Avery Merchant

Avery Merchant currently serves as the Operations Manager at Hampton University, overseeing the operations of the Hampton Harbor Apartment Complex since June 2023. Previously, Merchant operated as the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Merchant Acquisitions Inc. from January 2022 to July 2023, focusing on community opportunities and leadership development. Other roles include Assistant Director, Junior Executive, Corporate Trainer, and Acquisition Specialist at Myriad Provisions International (February 2021 - July 2023), and Real Estate Agent at Greg Garrett Property Management (May 2017 - June 2021). Merchant has also held positions as a Contract Administrator at 4 Star Technologies, Inc. (June 2015 - April 2017) and as a Career Services Advisor at ECPI University (December 2012 - June 2015). Early career experience includes a Career Advisor role at Talent Curve and a Retail/Sales Consultant position at Sprint Nextel, along with serving as an Air Traffic Control Specialist for the FAA. Avery Merchant earned a Bachelor of Science in Aviation/Airway Management and Operations from Hampton University in 2008.