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Farah Turner

Minneapolis,USA

Summary

Experienced with designing and executing compelling visual displays that attract and retain customers. Utilizes extensive knowledge of brand standards and retail trends to create cohesive and impactful presentations. Track record of collaborating with team members to meet and exceed merchandising goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Conscious Parent Coach

Awakening Essence
06.2024 - Current
  • Coach parents in breaking generational patterns, fostering deep, authentic connections with their children through mindfulness, emotional regulation, and conscious communication.
  • Guide clients through inner transformation, helping them deconstruct limiting beliefs, integrate inner child healing, and embody mindful leadership in the home.
  • Facilitate workshops and group coaching programs, creating safe, judgment-free spaces for reflection, skill-building, and community support.
  • Specialize in emotional accountability and self-awareness, supporting clients in identifying ego-based patterns and shifting from reactivity to presence.
  • Apply trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate tools, blending Eastern mindfulness with Western psychology to support holistic family healing.
  • Collaborate with parents of children aged 3–16, providing tailored strategies to build cooperation, set boundaries, and reduce power struggles without punishment or shame.
  • Incorporate techniques from Dr. Shefali, Hunter Clarke-Fields, and the Gottmans, bridging conscious parenting with mindfulness and relational intelligence.
  • Create custom coaching journeys, including self-reflection practices, meditations, boundary-setting frameworks, and compassionate communication exercises.

Style Specialist

Target
04.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with store leaders to execute seasonal floor sets, promotional displays, and store layout transitions aligned with brand standards and visual merchandising strategies.
  • Style mannequins and key presentation areas to reflect current fashion trends and maintain consistency with company branding.
  • Train and mentor new team members on operational procedures, safety protocols, and service expectations, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
  • Foster a positive team culture by encouraging open communication, peer recognition, and collaboration across departments.
  • Support inventory management by restocking merchandise from daily freight deliveries and conducting regular stock checks to reduce out-of-stock issues.
  • Deliver exceptional guest experiences by offering personalized fashion advice, engaging in friendly conversations, and ensuring a welcoming shopping environment.
  • Recognized for being a quick learner and highly adaptable, cross-trained in multiple Specialty Sales areas (Ulta Beauty, Technology, Home, Baby) and additional departments (Guest Advocate, Fulfillment, General Merchandise).

Founder

Aurora Beauty
06.2013 - 04.2024
  • Built and scaled a trusted e-commerce platform specializing in luxury clean and green beauty, growing a loyal customer base and achieving consistent year-over-year revenue growth.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with 50+ top-tier sustainable beauty brands, enhancing brand visibility and enabling collaborative marketing and product exclusives.
  • Pioneered product curation standards rooted in ingredient integrity, performance, and sustainability—positioning Aurora Beauty as a leader in the conscious beauty movement.
  • Led cross-functional team in developing innovative digital customer experiences, including personalized sampling programs and educational content that increased engagement and conversion rates.
  • Spearheaded clean beauty education initiatives, helping to shape consumer understanding of non-toxic formulations and ethical sourcing practices.
  • Fostered a culture of sustainability and innovation, resulting in the launch of eco-conscious product lines that captured emerging market segments and aligned with evolving consumer values.
  • Oversaw all facets of business operations, including vendor negotiations, marketing strategy, financial planning, inventory management, and customer service.
  • Recognized by leading industry publications (e.g. Beauty Independent) as a trusted voice in clean beauty.

Senior Stylist

Michael Kors
10.2011 - 05.2013
  • Met or exceeded sales objectives on consistent basis to drive company growth. Awarded top salesman each year.
  • Developed client relationships for long-term loyalty through attentive service and understanding of individual style preferences.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
  • Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of St. Thomas
Saint Paul, MN
05.2010

Skills

  • Visual merchandising
  • Creative vision
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Building relationships
  • Conflict resolution
  • Graphic design
  • Front-end web development
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Personable and friendly
  • Creative/Other Software: MS Office Adobe Creative Suite Final Cut Pro Windows Xp/Vista/7 Mac OS X Shopify

Language Skills

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Limited Working
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Certified Conscious Parent Coach

Awakening Essence
06.2024 - Current

Style Specialist

Target
04.2023 - Current

Founder

Aurora Beauty
06.2013 - 04.2024

Senior Stylist

Michael Kors
10.2011 - 05.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication

University of St. Thomas

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