Kevin Harvey
626 North Gray Avenue, Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Operations Manager
University of Arkansas
09.2023 - Current
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with University policies.
- Oversee and manage both the salary savings program and startup funding accounts for Fulbright professors.
- Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
Founder and CEO
SoarBlue LLC
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Established brick and mortar store for local and regional customers and fulfillment center for e-commerce and wholesale business.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Grew wholesale accounts to approximately 200, which includes gift shops, boutiques and museums both domestically and internationally.
Senior Manager, Procurement and Compliance
Walmart Transportation and Logistics
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Delivered subject matter expertise for internal and external customers on compliance best practices and quality control.
- Led regular compliance calls and quarterly strategic planning sessions with 25 largest carriers.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits for 200 carriers.
Senior Manager, Sales Strategy
Walmart Transportation And Logistics
02.2010 - 01.2015
- Oversaw large sales and strategy team that developed strategies and managed projects to eliminate waste and increase revenue from Walmart inbound network.
- Managed negotiation and bidding process for 300M plus in Walmart supplier business.
- Helped identify new business opportunities within network that increased Private Walmart Fleet revenue by 120M.
Senior Manager, Strategy and Systems
Walmart Transportation and Logistics
02.2008 - 01.2010
- Managed large-scale system projects throughout Walmart's transportation network.
- Provided expertise in development of new dispatching and backhaul systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging corporate objectives helping to save 80M annually.
- Met with software companies and provided in depth analysis and recommendations to VP transportation team.
Operations Manager
Walmart Transportation And Logistics
02.2004 - 01.2008
- Oversaw large transportation dispatching team that orchestrated day to day driver assignments for Central US.
- Led hiring, and training of 100's of new load logistic managers to help fill expansion of Walmart's Operations Center's throughout US.
- Chosen as SME to help establish Walmart's first Emergency Operations Center.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, ARMBA - Business Administration
Webster University
St Louis, MOSkills
- People skills
- Leadership experience
- Problem-solving abilities
- Collaboration talent
- Communication skills
- Business intelligence tools
Timeline
Accounting Operations Manager
University of Arkansas
09.2023 - Current
Founder and CEO
SoarBlue LLC
08.2018 - 05.2023
Senior Manager, Procurement and Compliance
Walmart Transportation and Logistics
02.2015 - 08.2018
Senior Manager, Sales Strategy
Walmart Transportation And Logistics
02.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Manager, Strategy and Systems
Walmart Transportation and Logistics
02.2008 - 01.2010
Operations Manager
Walmart Transportation And Logistics
02.2004 - 01.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Transportation And Logistics
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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