Kevin Kitchens
Parker,CO
Summary
Results-oriented leader with extensive experience in implementation and product deployment. Skilled in resource planning and cross-functional teamwork, contributing to over $1.5B in annual revenue through process optimization and team building.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director, Implementation
Baxter Healthcare
Denver, CO
04.2024 - Current
- Leading a team of 75 individuals, including 10 direct reports, accountable for the execution and launch of three key products within Baxter’s U.S. portfolio: infusion pumps, nutritional delivery, and patient life safety systems.
- Advance the achievement of business revenue goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility, optimizing resource planning using data-driven metrics.
- Partner with Sales, Products, and Marketing on product development, delivery, and sustaining support.
- Coordinate internal teams in Technical Services to enhance the customer's service experience, and promote organizational improvement.
- Launched a team focused on optimizing product delivery, technical documentation, and team development.
Sr, Implementation Manager
Baxter Healthcare
Denver, CO
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Directed a team of 60 US-based implementation specialists to deliver Care Communication products.
Contributed to achievement of $200 million annual revenue targets through effective leadership. - Worked alongside Project Management Organization and Clinical Operations to optimize implementation of patient life safety systems.
- Delivered technical representation for sales organization during pre-PO opportunities.
- Teamed up with internal units in Technical Support and Field Services to initiate and enhance cross-functional training opportunities.
- Identified and implemented change initiatives directed at improving resource efficiency, workflow, productivity, and gross margin.
Implementation Engineer Manager
Baxter Healthcare
Denver, CO
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Led project implementation for medical device systems across healthcare facilities.
- Supported $50M annual P&L for Western Region, ensuring financial targets were met.
- Partnered with the Project Management Organization for strategic resource planning, aligned with regional goals.
- Emphasized continuous improvement and accountability for enhanced product delivery outcomes.
Implementation Engineer
Baxter Healthcare
Denver, CO
07.2014 - 01.2020
- Implemented and configured Hillrom proprietary nurse call software and hardware, including RTLS design and optimization.
- Served as a technical resource for internal and external stakeholders, providing guidance on best practices for nurse call systems.
- Directed onsite project management, collaborating with hospital deployment teams to meet project timelines.
- Led major revenue-generating projects, achieving top performance within the region.
Network Technician II
Windstream Communications
Atlanta, GA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Performed installation, deployment, configuration and monitoring of network hardware for SE Network Host and its 30 satellite locations.
Education
BS - Business Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UtahCisco CCNA Networking Specialist certificate program -
Gwinnett Technical College
Lawrenceville, GAIntensive German Language Integration course -
Volkshochschule Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
BerlinSkills
- Major account management
- Process optimization
- Resource planning
- Team building and collaboration
- Employee development strategies
- Product deployment
- Customer relationship management
- Fiscal oversight
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Associate Director, Implementation
Baxter Healthcare
04.2024 - Current
Sr, Implementation Manager
Baxter Healthcare
11.2022 - 04.2024
Implementation Engineer Manager
Baxter Healthcare
01.2020 - 11.2022
Implementation Engineer
Baxter Healthcare
07.2014 - 01.2020
Network Technician II
Windstream Communications
01.2010 - 01.2015
BS - Business Management
Western Governors University
Cisco CCNA Networking Specialist certificate program -
Gwinnett Technical College
Intensive German Language Integration course -
Volkshochschule Tempelhof-Schoeneberg
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