Arthur C. Turner, III
Organizational Leader
Blaine,MN
Summary
Accomplished Non-Profit and Educational Leader recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
LoveWorks Academy
Minneapolis, MN
2017.01 - 2023.05
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with departmental leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Improved statutory operating debt from -$400,000 to +$200,000.
- Improved school culture and branding through: implementation of uniforms, social media management, community programming and networking.
- Lead school out of probation and certified renewal of turnaround school for 3 consecutive years.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Internal Human Resource Manager
Director of Fine Arts/Assistant Principal
Northampton County Schools
Jackson, NC
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Coordinated all State and District testing.
- Co-lead school improvement plan completion.
- Provided instructional support and coaching to 7 fine arts instructors throughout district.
- Implemented basketball mentorship program, decreasing student behavioral issues by 25%.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
Music Educator/IT Manager
LoveWorks Academy
Minneapolis, MN
2010.01 - 2015.12
- Developed and instructed music curriculum for 240 K-8th grade students annually.
- Manager of IT maintenance, systems and inventory.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University - Mankato
Mankato, MN 2009.01 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems & Music Performance
Shaw University
Raleigh, NC 2003.08 - 2007.12
Certification
Executive Director Leadership (IEDL), University of St. Thomas - April 2020 - Nov 2020
Affiliations
Member, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (St Paul, MN)
Endorsed Educator, Salyers Percussion (Sugarland, TX)
Board Member, Artistry (Bloomington, MN)
Timeline
Executive Director Leadership (IEDL), University of St. Thomas - April 2020 - Nov 2020
2020-11
Executive Director
LoveWorks Academy
2017.01 - 2023.05
Director of Fine Arts/Assistant Principal
Northampton County Schools
2016.01 - 2017.12
Music Educator/IT Manager
LoveWorks Academy
2010.01 - 2015.12
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University - Mankato
2009.01 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems & Music Performance
Shaw University
2003.08 - 2007.12