Andrea Whisman
About Andrea Whisman
Andrea Whisman serves as the E-Commerce Digital Strategy & Sales - Customer Relations at Ten Thousand Villages US, where she has worked since 2016. She focuses on supporting small-scale artisan groups and promoting fair trade practices to foster sustainable change.
Work at Ten Thousand Villages
Andrea Whisman has been employed at Ten Thousand Villages US since 2016, where she holds the position of E-Commerce Digital Strategy & Sales - Customer Relations. In this role, she focuses on connecting independent small-scale artisan groups, co-ops, and workshops with market opportunities. Her work contributes to the promotion of fair trade practices and supports sustainable change for artisans in developing countries. Based in Akron, PA, she has been instrumental in enhancing the organization's e-commerce strategies.
Previous Experience in Logistics and Customer Service
Before her tenure at Ten Thousand Villages, Andrea Whisman worked as a Logistics Specialist at Transgroup Worldwide Logistics from 2012 to 2013. Her responsibilities included managing logistics operations and ensuring efficient service delivery. Prior to that, she served as a Customer Service Specialist at Mustang Expediting Inc. from 2001 to 2005. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in customer relations and operational management.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Whisman completed her education at Nandua High School, where she studied from 1991 to 1995. She pursued further studies in Business Administration and Management, General. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in e-commerce and customer relations, particularly in the context of fair trade and sustainable business practices.
Commitment to Fair Trade Initiatives
In her current role at Ten Thousand Villages, Andrea Whisman actively promotes fair trade practices. Her work supports artisans in developing countries by facilitating access to markets and ensuring that they receive fair compensation for their products. This commitment to ethical business practices reflects her dedication to creating sustainable change within the global artisan community.