Kent Woodyard
About Kent Woodyard
Kent Woodyard is a Strategic Business Development Director with a diverse background in business development and management across various industries, including technology, retail, and construction. He has held key positions at notable companies such as Amazon and Pushpay, and he has a strong interest in writing and fostering partnerships to drive business growth.
Current Role at Loop
Kent Woodyard serves as the Strategic Business Development Director at Loop since 2023. In this role, he focuses on identifying and developing strategic partnerships to drive business growth and enhance customer experiences. His current position is based in the Greater Chicago Area, where he operates in a remote capacity.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his role at Loop, Kent Woodyard held various positions in business development and strategic partnerships. He worked at Amazon as Principal in Tech Business Development for the Buy With Prime initiative from 2022 to 2023. He also served as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at Amazon from 2021 to 2022, and as a Channel Partner Manager for Amazon Hub from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Pushpay included roles as Director of Business Development and Head of Emerging Markets from 2017 to 2020.
Education and Professional Development
Kent Woodyard earned a Bachelor of Science in Business/Managerial Economics from Wheaton College, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where he participated in an Executive Program focused on Creating and Managing Strategic Alliances in 2019.
Diverse Career Background
Kent Woodyard has a varied career that spans multiple industries, including retail management, construction, logistics, and technology. He began his career at Target as an Executive Team Leader-Hardlines and later worked in roles such as Supply Chain Manager at RQ Construction and Operations Manager at PJ Printers. His transition to the tech industry began with his tenure at Pushpay.
Passion for Writing and Partnerships
Kent Woodyard has a noted passion for writing, which complements his enthusiasm for forming partnerships. He enjoys exploring creative collaboration methods that contribute to business growth and improve customer experiences. His experience as Co-Founder and Co-Host of The Dream Job Podcast from 2020 to 2021 reflects his interest in sharing insights and fostering discussions around career development.