Degrees: MBA, 1975, St Johns Univ Jamaica; BS, 1974, SUNY Univ Cntr Albany; AAS, 1972, SUNY Nassau CC

Bio:

Teaching:

• MKT141 - Retail Management
• MKT175 - Marketing Planning and Strategy

Professor Brown integrates the practical application of strategy into the classroom by having students research and analyze current marketing management strategies using the assigned text book, annual reports and business publications. Her approach is to provide management direction while students play the role of marketing analyst and develop a complete business assessment, stressing both pros and cons of the strategy of their assigned organization. Specific competencies, such as oral and written business communications, team building, strategic thinking and analytic skills are emphasized. The course balances theory with in-class experiences to simulate "real world" practices.

Background and Experience:

Gayle's career includes over 30 years of marketing, business development and sales management experience. As Vice President/Team Leader, Establishment Services for American Express Company, she provided marketing, financial and operational expertise to industry leaders in the Retail, Restaurant, Airline, Lodging, Shipping and Car Rental industry segments. In her executive capacity she also participated in, developed and instructed seminars relating to product management and relationship marketing for American Express Company, as well as executive education programs at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Nassau Community College.

Education

1975
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing Management
St. John's University, Queens, NY

1974
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Education
State University of New York, Albany, NY

1972
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Retail Business Management
Nassau Community College, Garden City, NY