Project Manager Management
Resume:
Sonia Turanski
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Objective
I am a multi-faceted, intelligent, resourceful and enthusiastic worker with a proven track record for
implementing organizational management and participant engagement. I have a broad range of skills related
to communication, leadership, advocacy, facilitation of groups, health care, comparative worldviews, art and
design. I do well prioritizing and multi-tasking and enjoy collaborating on creative solutions. I thrive as a
bridge builder and in being of service.
Highlights
• Program Management • Group Facilitator
• Successful Grant Writer • Training in Mediation & Conflict Resolution
• Community Outreach Expert • Database Management
• Health Care Advocate • Microsoft Office Suite Proficient
• Policy and Procedure Development • Mac Proficient
• Experienced Educator • Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Proficient
• Employee and Volunteer Management
Accomplishments
• Instrumental in all phases of developing and implementing local and national programs
• Experienced educator and public speaker
• Creator of original curriculum, policies and procedures
• Accomplished fine artist and graphic designer
Experience
Executive Assistant, Marketing Manager July 2012 to Present
RainWise, Inc., Trenton, ME
RainWise is a Maine based manufacturing company producing high-end professional meteorological
equipment.
• Responsible for tracking and facilitating project progress for executive management and sales team
• Providing on-line and print ads, press releases, newsletters and other promotional collateral
• Facilitate regular executive and sales team meetings
• Manage databases
• Research and reporting market trends; collaboration on company development and marketing strategy
• Update company website and manage social media
• Oversee logistics of travel and trade shows
• Project manager for developing new contract policy for all domestic and international dealership partners
Community Caregiver Advocate August 2008 – December 2010
Caregiver Resource Center at Friendship Cottage, a division of Washington Hancock Community
Agency, Blue Hill, ME
The position of Caregiver Advocate was created to provide support to underserved rural caregivers of adults
in Downeast Maine.
• Original developer and implementer of all aspects of program
• Local, regional and national networking
• Direct assistance and case management to caregivers
• Development of community specific resources and education campaigns
• Development of all organizational documentation and tracking forms
• Database management
• Successful grant writing
• Design and production of all marketing collateral
• Development and facilitation of community specific support groups
• Managing Caregiver Resource Center and library
Project Coordinator December 2009 – December 2010
At Home Downeast (a division of WHCA), Blue Hill, ME
Original developer of this ʻAging in Place' project designed to provide essential services to seniors enabling
them to live in their own homes.
• Recruiting of steering committee members
• Facilitating steering committee meetings
• Developing organizational and membership policies and procedures and tracking systems
• Designing logo and other marketing collateral
• Recruiting members, providers and volunteers
• Fundraising
• Liaison between organization and WHCA
Director of Lifespan Religious Education August 2007 – December 2008
Unitarian Universalist Church of Ellsworth, Ellsworth, ME
Responsible for the full management of all religious education programs for a 150+ member church.
• Overseeing curriculum selection and development of original resources
• Managing staff
• Public speaking
• Database management
• Core teacher
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• Community outreach
• Original development of organizational documentation and tracking forms
• Oversight of budget; management of supplies
Adjunct Professor in World Religion and Philosophy August 2006 – June 2008
Eastern Maine Community College, Bangor, ME
All duties required of a college professor.
• Popular lecturer with return students
• Original curriculum
Lead Project Designer January 2006 – December 2006
Whole Health Access, Towson, MD and Blue Hill, ME
Whole Health Access was a project of my own design, envisioned to deliver an Internet based holistic health
care resource and referral service. The project was developed in conjunction with MDLogix Software Co.
• Collaborated in preparing successful $100,000 grant from the National Institute of Heath
• Developed and maintained all data tracking
• Collaborated on web design and developed all marketing collateral
• Managed all provider, member and volunteer recruitment
• Public speaking; local and national networking
Licensed Massage Therapist April 1994 – August 2006
Private practice, Seattle, WA and Blue Hill, ME
Specializing in injury rehabilitation, patient advocacy and client and community education.
• Self employed for 12 years
• Founding member and committee chair for the Recertification Committee of the National Certification Board
of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB)
• Public speaking
• Patient advocacy
• Workshop leader and teacher
Academic Administration December 1995 - August 1997
Brian Utting School of Massage, Seattle, WA
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Dean of Admissions / Assistant Dean of Students
• Monitored student candidates during admission process
• Interfaced with Dean of Students upon admission
• Public speaking
Class Manager, "Introduction to Anatomy"
• Developed curriculum and tests for 6-week course
• Monitored students' needs and interfaced with school admissions office
• Workshop leader and teacher
Teacher
• Anatomy, cadaver anatomy lab, physiology, pathology, communication skills, movement, first aid & CPR,
and a variety of techniques including Swedish, deep tissue, Neuromuscular Technique, and pregnancy
massage
• Expanded curriculum and developed tests
Education
M.A. in Theology with a concentration in World Religions May 2007
Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, ME
• Received seminary award for highest academic achievement
800 hour licensing program June 1994
Brian Utting School of Massage, Seattle, WA
B.F.A. with Distinction in Studio Art June 1984
California Collage of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA
References
Carsten Steenberg
CEO, RainWise, Inc.
Mark Lowenstein
SCORE Business Mentor
Anne Ossanna
Site Manager, Friendship Cottage
Please see my LinkedIn page for additional references.
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