Chad Collins

About Chad Collins

I am very passionate about education and helping young people to learn about different career opportunities. I love to see them set and achieve goals. My aim is for students to go beyond understanding content. I want all students to learn skills and professionalism needed to succeed in today\'s work environment.+ I have extensive experience in the sports industry including working with major college basketball program and for a retail and corporate fan travel company. I have had the great privilege to see the sports world from inside the locker room and from the stands.+ Key strengths in team building, problem solving, directing managing staff, cultivating and maintaining relationships, multitasking, teaching, presenting, accountability and work ethic.

Experience

1. Director, Academy of Finance

   Sanderson High School

   Aug 2019 — Present · Raleigh-Durham, NC, US

   Leading all components of a distinguished NAF academy, which include: planning curriculum and instruction, overseeing the advisory board, internships, job shadows, field trips, guest speakers, recruiting, fundraising, community outreach and event planning.For more information or to get involved, contact me or visit

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Science (MS)

  1999 — 2002

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1994 — 1999

Skills

• Sales
• Leadership
• Line Management
• Career Counseling
• Social Media
• Transportation Planning
• Service Activation
• Travel Planning
• Hotel Booking
• Sponsorship
• Events Coordination
• Trade Shows
• Event Management
• Nascar
• Customer Satisfaction
• Event Planning
• Sports
• Inventory Control
• Career Development
• Tourism
• Sports Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Education
• Marketing Strategy
• Contract Negotiation
• Management
• Team Leadership
• College Basketball
• Travel Management
• Customer Service
• Hotel Procurement
• Marketing Education
• Ticket Sales
• Marketing
• Partner Management