Bill Blades

Experience

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  College Stores Association of North Carolina

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2014

  Board Member and President

  Financial managementAnnual meeting and event coordinatorMembership developmentEducational session content coordinator and presenter

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  North Carolina State University

  Jul 2001 - now

  Merchandise Division Manager

  Responsible for all aspects of Management, Marketing and Budgeting for a multi-million dollar college store. Division oversight responsibilities include Technology, School Supplies, Promotional Garment printing and related Operations and Sales. Previous experience includes Apparel and Gift procurement and Concessions marketing, retail sales and operations. Experienced in university technology procurement and vendor contract management. Served multiple terms on industry association boards and advisory committees. Responsible for coordinating 2 major store remodels for merchandise division and store operations as well as innovative retail operations for university athletics venues. Show less