1. Kenardo K. Curry
9620 Waycross Circle, Ooltewah, TN 37363
423-510-0782 kcurry01@comcast.net
SUMMARY
A dynamic senior executive with a strong record of achievement and demonstrated skills in diverse areas, such as,
organizational development, group/staff leadership, program development and project management, collaborative
partnerships, and community relations. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Organizational Development
 Developed Neighborhood Services Department into lead agency for neighborhood
revitalization by utilizing code enforcement and land acquisition.
 Restructured Chattanooga Housing Authority long-range plan to satisfy HUD requirements.
 Developed inspections protocol for New York City Housing Authority beta test for 28,000
inspections – prequel to long term contract of 158,000 housing inspections
 Reorganized regional inspection districts resulting in 10% reduction in response times.
Program Development
 Implemented Spot Blight acquisition legislation, which provided control of blighted
properties, resulting in reduced havens for illegal activity in neighborhoods.
 Increased the number of Neighborhood Associations from 37 to 180 over 4-year period.
 Developed Green Physical Needs Assessment business model, resulting in a 15% increase in
annual revenue.
 Successfully completed EPA’s Renovation, Repair, and Painting Trainer Certification in order
to obtain firm certification.
 Developed corporate training program for EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting program.
Community Relations
 Created and hosted weekly 30 minute segments on PBS and local AM stations to address
community concerns; Neighborhood Matters – WTCI – 45; Neighborhood Talk – 1260 AM.
 Created and published first city services guide, city magazine, and Internet newsletter.
 Successfully competed for and coordinated national neighborhood’s conference, attracting
over 3000 community activists, representing all 50 states, and 10 countries.
 Restructured local literacy initiative resulting in 25% increase in market share of adult
literacy program.
Business Development
 Led statewide initiative to implement computerized inventory management program.
 Established business partnership with local schools through the Walmart Foundation; over
$50,000 distributed via partnership grants and store contributions.
 Served as senior leadership in new markets development resulting in 10% increase in overall
corporate new business markets.
WORK EXPERIENCE
McCright & Associates, Chattanooga,
Manager of Business Development, 09/16 - present Garner national market share of
business in Public and Indian Housing agencies. Develop new revenue streams in the housing and
inspections markets. 90% Travel
Director of Field Operations, 08/13 – 09/16 Specific activities include oversight of corporate
field staff with four regional areas; total of over 100 HQS inspectors. Total Quality Control programs
implemented along with Quality Control review; business to business development, new market
development along with resource development. 70% Travel.
Walmart Stores, Chattanooga, TN/Ooltewah, TN
Assistant Store Manager - Operations, 03/13 – 08/13 Managed and supervised over 300
store associates in big box store; 5000 customers per day, $80 Million in sales per year. Reduced
shrink by $500,000. Improved risk management scores through comprehensive customer and

2. associate safety programs. Increased bonus payout by 1100% to store associates through strategic
financial operations.
Operations Supervisor, 09/06 - 03/13 Managed and supervised 150 store associates.
Supervised cash operations and customer relations for $80 million big box superstore; led multi-
function teams to rebrand corporate image.
Virginia College, Chattanooga, TN
Adjunct Instructor, 08/05 – 05/10 Served as professor of Criminal Justice and Government in
career college; implemented regional curriculum in startup educational program.
Urban Strategies and Initiatives, Chattanooga, TN
Senior Principal/Urban Strategist, 5/05 – 08/10 Served as strategist for Chattanooga
Housing Authority through HUD oversight. Implemented board revisions, executive team
recruitment and training; restructured tenant participation and oversight; developed long range plan
for HUD submission.
City of Chattanooga, Chattanooga TN
Administrator, Neighborhood Services, 8/00 – 5/05
Assistant Administrator, Neighborhood Services, 7/99 – 08/00
Administrative Analyst, Neighborhood Services, 01/99 – 07/99
State of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN
Regional Business Enterprises Consultant, 12/89 – 01/99
The Krystal Company, Chattanooga, TN
Regional Auditor, 08/88 – 12/89
EDUCATION
Rule 31 Supreme Court Listed Mediator, Alternate Dispute Resolution Center, Chattanooga, TN, 2003
Bachelor of Science, Human Services Management, University of Tennessee/Chattanooga, 1988
Certificate of Ministerial Studies, Tomlinson College, Cleveland, TN, 1988
EPA Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Trainer
UPCS and HQS Certified