Kent Woodyard
About Kent Woodyard
Kent Woodyard serves as the Strategic Business Development Director at Loop, a position he has held since 2023. With extensive experience in business development and partnerships across various industries, he has previously worked at Amazon and Pushpay, among others.
Work at Loop
Kent Woodyard serves as the Strategic Business Development Director at Loop, a position he has held since 2023. He operates remotely from the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships that drive business growth and enhance customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Before joining Loop, Kent Woodyard worked at Amazon in various roles. He was involved in Strategic Partnerships for the Buy With Prime initiative from 2021 to 2022. He then transitioned to the role of Principal in Tech Business Development for Buy With Prime from 2022 to 2023. Prior to these positions, he served as Channel Partner Manager for Amazon Hub from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Kent Woodyard studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where he completed an Executive Program in Creating and Managing Strategic Alliances in 2019. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business/Managerial Economics from Wheaton College, which he earned from 2004 to 2008.
Diverse Career Background
Kent Woodyard has a diverse career background that spans various industries, including retail management, construction, logistics, and manufacturing. Notable positions include Supply Chain Manager at RQ Construction and Executive Team Leader-Hardlines at Target. His experience also includes roles at Pushpay, where he held multiple positions, including Director of Business Development.
Passion for Writing and Partnerships
Kent Woodyard has a passion for writing, which complements his enthusiasm for developing partnerships. He co-founded and co-hosted The Dream Job Podcast from 2020 to 2021, further showcasing his interest in collaboration and sharing insights on career development.