Jeff Denney, Shrm Cp
About Jeff Denney, Shrm Cp
Jeff Denney is a Senior Human Resources Manager with extensive experience in human resources and operations management across various industries, including retail and e-commerce. He holds an MBA in Management and has worked for notable companies such as Amazon, URBN, and Purple Wave, Inc.
Current Role at URBN
Jeff Denney serves as the Senior Human Resources Manager at URBN, which encompasses brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People, and Nuuly. He has been in this role since 2024, contributing to the company's human resources strategies and operations. His position involves overseeing HR functions that support the diverse needs of the organization across the United States.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Denney has extensive experience with Amazon, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Manager, III from 2016 to 2018 in Gardner, Kansas, and later served as a Talent Ambassador and Senior Human Resources Business Partner from 2018 to 2020 in virtual and Kansas City locations. His roles at Amazon provided him with a solid foundation in human resources management and operational leadership.
Professional Background in Human Resources
Before joining URBN, Denney worked at Purple Wave, Inc. as the Director of Human Resources from 2022 to 2024 and previously as Human Resources Manager from 2020 to 2022. His tenure at Purple Wave, Inc. involved implementing HR strategies that aligned with the company's goals in Manhattan, Kansas. This experience further solidified his expertise in human resources.
Education and Expertise
Denney holds an MBA in Management from the University of Phoenix, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Operations Management from Kansas State University, studying from 1993 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in supply chain optimization, demand planning, and business process improvement.
Diverse Work History
Denney's professional history includes various roles in operations and management across multiple companies. He worked as an Operations Manager at Fossil from 2006 to 2010 and as an Operations Group Leader at Target from 2003 to 2005. He also held the position of Operations Supervisor at Payless ShoeSource from 2001 to 2003. This diverse experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of operational efficiency.