Thomas Turkin
Boynton Beach,FL
Summary
Accomplished professional specializing in government, military operations, and multi-unit healthcare management. Expertise in budgeting, economic development, public policy, and leadership development. Successfully drove operational improvements and consistently met financial goals in various sectors.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
City Commissioner
Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Oversee and adopt a $300M+ municipal budget serving over 80,000 residents citywide and employing 900+ city staff.
- Attracted $1B+ in private investment to the city.
- Increased city fund balance reserves by 132% $15.6mil-$36.2mil
- Secured millions in state and federal grants.
FH Coordinator. Full-time
U.S. Navy
West Palm Beach, FL
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Lead Navy Funeral Honors Program for Southeast Florida, covering 4,000 square miles from Okeechobee to Boca Raton with 100% mission success. Managing over 30 personnel.
- Serve as Facilities Manager for Navy Reserve Center West Palm Beach.
- Coordinate training support and readiness for over 200 reservists.
- Act as Navy liaison for veteran groups, municipalities, and nonprofits to promote community impact.
Regional Operations Manager
O'Brien Veterinary Group
, FL/ Midwest
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Oversaw 10 veterinary hospitals with 70+ staff, managing revenue exceeding $10 million.
- Achieved EBITDA margins of 15-22% across all practices.
- Optimized hospital operations by implementing SOPs and coaching managers.
- Managed construction and renovation projects to enhance facility capabilities.
- Analyzed financial performance data and prepared detailed reports for executive review.
Operations Manager/Leadership Council
National Veterinary Associates
, FL
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed hospital operations and mentored peers in business and leadership development.
- Supported real estate efforts and site transitions.
- Achieved a revenue growth of 18% within 12 months by strategically increasing DVMs from 2 to 4, enhancing service delivery and client retention.
- Formulated operational policies enhancing efficiency and consistency across locations.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
Area Manager
Healthy Pets Veterinary Care
, FL
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Oversaw operations and personnel development for three hospitals with over 25 staff and four DVMs.
- Developed protocols to enhance patient care and clinic efficiency.
- Created SOPs alongside financial statements, budgets, and reporting processes.
- Facilitated training programs to standardize culture across multiple practices.
Hospital Manager/Pod Leader
Banfield Pet Hospitals
Palm beach county, FL
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Directed operations for four hospitals across southern Palm Beach County.
- Increased operating income by 10-12% year-over-year.
- Achieved $1.8 million in revenue in 2018; elevated Delray location ranking from 856 to 2.
- Supervised staff performance while providing training and support.
- Coordinated scheduling for veterinarians and support staff to enhance service delivery.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and veterinary standards in all practices.
Education
MBA -
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University
Colorado06.2025
Skills
- Economic Development
- Financial Analysis
- Government/Private Sector Budgeting
- Leadership Development
- Legislative Affairs
- Military Operations
- Multi-Unit Management
- Public Policy
- Real Estate
- Community engagement
Certification
Real Estate License, DBPR, 10/2018
Awards
- Sailor Of the Year, US NAVY, 12/2024
- Sailor of the Region, US NAVY 01/2025
Affiliations
Palm Beach County League of Cities Board of Directors 2023-2024
Timeline
FH Coordinator. Full-time
U.S. Navy
09.2023 - 10.2025
Regional Operations Manager
O'Brien Veterinary Group
03.2022 - 01.2023
City Commissioner
Boynton Beach
03.2022 - Current
Operations Manager/Leadership Council
National Veterinary Associates
03.2021 - 03.2022
Area Manager
Healthy Pets Veterinary Care
11.2020 - 03.2021
Hospital Manager/Pod Leader
Banfield Pet Hospitals
01.2015 - 07.2019
MBA -
Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Colorado Technical University