As a Raleigh native, Corinne Carter grew up waiting for the day she could call the Wolfpack her home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her participation in the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)<\/a> the summer before her senior year of high school allowed her to finally get a taste of NC State\u2019s campus. This experience opened her eyes to the diverse programs that the Wilson College of Textiles offered and showed her how she could combine her interests in business and marketing by pursuing a degree in fashion and textile management<\/a>. Her decision to attend NC State was solidified, and she enrolled the next year as a student. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Carter\u2019s excitement fueled her decision to get involved in various ways on campus. To name a few, she was a part of the University Scholars Program, served as a student ambassador, joined the Textile Engineering Society, and worked for both the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a> (NCTF) and the Office of Academic, Career and Student Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Working at the North Carolina Textile Foundation further developed my passion for the industry and brought so much value in extending my network to what it is today.<\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n As she pursued her degree, she also saw the network she had established expand and her passion for the industry grow. These connections \u2014 combined with her world-class textiles education \u2014 led her to receive an offer immediately following her graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe team at the North Carolina Textile Foundation was instrumental in my growth and career path in college and even now,\u201d she shares. \u201cWorking at the NCTF further developed my passion for the industry and brought so much value in extending my network to what it is today. The staff at the foundation continue to be a great resource to me in my career as well as to current students at the college.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, you can find Carter utilizing her textile education in her current role as a product marketing manager at Unifi in Greensboro, North Carolina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n She maintains her strong connections to the Wilson College of Textiles as a new member of the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)<\/a>. The DYALC, which consists of alumni members under the age of 40, provides guidance to the dean of the college. Since joining the DYALC, her enthusiastic participation, along with the entire council\u2019s leadership, has directly benefited the college\u2019s success in alumni engagement and fundraising in partnership with the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a>. The foundation, which is the philanthropic arm of the Wilson College of Textiles, propels the college\u2019s groundbreaking and industry-leading work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can learn more about her career journey in the Q&A below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Degree:<\/strong> B.S. Fashion and Textile Management, with a concentration in Brand Management and Marketing<\/a>, 2018 Growing up in Raleigh, I knew I always wanted to go to NC State. When attending the Summer Textile Exploration Program (STEP)<\/a> after my junior year in high school, it became even more apparent that the Wilson College of Textiles was where I needed to be. With its diverse programs, I was able to combine my passion for marketing and business with the creative side that I loved. Walking onto Centennial Campus and the Wilson College of Textiles felt like home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a student at NC State, I was heavily involved in activities both on campus and within the Wilson College of Textiles. I was a student in the University Scholars Program, participating in several international and cultural exploration trips over my four years. I was also involved in CRU, an on-campus ministry. Within the Wilson College of Textiles, I spent time as a student worker in both the Office of Academic, Career and Student Services<\/a> and the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a>, where I established invaluable relationships that have been maintained to this day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As a member of the Textile Engineering Society (TES), Sigma Tau Sigma (STS), and president of Kappa Tau Beta Leadership Fraternity (KTB), I gained valuable leadership experience and a community within the college. Being a Wilson College of Textiles Student Ambassador also allowed me to tout the great programs offered by the college to prospective students. Finally, as part of the Centennial Scholarship Program<\/a>, I networked with industry partners and became a leader within the college. A group of fellow scholars and I even organized a trip to South Africa to further explore the international textile industry and educate young children in South Africa about textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the fondest memories I have is the day before I graduated. While working at the North Carolina Textile Foundation (NCTF), I was called back in after my shift during the NCTF Board of Directors<\/a> meeting to find out that the CEO of the International Textile Group, now called Elevate Textiles, was extending a job offer to me in person. Without the relationships I built at the NCTF, I never would have had that experience that kicked off not only an excellent graduation weekend but my career as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The team at the North Carolina Textile Foundation<\/a> was instrumental in my growth and career path in college and even now. Working at the North Carolina Textile Foundation further developed my passion for the industry and brought value in extending my network to what it is today. They continue to be a great resource to me in my career and current students at the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n My education at the Wilson College of Textiles prepared me for what I am doing today because of what I learned in the classroom, but even more so through the skills I learned outside of it. The growth and leadership opportunities that were presented to me during my time at the college have truly shaped who I am today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Today, I have the privilege of being involved with the Wilson College of Textiles in several areas. I have come back as a representative of my employer at the Career Fair, give back yearly to the college on Day of Giving<\/a>, attend the Textile Bowl tailgates<\/a> and serve as an interviewer during Textile Scholarship Interview Weekend every year. I am excited to extend my involvement this year with my appointment to the Dean\u2019s Young Alumni Leadership Council (DYALC)<\/a> to continue impacting the Wilson College of Textiles and furthering my commitment to being a member of Wilson for Life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Job Title:<\/strong> Product Marketing Manager, Unifi
Current City:<\/strong> Greensboro, North Carolina
Hometown:<\/strong> Raleigh, North Carolina<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy did you choose NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What activities were you involved in as an NC State student and how did they impact your experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is your fondest memory as a student at NC State and the Wilson College of Textiles?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Who influenced you most during your time at the Wilson College of Textiles? And why or how?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How did your education at the Wilson College of Textiles prepare you for what you are doing today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In what ways are you currently involved with the Wilson College of Textiles and NC State?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n