Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Awards
Timeline
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Chad Stevens

Norman

Summary

I am a dynamic professional who is able to fit any role for any length of time. I have developed a plethora of experiences in management positions, and have become adept in the problem-solving and multi-faceted thinking which skilled roles require. I maintain a track record of excellence, excelling in whichever position I have been placed in.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Five Below
09.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Maintained store organization and cleanliness to ensure a welcoming environment.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems for efficient transaction processing.
  • Stocked merchandise on shelves to optimize product visibility and accessibility.
  • Participated in training sessions to develop product knowledge and improve service skills.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Assisted Customers in checkout processes.

STEM Leader

Boys and Girls Club
12.2023 - 08.2025
  • Developed and implemented engaging STEM activities for youth, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
  • Collaborated with staff to create educational resources that enhance STEM learning experiences.
  • Facilitated hands-on workshops, encouraging teamwork and problem-solving among participants.
  • Assisted in organizing community events to promote STEM awareness and participation.
  • Conducted evaluations of program effectiveness, suggesting improvements based on participant feedback.
  • Incorporated safety measures throughout workplace practices; reducing overall accident rates and ensuring employee well-being during daily operations.
  • Created all budget and stock-related information for higher management in order to ensure all financial and substantive needs were met for adequate teaching.

Kitchen Manager

Lotaburger
01.2023 - 10.2023
  • Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality standards and compliance with health regulations.
  • Managed inventory levels, implementing efficient ordering processes to reduce waste.
  • Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and safety protocols.
  • Developed and maintained schedules, optimizing staffing for peak service times.
  • Collaborated with front-of-house staff to enhance overall dining experience through effective communication.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
  • Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
  • Assigned roles to each employee to ensure all kitchen needs were met.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Dewey High School
Dewey, Oklahoma
05-2024

Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering

Tri-County Technical Insitute
Bartlesville, Oklahoma
05-2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic thinking
  • Classroom management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Lesson planning
  • Staff training
  • Mathematics
  • Engineering
  • Inventory management
  • Waste reduction
  • Usage of Technology
  • Basic IT Tools

Accomplishments

  • Became the youngest ever kitchen manager for our Lotaburger branch in Oklahoma, at only 17 years old.
  • Nominated by my school for the "Student of the Year" tri-county scholarship in my senior year.
  • Scored a 32 on the ACT, with near-perfect Reading and English scores.
  • Achieved the highest classroom attendance rate at the Boys and Girls Club during my second year working for the club, the first year I was able to lead the classroom independently.

Affiliations

Key Club- I was a founding member of my High School's Key Club branch from 09/2021 to 05/2023. During this time I served, during various times, as Historian and Secretary. Due to my position in Key Club I served as the speaker for our annual hunger banquet, where we educated nearby policymakers on the ongoing food instability crisis in our county. Furthermore, I served as a representative for our branch during the Annual National LEDCON conference, where I helped elect new organizational leaders and vote on policy changes for the organization.


Big Brothers Big Sisters- I was a founding member of my High School's Big Brothers Big Sisters branch from 09/2021 to 05/2024, where I served as a mentor/tutor for disadvantaged children at our local elementary school.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Latin
Limited Working

Awards

-Awarded "Employee of the Month" on the first month of employment at Five Below, during this time our store became the #1 top selling branch in Oklahoma.

-Awarded the first ever "Big of the Month" certificate when the system became implemented in the Bartlesville branch, beating out all other members of over 5 other schools.

-Awarded the National Indigenous Recognition Award by the CollegeBoard in 2023 as a result of my excellent AP and ACT scores during high school- only one such award is given per year.

-Awarded the National Award Scholarship by the University of Oklahoma, a "full-ride" scholarship given out to only 40 students per Freshman class, my Freshman class was also the largest in OU's history at the time.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Five Below
09.2025 - Current

STEM Leader

Boys and Girls Club
12.2023 - 08.2025

Kitchen Manager

Lotaburger
01.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

University of Oklahoma

High School Diploma -

Dewey High School

Certificate of Technical Studies - Engineering

Tri-County Technical Insitute