Brendan Kitt
About Brendan Kitt
Brendan Kitt serves as the Director of Food Acquisition at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, where he leads supply chain capacity building projects. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies and International Business and has experience in various managerial roles across different organizations.
Work at Greater Chicago Food Depository
Brendan Kitt has served as the Director of Food Acquisition at Greater Chicago Food Depository since 2020. In this role, he leads capacity building projects related to supply chain activities. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with annual audits and organizational policies and procedures. He also builds relationships with key donors and vendors at the C-suite level, enhancing the organization's ability to acquire food resources effectively.
Education and Expertise
Brendan Kitt holds a Bachelor's Degree in Global Studies and International Business with a minor in Social Change and Advocacy from North Central College, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. He furthered his education by obtaining a Full Stack Web Development Certification from Free Code Camp between 2016 and 2017. His educational background equips him with a diverse skill set applicable to food acquisition and technology.
Professional Background
Before his current role, Brendan Kitt worked at Greater Chicago Food Depository as the Food Resources Development Manager from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions at Penske Truck Leasing, including Consumer Development Manager for the Chicago Metro area from 2015 to 2017 and Management Trainee from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as District Sales Manager for the Kidron Division at VT Hackney, Inc. from 2017 to 2018.
Career Progression
Brendan Kitt's career has shown a steady progression in roles related to food acquisition and supply chain management. After starting as a Management Trainee at Penske Truck Leasing, he advanced to Consumer Development Manager. His experience in sales and development roles provided a foundation for his subsequent positions at Greater Chicago Food Depository, where he has taken on increasing responsibilities in food acquisition and resource development.