Bill Van Ess has a diverse work experience in the retail industry. Bill'smost recent role was as the VP of Ecommerce at it luggage, starting in April 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the US Director of eCommerce at DELSEY Paris from September 2016 to January 2021, where they were responsible for driving sales and profits through various channels. Before that, Bill was a Senior Partner/Co-Founder at WAVE Retail Solutions from December 2015 to September 2016, providing customized service packages to retailers. Bill also held several roles at eBags, including Director/DMM and Senior Merchandise Manager, where they managed departments and brands, and increased sales. Bill'searlier experience includes roles at Fred Meyer as a Buyer and Assistant Buyer, managing various categories and implementing best practices. Overall, Bill has a strong background in retail management and driving sales through strategic approaches.
Bill Van Ess attended the University of Central Florida from 1984 to 1987, studying Computer Science. From 1987 to 1989, they pursued an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration and Management, General at Bellevue College. Bill then completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance at the Albers School of Business and Economics at Seattle University from 1990 to 1992. Additionally, Bill obtained several certifications from the Google Digital Academy (Skillshop) in early 2021, including Google Analytics for Beginners, Advanced Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager Fundamentals, and Google Analytics for Power Users.
April, 2021 - present