Elise Kidd
About Elise Kidd
Elise Kidd is a Regional Program Manager in Community Operations, currently working at Amazon Logistics in Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. She has a diverse background in operations management, having previously held roles at Amazon and the Royal Air Force, and possesses multiple academic qualifications in strategic management, leadership, and mathematics.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Elise Kidd currently serves as the Regional Program Manager for Community Operations at Amazon Logistics. She has held this position since 2021, working at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. In her role, she oversees various community operations initiatives, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery within the logistics framework.
Experience at Amazon
Prior to her current role, Elise Kidd worked at Amazon as a Pathways Operations Manager, specifically in Inbound Operations Management, from 2020 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to optimizing inbound processes and improving operational workflows within the facility.
Education and Expertise
Elise Kidd has a diverse educational background. She earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership from Stratford Business School in 2019. Additionally, she holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Lancaster University, completed in 2002, and a BSc (Hons) in Leadership and Management from the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, achieved in 2004.
Background in the Royal Air Force
Elise Kidd has extensive experience in the Royal Air Force, where she served as a Senior Manager for RAF Recruitment, holding the rank of Squadron Leader from 2004 to 2020. Her responsibilities included managing recruitment operations and leading various initiatives to enhance recruitment strategies. She also coordinated risk assessments and compliance with policies during her operations in Qatar.
Achievements in Contract Management
While stationed at Al Udeid Air Base, Elise Kidd successfully managed local contracts valued at over £500,000. Her role involved ensuring compliance with various operational standards and collaborating with contractors, local emergency services, military, and customs officials.