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Nicholas Long, MSBM, MBA, possesses extensive experience in retail operations within the sports industry, currently serving as the Director of Retail Operations for the Orlando Magic NBA Team since July 2005. Long's career progression at the Orlando Magic includes roles such as Assistant Director of Retail Operations, Senior Retail Operations Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, and Team Shop Supervisor. Prior to this, Long gained valuable experience as a Retail/Arena Operations Intern with the Orlando Magic and as an Account Executive with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Long also held positions with the Orlando Magic's Marketing & Game Operations team, the National Consortium for Academics & Sports, and various internships focused on merchandise and sales. Long holds an MSBM and MBA in Sports Business Management from the University of Central Florida, along with a BSBA in Marketing and Management from the UCF College of Business.