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William R. Turner

Summary

Born and raised in Blount County, friends say I know everybody, Have owned the only Hobby Shop in town, organized motorcycle rides for Charities. Been on multiple Board of Directors for charities and participate in lots of charity events yearly.

I currently work part-time at Gunny's Range and FireArms, where I sell guns and teach people to shoot. I also work Part-time at the Justice Center for the General Sessions Court System.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired: Captain Public Safety Dept

Metro Knoxville Airport Authority
03.1980 - 05.2019

Supervisor of Police Fire and Medical personnel of the Public Safety Dept. 32+ staff.


Duties included: Scheduling, budget items, vehicle purchases, and training. I was the Fire Dept training officer which included purchasing gear, fire trucks, and training (individual and group). Compliance with FAA, State, and City of Knoxville Regulations. Supervised Dispatch center, following regulations, training and compliance. Police Supervisor and trainer for Department regulations, FAA and State Regulations. Was in charge of Impounded vehicles and vehicle purchases.

Restaurant Employee, Shift Leader, Manager

Burger King Franchise
06.1974 - 02.1980
  • Delivered outstanding results under pressure during peak service hours while maintaining a calm demeanor.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff for consistent food quality and presentation standards.
  • Improved restaurant efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workstations throughout shifts.
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of dining area, ensuring compliance with health department regulations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Everett High School
Maryville, TN

Skills

My skills may be different than others

rode dirt bikes as a teen, then a Harley for most of my adult life, currently own a Screaming Eagle Road Glide Ultra I've worked on cars as a hobby all my life Sold cars for the Ford dealer for 2 yrs and had a small car lot of my own afterward Have had 4 Broncos the early years one was the pick-up version to the sport, all set up with big wheels and tires and of course a hotrod engine A couple of Jeeps and a four wheeler, Rented side by sides and driven many UTVs Been on many trails and some not trails all around the area

Hobbies

Shooting Sporting Clays, Skeet and Trap. Shooting any gun.

Motorcycle riding.

Timeline

Retired: Captain Public Safety Dept

Metro Knoxville Airport Authority
03.1980 - 05.2019

Restaurant Employee, Shift Leader, Manager

Burger King Franchise
06.1974 - 02.1980

High School Diploma -

Everett High School
William R. Turner