas State University

      1976 - 1980
      Bachelor's degree Milling Science and Management

  • Experience

    • HEB

      Jan 1981 - Jun 1991
      Plant Manager

      Managed bread and roll plant as well as tortilla and chip plant, accomplishing significant improvement in safety, quality, efficiency and profits.

    • AIB International, Inc

      Jul 1991 - Feb 2016

      Developed and delivered educational programs for the baking industry around the world Managed the School of Baking Delivered all courses in bread-related products

      • Director of International Bakery Growth

        Mar 2014 - Feb 2016

      • Vice President

        Jun 1997 - Mar 2014

      • Director of Bread and Roll Production

        Jul 1991 - Jun 1997

    • Bakers Growth LLC

      Feb 2016 - now
      President

      Provider of consulting and training services to bakers interested in gaining a sustainable competitive advantage.

    • Self-Employed

      Feb 2016 - Jan 2017
      Independent Consultant

      Wrote articles for Baking and Snack magazine, wrote "Bakers Handbook," accomplished selected projects that were non-competitive with AIB International

    • Schwan's Food Service, Inc.

      Jan 2017 - Aug 2021
      Production Manager

      Leading positive change at the largest pizza plant in the world

    • Sacred Heart Junior & Senior High School

      Aug 2021 - Aug 2023
      Science Instructor

    • CORNERSTONE CLASSICAL SCHOOL

      Aug 2023 - Sept 2024
      Instructor

    • Seraphim Bread and USD 305

      Sept 2024 - now
      Substitute Teacher and Baker

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bakery Technologist

      AIB International, Inc
      Jan 1982

    • Certified Training Manager

      Langevin Learning Services
      Jan 1997

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kirk O'Donnell
      Outstanding Graduate Student Kansas State University Dec 1999