Kristie Mezzavilla
About Kristie Mezzavilla
Kristie Mezzavilla serves as the Head of Supply Chain at brightwheel, bringing extensive experience in sourcing, production management, and supply chain leadership from various companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Brightwheel
Kristie Mezzavilla currently serves as the Head of Supply Chain at Brightwheel, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing supply chain operations, ensuring efficiency, and implementing strategies to optimize processes. Her leadership focuses on informed decision-making to minimize operational costs and improve workflow.
Previous Experience in Supply Chain Management
Prior to her role at Brightwheel, Kristie Mezzavilla accumulated significant experience in supply chain management across various organizations. She worked as the Supply Chain Lead at Olyns Recycling from 2022 to 2023. Before that, she held multiple positions at Rocksbox, including Sourcing & Production Manager and Senior Manager of Sourcing & Production, from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she served as the Sourcing Production Manager at Stella & Dot from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Kristie Mezzavilla studied at Penn State University, where she earned a degree in Marketing and Information Systems Management from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background, combined with her extensive experience in costing negotiation, supplier management, and full product life cycle management, contributes to her expertise in supply chain operations.
Background in Product Development
Kristie Mezzavilla has a strong background in product development, having worked at Stella & Dot in various roles from 2010 to 2015. Her positions included Product Development Coordinator and Associate Manager of Product Development. This experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the product life cycle, from ideation through production.
Skills in Systems Integration and Business Analytics
Kristie Mezzavilla possesses a strong background in systems integration and business analytics. Her skills in these areas enhance her ability to streamline supply chain processes and improve operational efficiency. She applies her analytical skills to make informed decisions that positively impact the organizations she has worked with.