Dutch Turner
Camp Laney
Marietta
2
years of professional experience
Dedicated and safety-focused camp leader with experience supervising campers in a 24/7 residential setting and leading high-ropes course operations. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, enforcing safety protocols, and fostering confidence, teamwork, and personal growth in participants. Recognized for strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills developed through daily summer camp operations.
Work History
Counselor, Ropes Course Staff Senior
2 Years 2 Months- Operated various rope course elements, ensuring safety and efficiency throughout the day.
- Provided continuous supervision, mentorship, and care for a cabin of up to 12 campers during two-week residential camp sessions, collaborating with a co-counselor to ensure campers' safety, well-being, and positive development in a 24/7 living environment.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain organization and safety of camp facilities including ropes course elements.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance leadership skills and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Acted as a positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Provided crisis intervention support to campers experiencing emotional distress.
Employee
8 Months- Managed day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Responsibilities Included: Multi-Field setup, Refereeing Little-League games of Basketball, Attentive Front Desk Work, Concession Stand Work.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Engineering
- 3.71 GPA
High School Diploma
- Dean's List [2024]
- Stem Certificate Engineering
- Honor Roll [Every semester 2022-2025]
- 3.89 GPA
- Ranked in Top 13% of class
- Honoree of Service Hour Award
- Thesis: The Importance of Functionality and Beauty in Future U.S. Roads
- Capstone Project: Self-Playing Drums, Sole Engineer of Self-Playing Drums using servo motors controlled by laptop drum machine
Skills
CPR certification
Ropes Course Operations
Lifeguard certification
Leadership development
Child supervision
Crisis intervention
Teamwork and collaboration
Interests
Musical Instrument: Drums [2024-Present]
Trained Olympic Weightlifting [2022-Present]
Vocalist: [2026-Present]
Music and Art help me foster community and passion.
Timeline
Employee
Mt. Bethel Recreation Center
09.2024 - 05.2025Read More
Counselor, Ropes Course Staff Senior
Camp Laney
06.2024 - 08.2026Read More
University Of Georgia
Bachelor of Science from Agricultural Engineering
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Mt. Bethel Christian Academy
High School Diploma
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HONORS & AWARDS
Team Captain, Swim [2023-2025], Camp Laney Leader in Training Award [2024], Camp Laney Counselor of Session Award [2026]