Garrett Turner

Crosscut Sawyer - Wilderness Trail Maintenance at Cascade Volunteers
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(386) 825-5501
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Eugene, Oregon, United States, US
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David Mcclurg

As a programmer, I've worked for many years with Garrett during which time he did IT support and even managed QA. Garrett is very quick to respond to problems and solves them quickly. He goes beyond what is needed to make things right. Garrett is a positive, hard working, intelligent person who brings extensive IT and QA skills to the job. I would gladly work with him again.

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Credentials

  • CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Professional
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Experience

  • Cascade Volunteers
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Crosscut Sawyer - Wilderness Trail Maintenance
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      Trail maintenance crew leader, crosscut sawyer, and sawyer evaluator with the Scorpions Trail Crew and part of the Cascade Volunteers. The Cascade Volunteers (CV) is the non-profit organization that manages the volunteer effort for the Willamette National Forest (some of the crews also work on other forests from time to time). One of our main priorities is Wilderness trails during the main summer and early fall season. This means hand tools (crosscut saw, Pulaski, axe, loppers, etc). During the winter season, we tend to focus on lower elevation trails, doing more brushing, tread work, and chainsaw. We tend to chase the snow level up in the spring and be chased out by it in the fall. Winters we do rehab and regular trail maintenance with brushing, treadwork, and chainsaw logging in the lower elevations. Some winters we have built new trail which, while being a lot of work, is a fun time for us as well. Summer the emphasis is on higher elevation Wilderness logging with a bit of brushing and treadwork. My (Garrett) personal focus is certainly Wilderness trails. Once the snow allows, there are multiple x-cut logging projects to get the trails open each season in the Waldo Lake Wilderness, Diamond Peak Wilderness, and Three Sisters Wilderness. Our pay comes in the form of being out where we really want to be with a group of like-minded folks. I've made some great friends in my time with this group. Show less

  • Zynga
    • United States
    • Computer Games
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IT Desktop Support and ARM Technician
      • Apr 2014 - May 2015

      Returned to Zynga after large layoffs approx. 10 months earlier. Performed IT support and Access Rights Management (ARM) duties for local Eugene studio, corporate headquarters in San Francisco, and other remote studios. • IT desktop support (Windows, Mac, & Mobile platforms). • Laptop/desktop hardware builds/imaging and troubleshooting/repair. • Resource access management and control (ARM) for restricted files and resources. • Software licensing and support. • Mobile device access/support (iOS and Android). • Participated in rotating “on-call” schedule for emergency after hours and executive support. • Server and phone system maintenance. • Light facilities tasks and building management. • Laid off a second time after large corporate restructuring/downsizing (Eugene studio reduced by 50%, 18% workforce reduction company-wide). Show less

  • Zynga
    • United States
    • Computer Games
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • IT Desktop Support Technician
      • May 2012 - Jun 2013

      Responsible for hardware and software technical needs for all company users, performed facilities tasks, and maintained both the digital phone system and building alarm system. • Ensured a smooth transition during the acquisition of Buzz Monkey Software. • Handled remote IT support requests via a ticketing system for users in all company studios world-wide (locations in US, Europe, India, and China). • Supported various mobile devices and secure mobile access requests (iOS and Android). • Inventoried company-owned software and handled user licensing requests. • Protected company data via maintaining full encryption on users’ computers. • Participated in rotating “on-call” schedule for emergency after hours and executive support. • Sole on-site IT Technician for local Eugene studio (roughly 50 local users). • Laid off after Zynga corporate restructuring and downsizing. Show less

  • Buzz Monkey Software
    • United States
    • Computer Games
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IT Technician
      • Sep 2005 - May 2012

