Kristina McDonnell

Kristina McDonnell has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Kristina currently serves as the Director of Operations at Homemade, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to this, Kristina worked at Alaska Airlines as the GM Food & Beverage Operations from June 2018 to January 2023. In this role, they managed over 60 vendors, ensuring the quality and improvement of food services for thousands of flights per week.

Before Alaska Airlines, Kristina was the Chief Operating Officer at Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, where they successfully expanded the business, doubling the store count from 4 to 8 locations. Additionally, they oversaw wholesale and mobile events operations and provided strategic staffing and coaching to drive sales.

Kristina's earlier experience includes serving as a District Manager at Sur La Table, where they managed multiple retail locations and played a key role in opening new stores. Kristina also gained experience as a Store Manager at Sur La Table, focusing on improving sales and operations in Portland.

Starting their career, Kristina worked as a Store Manager at La Bottega di Mamma Ro, managing a boutique that specialized in handmade ceramics from Italy. Prior to that, they served as an Event Coordinator and Property Manager at McLean House and Park, overseeing various events and the maintenance of the historic property.

From 1992 to 1995, Kristina McDonnell attended the University of Oregon. However, the information available does not specify the degree or field of study they pursued during that time.