Patrick Turknett

Assistant Park Manager at George L. Smith State Park

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About

Experience

  • Assistant Park Manager at Georgia Department of Natural Resources Parks Recreation and Historic Sites
    Aug 2015 - Present · 10 yrs 11 mos

  • Sub Station Tech Apprentice at Graves Electrical Services
    Oct 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 9 mos

  • Supervisor at Bulloch County Parks and Recreation Department
    Jan 2011 - Oct 2014 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Supervises and aids the participants, parents and coaches with the daily activities the recreation department provide • Referee several different sports including basketball, football, baseball and soccer • Assistant Coach of Statesboro all-star baseball team from 2011-2014 • Created and ran up-to-date and relevant drills • Coordinated scheduling and field and facility use with the activities office • Communicated effectively with parents and players, including organizing and leading meetings • Fostered a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility • Adheres strictly to rules and regulations of the activities department and the district

  • Labor Assistant at Hendrix Interior Inc.
    May 2010 - May 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • Responsible for de-constructing buildings and re-reconstructing new rooms/floors • Interacted with customers and bi-lingual contractors on a daily basis • Performed detailed precision cuts for installation using power saws and cutters • Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricade • Extensively trained in plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, machine servicing and installations • Completed indoor and outdoor residential and commercial construction projects

  • Student Educator at Georgia Southern Wildlife Center
    May 2010 - Aug 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Taught daily wildlife programs to a variety of age groups which included amphibian shows, woodland shows, guided walkway tours and also flight • In charge of maintaining the variety of animal’s weights down to the nearest ounce • Cared for animals with special medical needs • Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times • Cued and signaled animals during performances • Fed animals twice daily and made sure they had access to fresh water at all times