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Grace Van Arend

Grace Van Arend

Fulham,Australia

Summary

Motivated marketing graduate with a Bachelor of Business (Design and Marketing), seeking a role that leverages my creativity and passion for brand development. My current work experiences have equipped me with a strong understanding of consumer behavior, and I am confident in delivering strategic marketing solutions that support long-term brand growth and foster strong client relationships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing Research Assistant

Ehrenberg-bass Institute
03.2024 - 02.2025
  • Whilst an undergraduate, I provided support to the institute large team of marketing scientists, for academic research and industry projects. This includes data coding and analysis, literature search and summaries as well as proof-reading of academic papers and reports for industry.

Retail Sales Assistant

Cotton on
Harbour Town
01.2024 - Current
  • I transferred to the Harbour Town Mega Outlet following the closure of the West Lakes store. In this role, I have been recognized for showing initiative and consistently delivering excellent customer service.
  • I occasionally take on shift management duties, which include running team inductions, delegating responsibilities, and supporting overall team performance.
  • My responsibilities also include meeting weekly KPI benchmarks, processing and managing stock, supervising day-to-day operations, assisting with visual merchandising, and handling money reconciliation and banking.

Retail Sales Assistant

Cotton on
West Lakes
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • As a Sales Assistant at Cotton On, I was recognised by management for showing initiative, taking on leadership responsibilities, and consistently supporting the team in meeting weekly budgets and improving KPIs.
  • My role involved delivering excellent customer service, supervising daily store operations, assisting with visual merchandising, and handling end-of-day money reconciliation and banking.
  • I was also responsible for processing stock, completing weekly sales review reports, and identifying opportunities for growth within specific departments.

Retail Team Member

Bensons Trading
Adelaide
09.2023 - 09.2024
  • Employed by Bensons Trading in the Showbag Hall at the Adelaide Royal Show for two consecutive years, I worked as a retail team member responsible for assisting customers and handling transactions.

Crew Member

KFC
Fulham Gardens
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • During my time at KFC, I was recognised for my leadership skills and progress, including being named Team Member of the Month.
  • My role involved providing excellent customer service at the front counter and drive-thru, packaging orders, assisting with team management, performing cleaning duties, replenishing stock, opening and closing the store, and handling cash reconciliation.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Marketing and Design

University of South Australia
Adelaide, SA
04-2025

High School -

St. Dominic’s Priory College
North Adelaide
01.2022

Primary School -

Star of the Sea
Henley Beach
01.2012

Skills

  • Data analysis and coding
  • Market research and strategy
  • Project management and planning
  • Customer service
  • Brand development
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving

References

  • Maryjane Bourne-August, Cotton on West Lakes Store manager, 0430812067
  • Heather Pellizzari, 0403058745

Hobbies and Interests

  • Dance – Dedicated dancer at TK Studios, Fulham (2011–2023), specialising in contemporary and acro. Successfully completed CSTD Grade 5–9 examinations through SA Dance.
  • Design – Passionate about digital design, with experience in photo editing and creating original artwork using Adobe Illustrator.

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 10/18/03

Relevant Job Experience

  • 2023 Summer Vacation Scholar, Explored whether the laws of growth apply to durables categories and presented findings to the marketing scientists at the institute.
  • 2024 Unisa Marketing Clinic course, Collaborated in a small team to deliver strategic marketing advice to two Adelaide-based clients (a dance company and a food truck business). Developed tailored branding and growth strategies focused on improving mental and physical availability to enhance competitiveness and long-term market presence and presented this advice to the client.

Timeline

Marketing Research Assistant

Ehrenberg-bass Institute
03.2024 - 02.2025

Retail Sales Assistant

Cotton on
01.2024 - Current

Retail Team Member

Bensons Trading
09.2023 - 09.2024

Retail Sales Assistant

Cotton on
01.2021 - 01.2024

Crew Member

KFC
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business - Marketing and Design

University of South Australia

High School -

St. Dominic’s Priory College

Primary School -

Star of the Sea
Grace Van Arend