Bruce Hardt's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Bruce Hardt has over 15 years of experience in the field of marketing, sales, and customer service. Hardt has been a key player in the development of IDI Industrial Dimensions, which was acquired by Lumber Liquidators in May 1990. Hardt also spent time at Mullican Flooring, where he was a Category and Sourcing Manager from December 2018 to August 2021 and Manager, Global Sourcing from March 2016 to December 2018. Hardt has also held managerial positions at Hunter Global Resources and Lumber Liquidators.

🎓 Education

Bruce Hardt's education goes back to 1988 when he earned his BSBA from the University of Rhode Island. After a couple of years of study, he secured his College of Business Administration from the Rhode Island College of Business. From there, Bruce Hardt went on to earn his MA in Business Administration from the same school in 1998.Bruce Hardt currently provides Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Small Business Ownership, which is a program that teaches skills that can be used in business transactions. CPD is based on the theory that effective business transactions are founded on three things: understanding your customer, Superior performance in your industry, and setting achievable goals.One of the reasons Bruce Hardt is so well seasoned in the business world is because of his experience with Small Business Ownership. He first gained this experience in the early 1990s when he worked as a Talent Consultant for Magellan Software, a software company that went bankrupt in 1990. From there, Hardt moved on to eventually become the President and COO of SPI Solutions, a company that produced software used by small businesses.In his roles at SPI Solutions and Magellan Software, Bruce Hardt learned a lot about the business world and how to handle difficult and sensitive negotiations. He also learned that small businesses are necessary in today’s economy and that they should be given the support they need to succeed.Bruce Hardt's future goals include moving back to his hometown of Providence, Rhode Island and working for a small business as its President and Chief Operating Officer. He alsopires to help others bridge the economic divide and to provide them with the support they need to succeed.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Bruce Hardt's professional, technical, and interpersonal skills are strong.Bruce Hardt is a Category and Sourcing Manager, Wood and Cork at Lumber Liquidators, with a background in sales, marketing, and global sourcing. At Lumber Liquidators, Bruce Hardt has directed work projects in sales and marketing, as well as national and international accounts. In his previous positions, Bruce Hardt was responsible for managing the Wood and Cork catalogue, as well as sourcing both new and recycled product. In March 2016, Bruce Hardt was appointed as the CEO of Hunter Global Resources, succeeding the late Rick Hunter. At Hunter Global Resources, Bruce Hardt concentrates on the development and commercialization of new product lines, as well as managing relationships with NAFTA customers. As CEO of Hunter Global Resources, Bruce Hardt is responsible for stiff competition, supplier turnaround times, and developing new marketing and sales Strategies.