Kendal Farwell Barnett
About Kendal Farwell Barnett
Kendal Farwell Barnett is a Senior Compensation Analyst at Headway, where they have developed a comprehensive compensation philosophy and implemented equity compensation systems. With a background in finance and strategy, they have held various roles in companies such as Levi Strauss & Co., Zendesk, and Deloitte.
Current Role at Headway
Kendal Farwell Barnett serves as a Senior Compensation Analyst at Headway since 2024. In this role, Kendal is responsible for developing a comprehensive compensation philosophy and infrastructure. Additionally, Kendal implements equity compensation systems and benchmarks compensation cycles to align with industry standards. This position is based in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Levi Strauss & Co.
Kendal worked at Levi Strauss & Co. in various roles. Kendal served as Compensation Manager from 2020 to 2022, where responsibilities included overseeing compensation strategies. Prior to that, Kendal held the position of Senior Compensation Analyst from 2018 to 2020. In 2023, Kendal briefly returned to the company as Compensation Manager for three months.
Experience at Zendesk
Kendal's tenure at Zendesk included two positions. From 2016 to 2018, Kendal worked as a Financial Analyst for two years, contributing to financial strategy and analysis. In 2018, Kendal served as a Senior Finance & Strategy Analyst for three months, focusing on strategic financial initiatives. Both roles were based in San Francisco, California.
Educational Background
Kendal earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance with an Outside Concentration in Sport Management from the University of Florida. This educational journey spanned from 2009 to 2013, providing a foundation in financial principles and management strategies.
Fitness Coaching Experience
In addition to analytical roles, Kendal has experience in the fitness industry. Kendal worked as a Group Fitness Coach at F45 Training from 2023 to 2024 for five months in Denver, Colorado. Currently, Kendal serves as a Group Fitness Instructor at Alchemy 365 since 2022, contributing to fitness training and coaching.