MELVERTON BROWN
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
To obtain a challenging position that allows me to utilize my current skills to assist in advancing a business that offers a stable
employment opportunity. Very excited to apply all my knowledge and personality to a position where I am helping people in
need. I am also eager to learn new skills and business and technological advancements.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Criminal Justice
University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT 2014
Recipient of University of Bridgeport Merit Scholarship
Coursework in Childhood and Adolescent Psychology
3.4 GPA
Geriatric Coursework
Case Management Coursework
SKILLS
Strong public speaker
Microsoft Office & iWorks
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Deans List
Presidents List
Resident Assistant of the Month
WORK HISTORY
Sales/Stock Associate
Michael Kors - Trumbull, CT 10/2014 - 12/2014
Maintain and organize stockroom
Customer Service
Assist in maintaining the sales floor
Assist in accomplishing store goals
Sales Associate
Zara - Garden City, NY 05/2014 - 10/2014
Maintain sales floor to ensure excellent customer experience
Assist in personal styling to customers
Register Trained (RFID)
Assist in closing procedures (Counting money, closing all registers)
Assist in organizing shipment in the Morning
Resident Assistant
University of Bridgeport: Residential Life and Student Conduct - Bridgeport, CT 08/2013 - 12/2013
Planned monthly events and activities throughout the building for resident bonding.
Responsible for daily student issues with the residence.
Make sure Residential Life Student Conduct is followed by every student
Bi-Weekly Reports on assigned floor to help meet students needs
Connected over 200 students with community service and resource agencies on campus
Provided comprehensive case management information for students.
Orientation Leader
University of Bridgeport - Bridgeport, CT 10/2013 - 04/2014
Assisted over 200 incoming freshmen and transfer students adjusting to the college atmosphere.
Prepared and demonstrated team building exercises and leadership training.
Administered tours to incoming freshman and transfer students on campus.
Game Room Manager
University of Bridgeport: Campus Activities and Civic Engagement - Bridgeport, CT 04/2011 - 10/2013
Mediated conflicts between staff to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
Oversaw 10 - 15 staff members to ensure work ethic in the Game Room .
Bi - Weekly Reports and Time sheets
Managed and put together schedules based on budget presented.
Oversaw major events by clubs and organizations on campus
Kids Wear Sales Associate
Nordstrom - Garden City, NY 05/2011 - 08/2011
Provide personal and appointment based shopping for customers.
Presented seasonal trends of fashion to customers
Monitored and organized stockroom