Shawn Turner
Cocoa,FL
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Knowledgeable in project management principles, business processes and customer service best practices. Wears many hats to accomplish dynamic objectives. Ready to apply 27 years of experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Program Coordinator II
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2014 - Current
- RecTrac/WebTrac Super User for Central Area Parks Operations
- Utilize the recreation software program to update, maintain, and correct all activities, facilities, campgrounds and point of sale in the system and train other employees
- Create bill codes, comment codes and maintenance codes for activities and facilities
- Run activity and financial reports and determine any discrepancies
- Maintain all equipment related to the recreation software program
- Work directly with the Information Technology Department and the recreation software vendor in administering, managing, updating, and maintaining the recreation software program, the Department web site, and social media sites
- Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures and obtain solutions to any issues as they arise
- Supervision of 26 Recreation and Office staff on the use of RecTrac, various computer software and programing in the recreation field
- Post events, press releases, photos, league standings, and flyers onto the county calendar, the Department web site, and social media sites and maintain records for each
- Utilize Publisher and Adobe Pro type software programs for creating, editing, and updating documents
- Arrange for publicity and notification of programs and events
- Plan, organize and recruit volunteers for special events and other programs
- Represent the Department in matters concerning the activity
- Provide or arrange for facilities, material, and equipment for special instructors
- Coordinate rental of facilities and equipment
- Updated and installed all Central Area computers from Gateway to Dell, while saving the County $10,000
- Responsible for overseeing Summer Camp Sponsorships from community organizations for the Central Area.
Interim, Community Center Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Over-saw the daily operations of the center - Planning and coordinating events and programs - Supervising center and seasonal personnel, to include disciplinary, timesheets, scheduling etc
- Developed successful partnerships with various organizations and municipalities - Plan, organize, and oversee Summer Camp for up to 75 children
Recreation Program Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Oversaw the administration, budget creation/allocation, staffing and publicity for all youth programming and special events in the Central Area
- Managed nine summer camp sites with total camp attendance exceeding 24,000 during the fiscal year
- Supervised a full-time Recreation Leader with Special Events
- Directed and advised community center coordinators on camp policies and procedures
- Responsible for the hiring, training, and oversight of 80+ summer camp staff
- Coordinated and supervised 13 area special events, including two holiday parades
- Sole administrator of the Summer Food Service Program for Brevard County.
- Directly oversaw and supervised 50 staff at 13 sites countywide ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness
- Supervised the ordering, invoicing, reimbursement and bill pay of a program exceeding $150,000.
Recreation Leader
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2009 - 07.2014
- Prepared written documents, press releases, brochures and calendars for distribution
- Assisted with planning and implementing Special Events, Community Sponsored Events and Event Rentals
- Assisted Community Center Coordinators with Special Events
- Jr. User for RecTrac in the Central Area; helped maintain documentation, upkeep, and assist users with any issues
- Responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of nine recreation seasonal summer camp staff
- Responsible for coordination of Youth Programs; marketing, field trip selection, ordering of staff and camper shirts, bus requisitions, registration forms, etc
- Sole administrator of the Summer Food Service Program for Brevard County
- Directly oversaw and supervised 50 staff at 13 sites countywide ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness
- Supervised the ordering, invoicing, reimbursement and bill pay of a program exceeding $150,000
- Implemented the Summer Food Service Program to offer Breakfast in addition to Lunch at 13 sites Countywide.
Secretary to Area Superintendent
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2007 - 10.2009
- Responsible for the hiring, training and supervision of two office/reception personnel
- Responsible for Time Entry for Recreation in SAP
- Attended, recorded and prepared minutes and agendas for Merritt Island Recreation Advisory Board meetings
- Sole administrator of the Summer Food Service Program for Brevard County
- Directly oversaw and supervised 50 staff at 13 sites countywide ensuring compliance with the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness
- Supervised the ordering, invoicing, reimbursement and bill pay of a program exceeding $150,000.
Recreation Leader - School Age Program Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
09.2004 - 10.2007
- Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising nine recreation staff at three community center locations in the Central Area for the Step Ahead Preschool Program and Preschool Summer Camp
- Coordinated staffing, activities, and field trips for Step Ahead preschool program
- Managed a budget for School Age Programs in the Central Area
- Coordinated activities/field days with local elementary schools
- Coordinated and supervised One Day Fun Day camps and Kids Night Out at various community centers.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FLSkills
- Social Media Content Creation
- Marketing and Advertising
- Internal and External Communications
- Promotions and Marketing Strategies
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Database Maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Systems Software
- Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn
Specialized Training
- Emerging Leaders Institute, Florida Recreation and Park Association, May 2021
- Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), National Recreation and Park Association, Since January 2021
- National Incident Management System IS-00700.a, FEMA, June 2018
- Introduction to Incident Command System IS-00100.b, FEMA, June 2018
- Executive Leadership Institute, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, September 2017
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, November 2016
- Advanced Systems Training, Vermont Systems, August 2015
- Employee Development Certification, Brevard County Board of County Commissioners, July 2014
Timeline
Interim, Community Center Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
08.2021 - 05.2023
Recreation Program Coordinator II
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2014 - Current
Recreation Program Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
07.2014 - 10.2014
Recreation Leader
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2009 - 07.2014
Secretary to Area Superintendent
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
10.2007 - 10.2009
Recreation Leader - School Age Program Coordinator
Brevard County Board Of County Commissioners
09.2004 - 10.2007
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
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