Stephen Turner

Stephen Turner, MTSU I/O Psychology and Fashion Merchandising Student

Stephen Turner is and Industrial/Organizational Psychology undergraduate from Middle Tennessee State University with experience in retail management, employee selection, and training. He minored in Fashion Merchandising and French and has experience in retail, merchandising and buying. He is seeking a career in Human Resources, Retail/Fashion Merchandising, or other related fields. Stephen Turner's professional experience includes store-level retail management and customer service; employee selection and interviewing; new-hire orientation; model auditions and selection; fashion shows; product and promotion merchandising; and buying spreadsheets. As Vice President of the Fashion and Design Students organization (FaDS), Stephen Turner planned and orchestrated regular organization meetings, officer meetings, and committee meetings; organization activities and events. He also was the recipient of the Willard E. Kerr Outstanding Undergraduate Senior Award for Industrial/Organizational Psychology.

Bookseller at Barnes & Noble

November 2013 - January 2014

Key Holder at Hot Topic

May 2010 - August 2013

oPerformed most managerial functions including opening and closing the store, merchandising, customer service, stocking, training, and payroll. Interviewed, trained, and managed new associates in selling behaviors and cash register operations. oWorked directly with store manager on display merchandising and store planogram. Communicated directly with district manager about business and product. oMerchandised new product and promotional materials according to weekly operations updates and planogram specifications.

Retail Artist at MAC Cosmetics

January 2009 - January 2010

oMAC-certified makeup artist. Participated in regular training updates to stay informed on current trends and new product. oProvided customer service and perform selling behaviors through makeup artistry. Ensured product is well-stocked and organized. Performed opening and closing functions.

Sales Associate at Hot Topic

August 2005 - January 2009

oPerformed customer service and selling behaviors. Some merchandising and stock responsibilities. oMultiple-time employee of the month, and two-time district employee of the month.

Head Cashier at Barnes & Noble

January 2014

Middle Tennessee State University

2007 – 2013

Bachelor's of Science

Concentration: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Fashion Merchandising, French

Activities: Fashion and Design Students vice president, study abroad

Oakland High School

2004 – 2007

High School Diploma

Activities: French Club, Art Society

Art, cooking, gardening, fashion, travel, interior design, organization, psychology, theater, reading, movies, television, music, history, science