Matt Shade
About Matt Shade
Matt Shade is an Operations Manager II at Flexport in Philadelphia, with a background in operations management at Shopify, Deliverr Inc., and Amazon.
Company
Matt Shade currently works at Flexport as an Operations Manager II based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Flexport is known for its global logistics and freight forwarding services, ensuring efficient supply chain management.
Title
Matt Shade holds the title of Operations Manager II at Flexport. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects and ensuring smooth logistical operations.
Previous Roles at Shopify and Deliverr Inc.
Matt Shade worked as Operations Manager, Multi Site Fulfillment at Shopify, handling logistics from 2022 to 2023. Prior to that, he was at Deliverr Inc., also focusing on multi-site fulfillment, for 6 months in 2022. Deliverr was later acquired by Shopify, where he played a key role in integrating Deliverr's operations into Shopify.
Experience at Amazon
From 2020 to 2022, Matt Shade worked at Amazon, advancing from Area Manager I to Area Manager II in Delivery Operations. During his time there, he implemented data-driven strategies that significantly improved delivery efficiency.
Internships and Early Career
Matt Shade gained early career experience through various internships. He interned at NBC Sports Philadelphia in Ad Sales for 3 months and at Honest Tea in Marketing for 2 months in 2019. Additionally, he worked at Fresh Prints as a Campus Manager from 2018 to 2020 and at Almo Corporation as an Operations Intern in 2018.
Education and Expertise
Matt Shade studied Marketing at Fox School of Business, Temple University, earning a Bachelor's degree from 2016 to 2020. His educational background has provided him with a robust foundation in marketing principles and operational management.
Achievements
Matt Shade has several notable achievements, including developing a comprehensive training program for new hires at Shopify, leading a cross-functional team at Deliverr Inc. to reduce operational costs by 15%, and organizing workshops on leadership at Flexport. He also received recognition for outstanding performance during his marketing internship at Honest Tea.
Community Service
Outside of his professional roles, Matt Shade actively participates in community service initiatives focused on youth education and mentorship in Philadelphia, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community.