Grace Brown gracebrown.unt@gmail.com

Lewisville, TX (832)-541-9571

Summary of Qualifications:- Five years experience in store environment- 1 year corporate experience (Merchandising/Allocation)- Collegiate leadership experience in areas pertaining to recruitment/academic excellence

Education:Bachelor of Science in Fashion Merchandising University of North Texas Graduate, Denton, TXOverall GPA: 3.76/4.0 (Magna Cum Laude)

Work Experience: JCPenney Business Analyst:February 2nd 2015-Present Headquarters, Plano TX-Conducts climatic, demographic, and regional analysis needed to profitably distribute inventory.-Utilizes company systems to analyze sizing opportunities across various product classes. -Collaborates with merchandising to provide assortment recommendations using set/replenishment strategies.

JCPenney Planning and Merchandising Internship:June 2nd 2014- August 8th 2014 Headquarters, Plano TX-Completed corporate merchandising courses devoted to the product lifecycle, retail math and strategic thinking. -Assessed opportunities in buying/allocation to provide 3 recommendations for increased sales & gross profit. -Assisted in replenishment, visual merchandising, and customer service initiatives during store work sessions.

Seasonal Anthropologie Sales Associate: May 2010- August 2013 (16 calendar months total) The Woodlands and Southlake, TX- Assessed profitability through sales per transaction calculations, shrink awareness, and net sales updates. - Incorporated POS technology to navigate stockrooms, track products, and conduct customer transactions. - Staged fitting rooms to client preferences, with goal of two successful "add ons" per customer.- Won two monthly awards for highest Anthropologie card sign ups. (July 2012 and July 2013)

Leadership Experience: (Fall 2011-2013)Delta Gamma Housing Manager: Denton, TX

- Managed event scheduling, house calendar, maintenance requests, and tenant inquiries.Delta Gamma Recruitment Day Chair:

- Implemented marketing and communication strategies needed to recruit and retain 40+ women.

Awards: UNT Homecoming Court Nominee (Fall 2013) Who’s Who Amongst American College Students (Spring 2013) Delta Gamma Highest GPA (Spring 2012)Delta Gamma Pearl: Extended Scholastic Achievement (Fall 2012)Delta Gamma Lamp of Knowledge: Scholastic Achievement (Spring 2012)

Honor societies:Order of Omega Academic Honor Society (Top 3% of Greek Leaders) (Spring 2013-2014)Rho Lambda Women’s Academic Honor Society (Fall 2012-2014)