Kurt Eddy
Vice President, Operations at Akira Coffee Co- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sign Languages Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Kenzie McAndrew
Kurt is a communicative and forward thinking leader who has continuously worked to grow our company and find effective solutions. He has maintained a motivated team who is proud to continuously meet their goals and push themselves to progress in their skills. Kurt is extremely knowledgeable in the e-commerce space and is always willing to help out within any department. I couldn't ask for a better teammate!
Eric Oleson
Whenever Kurt was working on an initiative that intersected our division, he always provided clear communication that was reasonable and easy to follow, that there was no question too small for him, and that he was always approachable, collaborative, flexible and respectful. From the fiscal perspective, my division was frequently hearing how his team was competently pushing the envelope and finding new ways to expand their market share in an extremely competitive space. In short, Kurt would be an asset to any team that needs to think outside the box and expand current markets, to find and penetrate new markets and/or swiftly create solutions for their problems of the day.
Kenzie McAndrew
Kurt is a communicative and forward thinking leader who has continuously worked to grow our company and find effective solutions. He has maintained a motivated team who is proud to continuously meet their goals and push themselves to progress in their skills. Kurt is extremely knowledgeable in the e-commerce space and is always willing to help out within any department. I couldn't ask for a better teammate!
Eric Oleson
Whenever Kurt was working on an initiative that intersected our division, he always provided clear communication that was reasonable and easy to follow, that there was no question too small for him, and that he was always approachable, collaborative, flexible and respectful. From the fiscal perspective, my division was frequently hearing how his team was competently pushing the envelope and finding new ways to expand their market share in an extremely competitive space. In short, Kurt would be an asset to any team that needs to think outside the box and expand current markets, to find and penetrate new markets and/or swiftly create solutions for their problems of the day.
Kenzie McAndrew
Kurt is a communicative and forward thinking leader who has continuously worked to grow our company and find effective solutions. He has maintained a motivated team who is proud to continuously meet their goals and push themselves to progress in their skills. Kurt is extremely knowledgeable in the e-commerce space and is always willing to help out within any department. I couldn't ask for a better teammate!
Eric Oleson
Whenever Kurt was working on an initiative that intersected our division, he always provided clear communication that was reasonable and easy to follow, that there was no question too small for him, and that he was always approachable, collaborative, flexible and respectful. From the fiscal perspective, my division was frequently hearing how his team was competently pushing the envelope and finding new ways to expand their market share in an extremely competitive space. In short, Kurt would be an asset to any team that needs to think outside the box and expand current markets, to find and penetrate new markets and/or swiftly create solutions for their problems of the day.
Kenzie McAndrew
Kurt is a communicative and forward thinking leader who has continuously worked to grow our company and find effective solutions. He has maintained a motivated team who is proud to continuously meet their goals and push themselves to progress in their skills. Kurt is extremely knowledgeable in the e-commerce space and is always willing to help out within any department. I couldn't ask for a better teammate!
Eric Oleson
Whenever Kurt was working on an initiative that intersected our division, he always provided clear communication that was reasonable and easy to follow, that there was no question too small for him, and that he was always approachable, collaborative, flexible and respectful. From the fiscal perspective, my division was frequently hearing how his team was competently pushing the envelope and finding new ways to expand their market share in an extremely competitive space. In short, Kurt would be an asset to any team that needs to think outside the box and expand current markets, to find and penetrate new markets and/or swiftly create solutions for their problems of the day.
Credentials
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Foundations, Focus, Build - PMC-III
Pragmatic MarketingMay, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Email Marketing
HubSpot AcademyNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media
HubSpot AcademyOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Google Ads Display
GoogleOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Google Ads Search
GoogleSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Google Shopping Ads
GoogleSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Frictionless Sales
HubSpot AcademyOct, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Akira Coffee Co
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President, Operations
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Feb 2022 - Present
Leadership Team member reporting to the CEO and tasked to:Optimize FulfillmentProfessionalize ProductionDevelop Supply ChainDrive Profitability
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Director, Supply Chain Operations
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2022
I oversee warehouse operations, including fulfillment and manufacturing as well as sourcing and procurement for all company projects. Have introduced best practices and implementation of 5S methodology as keys aspects of success for the role. Fulfillment and production facilities have both undergone revamping and upgrading efforts, led by me, in order to increase throughput and efficiency. Delivered highest daily shipment rate in history of the company during Q4 '21.Lead supply chain efforts include requirements gathering, project planning, and budget creation. I am responsible for ethically and economically sourcing raw goods and finished components that comprise the company's retail products, having a direct and meaningful impact on Akira's core mission as well as its margin. Have secured better component pricing through relationship building and eliminating unnecessary processes.
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Nebraska Book Company, Inc.
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Wholesale
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Marketplace & eCommerce
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Jun 2017 - Jul 2020
The Director of Marketplace and eCommerce oversees all direct-to-consumer revenue as well as a large portion of inventory acquisitions for Nebraska Book Company. The direct-to-consumer revenue is generated from inventory outbound channels that include two custom-platform properties and all marketplace transactions. The inventory acquisitions come from all non-traditional sources including publishers, wholesalers, and other non-bookstore channels. While seemingly disconnected, these two distinct areas of responsibility form key components of the company’s short-term success goals as well as its long-term health and growth plans. As Director I balance limited resources and competing priorities on a daily basis to achieve both division and company goals and accomplish them through a combination of individual contributor tasks and broader team management.
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Senior Manager, Alternate Sources
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
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SHOES.COM
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP, Merchandise Operations
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Mar 2005 - Sep 2015
The role as VP of Merchandise Operations encompasses two distinct areas of responsibilities, Site Operations and Special Projects. This is approached from both a leadership perspective, in the role of mentor and manager, as well as a ‘hands-on’ perspective as a subject matter expert. The role as VP of Merchandise Operations encompasses two distinct areas of responsibilities, Site Operations and Special Projects. This is approached from both a leadership perspective, in the role of mentor and manager, as well as a ‘hands-on’ perspective as a subject matter expert.
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Office Depot
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager
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1999 - 2003
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Education
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1995 - 1999
University of Virginia
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