      IT Technician 02/2009 – 05/2012 Responsible for all workstation PCs, backup and protection of confidential data, facilities tasks, handled in-house trouble calls, and managed the hardware and software inventory. • Built, upgraded, and maintained all workstation PCs to required specs. • Maintained and upgraded company servers, phone system, and alarm system. • Created and managed all user accounts in an Active Directory environment. • Managed the regular backup and off-site protection of confidential data. • Maintained and tracked the software license and hardware inventory. • Performed any and all misc. building facilities tasks and maintenance. • Coordinated company-wide transition from MS Exchange to Google Apps for Business Gmail (70+ users). Quality Assurance Lead 09/2005 – 02/2009 Ensured that console game titles under development met design specifications, met milestone and shipping deadlines, and documented and eliminated all defects. • Coordinated both local and remote QA and testing efforts. • Evaluated new potential testing and reporting tools to improve the QA process. • Ensured the local QA staff stayed within budget. • Interviewed and hired additional QA testers when needed. • Customized and managed the product defect tracking database. • Performed dual roles as QA Lead and IT Tech for several months as needed. Show less

  • CDW
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Materials Handling Manager
      • May 2002 - Jun 2005

      Responsible for all purchasing, invoicing, credit card charges, inventory control, shipping, and receiving across the entire company. • Streamlined the purchasing system to improve communication with the sales team and increase overall efficiency. • Revised the stock return policy resulting in less revenue loss from returns and write-offs. • Uncovered and corrected past accounting discrepancies by reorganizing all archived sales orders and purchase orders. • Created and implemented an employee cross-training program to ensure adequate backup. Show less

  • Dynamix / Sierra On-Line
    • Eugene, Oregon Area
    • Assistant Producer
      • Oct 1995 - Nov 2001

      Assistant Producer 08/2000 - 11/2001 Assisted with project management, requisition and purchasing, and supported the development teams with anything that was needed. Also occasionally worked the front desk, greeted visitors, and handled the multi-line phone system. • Streamlined third-party work contracting process by defining requirements and standards, improving development team efficiency. • Successfully managed the development and completion of several projects while under tremendous budget and resource constraints. • Acquired resources and equipment using an Oracle based purchasing system. • Member of transition team that inventoried and closed the building after Dynamix was shut down by its parent company, Sierra On-Line. Quality Assurance Lead 12/1996 - 08/2000 Coordinated the testing and shipping of software products under development to assure that they shipped as designed, on schedule, and without defects. • Maintained the product defect tracking database. • Effectively undertook management and supervision of multiple testers during multiple projects. • Successfully remote managed the testing process in Bellevue, WA after cutbacks in our local QA department. Media Services Technician 05/1996 - 12/1996 • Created and managed the Media Services Department. • Tracked and inventoried physical media use to ensure accurate accounting. • Implemented and maintained an extensive archive vault for all of Dynamix, which made past resources available to the entire company Quality Assurance Tester 10/1995 - 05/1996 • Accurately tested software products under development. • Used test scripts and test plans to verify product design and functionality. Show less

  • Software, Etc.
    • Eugene, Oregon Area
    • Assistant Manager
      • Apr 1992 - Oct 1995

      Assistant Manager 02/1994 - 10/1995 Assisted with all aspects of operating a retail software store, interviewed and hired new employees, completed month-end sales records, tracked high risk inventory, worked the sales floor, and provided customer service. Lead Sales Associate 04/1992 - 02/1994 Responsible for retail software sales and merchandising, handling technical support calls, and providing high quality customer service. Assistant Manager 02/1994 - 10/1995 Assisted with all aspects of operating a retail software store, interviewed and hired new employees, completed month-end sales records, tracked high risk inventory, worked the sales floor, and provided customer service. Lead Sales Associate 04/1992 - 02/1994 Responsible for retail software sales and merchandising, handling technical support calls, and providing high quality customer service.

  • McDonald's
    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Caller
      • May 1991 - Apr 1992

      Production Caller 05/1991 - 04/1992 Handled all aspects of food preparation, cleaning, maintenance, and training and supervision of new employees. Production Caller 05/1991 - 04/1992 Handled all aspects of food preparation, cleaning, maintenance, and training and supervision of new employees.

Education

  • University of Oregon
    1991 - 1992
  • Sheldon High School
    Diploma, GPA: 3.96
    1987 - 1991

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