David Wilson

David Wilson has a diverse range of work experience spanning different industries and roles. David most recently worked at the Detroit Historical Society as the Director of Retail & Visitor Services, where they oversaw retail operations, including planning and buying. David also recruited, hired, and trained new employees. Prior to this, they served as the Retail & Visitor Experience Manager at the same organization, where they led retail operations, launched an online store, and managed a team of 15 employees. David also developed partnerships and programs that contributed to 50% of the revenue.

Before joining the Detroit Historical Society, David worked as a Sales Representative at PepsiCo and as a Resource Development Director at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette. Earlier in their career, they held various positions at Purdue University, including Director of Trademarks and Licensing, where they successfully grew licensing revenue and created scholarship endowments. David also served as the Assistant Director of Purdue Marketing Communications for Trademark Licensing.

Furthermore, David has experience in the collegiate licensing sector, having served as the Past President and Board Member of the International Collegiate Licensing Association. Additionally, they held roles at the University of North Dakota as the Director of Athletic Marketing & Trademark Licensing, and at the US Air Force Academy as a Marketing and Development Assistant.

Overall, David Wilson's work experience demonstrates their expertise in retail management, marketing, licensing, and partnership development across a variety of industries.

David Wilson graduated from Central Michigan University in 1995 with a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast & Cinematic Arts. David later pursued a Master's Degree in Sport Administration from the same university, completing it between 1996 and 1998. In 2014, they attended Purdue University's Krannert School of Management for the Applied Management Principles (Mini-MBA) Program.