Effective Communicator with a unique blend of experience and skills including:
Business Ownership, Business Consulting,Administrative Management, Liaison Activities, PR,Team Leadership, Legal Research,and Paralegal Functions.
Entrepreneur
Established Professional Equestrian Trainer/ Consultant
Strong familiarity with sales and marketing techniques
Relateseffectively to all types of people from varied backgrounds and levels
Proven ability to make decisionsinmultitasking,time-sensitiveenvironments
Experience with legal terminology and all phases of litigation
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), MAC & PC, Westlaw, QuickBooks
APPLIED KNOWLEDGE & DEMONSTRATED STRENGTHS
High energy ... Very personable … Interpersonal communications … Time management
Extremely organized ... Quick decision-maker ... Excellent work ethic & motivation
Establishes/maintainsworkingrelationships ... Familiar with the Spanish language
Sets high standards ... Strong written and verbal skills ... Connects rapidly with people
Lake Erie College Painesville, OH 2002
Bachelor of Science in Biology / Animal Science
Brown-Mackie College North Canton, OH 2005
AAB (Associates in Applied Business), Paralegal
Florida Coastal School of Law 2011-2012
Marcie Turjan Equestrian Consulting LLC2000-Present
Provider of horse training and services to horse businesses/associations
PROFESSIONAL EQUINE CONSULTANT / EQUINE SALES REPRESENTATIVE
- Established my personal equine business, and developed it to become aleading entity involvingall aspects of sport horse training.
- Utilized entrepreneurial skills and business savvy to achieve a highly profitable enterprise with numerous referrals coming in from across the United States on a regular basis.
- Proactively manage P&L, accounting functions, legal compliance, and safety.
- Represent clients and clients' horses on a contract basis during transfer of ownership.
- Design advertising strategies for marketing of equine-focused products and services.
- Consult with clients on projects utilizing listening skills, qualifying skills, value propositions for ROI, contracts, and end-to-end project management.
- Conduct comprehensiveequine marketing studies, including: business plans, strategy analysis, program development, training, and sales.
- Success in turning around underperforming horse programs and increasing profitability.
- Assist with Horse Associations event planning, event program development, facility layout, course design, and judging.
- Develop unique bio/marketing presentations to sell horses which include: video clips, brochures, and professional folders with detailed information.
- Freelance riding instructor, horse trainer, consultant and sales representative.
- Hire, train, mentor and develop employees.
- I DID IT ALL!!!
Freedom Health, LLCAurora, OH2007
Equine Pharmaceutical Company
REGIONAL MARKETING MANAGER - 9-month fixed contract
- Established new brand of equine pharmaceutical in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
- Marketed product to equestrian professionals; Trainers, Veterinarians, Stable Managers, etc.
- Collaborated on multiple projects across states via phone, email and in-person.
- Organized promotional activities, trade fairs, presentations, and sponsorships.
- Developed presentations for promotional purposes.
- Assisted in the preparation of business tenders and proposals.
- Ensured that all strategic marketing activities were executed prior to a merger.
Turjan Construction CompanyJohnstown, PA1995-2016
General Contractor
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- Family owned construction business with primary focus on underground utility work.
- Provided seasonal and temporary work as needed during large out of town jobs, changes in employment, lay-offs, and employee vacations.
- Duties included but not limited to secretary work, attend meetings and assist in site research, snow plowing/removal, landscape restoration, general building duties and repairs, general equipment operations, site prep, concrete work and pipe laying.
Ellerslie Camperdown Hunt ClubVictoria, AustraliaSummer 2000
Prestigious Hunt Club
MANAGER / TRAINER
- Assisted in the development of an International Equestrian Travel Program.
- Created an environment where international guests could follow a pre-arranged itinerary that included equine activities along with tours of local attractions.
- Managed hunt facility; maintained fitnessof seasoned horses and trained young horses.
- Provided riding lessons and mentoring for guest.
Rolling Rock Hunt and Chagrin Valley HuntLigonier, PA1995-2005
Prestigious Hunt Clubs
ASSISTANT TRAINER / MANAGER
- Assistant Trainer and Manager for Joseph Hardiman (International Irish Horse Society).
- Provided in-house vetting for horses and foxhound pack, which included performing routine examinations, worming, sutures, dental care, etc.
- Provided riding lessons for all age and skill groups and training/ starting young horses.
Zavarello & Davis Co., L.P.A. Akron, OH2005-2006
Paralegal / Legal Secretary
McGregor Law, LLC Ligonier, PA2010-2011
Law Clerk
Kinney & Sasso, PL Jacksonville, FL2012
Paralegal / Legal Secretary
- Interviewed clients, ordered and reviewed medical records, designed settlement packages, scheduled appointments and managed calendar, and drafted various pleadings.
- Trained and managed two other employees (Paralegal and P/T Intern).
- Gained extensive experience in insurance defense.
- Handled all phases of litigation - from preliminary investigation to initiation of action, interviewing clients and witnesses, discovery preparation, document production, notices, case proceedings, pleadings, settlement documents, trial and post-trial activities.
- Interests: Horse Back Riding, Golf, Certified Scuba Diver PADI, Avid Skier, Outdoors Enthusiast (Hiking, Fishing, Hunting), Marathon Runner, Gardening, Gourmet Cooking.
- Member: EWGA (Executive Women's Golf Association), USEF (United States Equestrian Federation), USSA (United States Sportsmen’s Alliance).