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James Kahle

@jameskahle

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I am a marketing operations leader who builds systems, teams, and scalable revenue with AI and analytics.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a leadership role in marketing operations where I can scale ecommerce and omnichannel programs, build high‑performing teams, apply AI and analytics, and drive measurable revenue and efficiency gains.

I am a marketing operations leader who organizes and scales marketing systems, teams, and campaigns across startups and Fortune 5 environments. I drive measurable revenue growth through analytics, AI, and hands-on campaign execution.

At my current role I manage multi‑channel marketing for retail, ecommerce, and events, overseeing a $1M+ budget while reducing expenses and improving ROAS. I led initiatives that grew ecommerce revenue (12% in 2024, trending higher), generated over $6M via email/SMS and added 120,000+ contacts, and expanded paid and organic channels for significant conversion lifts.

Previously I led automation and operations at Amazon, delivering Six‑Sigma savings and robust analytics reporting, and scaled national growth at a startup solar provider across all 50 states. I build cross‑functional teams, customize AI tools to improve efficiency, and prioritize exceptional customer and employee experiences.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Marketing

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Kitty Hawk Kites

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Managed marketing for 28 retail stores, 3 ecommerce sites and 30+ offers; increased ecommerce sales 12% (~$250K) in 2024, drove $6M+ revenue from email/SMS and improved ROAS to ~400% while reducing marketing expenses 11% on a $1M+ budget.

Marketing Operations Email Marketing Paid Media CRM Budget Management Event Marketing AI Tools

Director of Marketing

EcoGen America

Oct 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Led growth and digital marketing for a startup solar provider, expanding from one state to all 50 states plus DC and PR and generating hundreds of leads through CRO and top-ranked content; managed CRM (Salesforce) and automations (Marketo).

CRO SEO Google Analytics Looker Studio SEMrush Salesforce Marketo Content Strategy UX

Operations Manager

Amazon

Jun 2018 - Oct 2022 (4 years 4 months)

Managed automation and robotics fulfillment center operations, improving inbound/outbound efficiencies and leading Six Sigma projects that delivered $212,000 in annual savings while training and mentoring hundreds of team members.

Operations Management Automation)Six Sigma Process Improvement Tableau

Business Development Manager

Thrive Financial Service

Nov 2014 - Jun 2018 (3 years 7 months)

Led marketing and operations through the launch of a financial services company, helping grow revenue to over $50M/year and implementing scalable HubSpot and Salesforce-driven lead generation and event strategies.