Arthur Viente

Arthur Viente

Program Director, e-Commerce Strategy · IBM

Denver, CO

In My Own Words

A 30 year veteran in both the retail and wholesale business with a diverse expertise in business management, merchandising, sales management, e-commerce, and operations across multiple industries, including the Outdoor Industry, Fashion Apparel, Sporting Goods, and Home Decor.

Work Experience

Program Director, e-Commerce Strategy

IBM

2015 – Present

Bringing over 30 years of practical experience across both retail and wholesale, I am now working for IBM as strategy lead, helping developers and business leaders better understand and plan for opportunities in the market leveraging advancements in technology, while keep in the user and business realities in perspective.

COO/SVP Sales

Bambeco.com

2014 – 2015

At bambeco.com, Arthur's joined a unique team of people committed to more than a product or a brand, and instead, focused on providing a platform through which “sustainability” is transformed from a movement into a household word - bambeco.com brings authenticity to a brand, and a passion to both the brand and our mission. As COO, Arthur is helping to shape the foundation of the business, building on the early successes, and creating opportunities to further expand the brand and message.

Education

BA

University of Maryland

1976 – 1980

BA

Interests

MusicTravelGolfingOutdoor Lifestyle

Skills

Change ManagementOperationsWholesale ManagementSales ManagementBusiness PlanningBusiness CoachingMerchandisingProduct SourcingE-commerceInventory ManagementDigital Strategy

Industries

BikeFashionLifestyleOutdoorSnowStreetwearHealth & FitnessSwimSkateRunYogaDiveGolfMusicCreative AgenciesTechFishingTriathlonWakeSurfMoto & Powersports

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Chad Mihalick Owner, Malakye.com · Likes · 2024-03-20

Malakye is the most consistent thing in my life and has been for a couple decades now. Do you like the new site? What can we add? What can we change. You're welcome to say anything. You won't hurt my feelings. And I welcome your honesty and thoughts.

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Benjamin Lechuga Importer/Exporter · Likes · 2024-03-20

Are you interested in importing anything to US or export your products to any part of the world?

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Arthur Viente Program Director, e-Commerce Strategy · Posts · 2024-02-14

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Arthur Viente Program Director, e-Commerce Strategy · Posts · 2024-02-13

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Arthur Viente Program Director, e-Commerce Strategy · Posts · 2024-02-12

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