Maria Thurrell

Background

About Maria Thurrell

I am currently the office manager for Soveren. In addition to general office admin tasks, I am in charge of writing USDA grant applications on behalf of our clients, making sure we are in compliance with all federal and State reporting regulations, and being a liaison with federal and State offices. In May 2008, I founded Media Awaken, a social media boutique that combines public relations, marketing and social media into a powerful package that enables our clients to establish themselves as thought leaders in their respective industries, engage with customers and potential customers, spread brand awareness, and reach their communication goals. We work with nonprofits, socially conscious organizations and a wide-range of start-ups. In the summer/fall of 2009, I helped launch Vook, a startup that created multimedia digital books that blend text and video into one complete story. I was the Social Marketing Manager and was the social facing voice of Vook and assisted with other creative social marketing initiatives. Specialties: New media knowledge and skills, training in traditional PR, experience working within an international context, precise attention to detail, event planning, superior research skills, a self-starter, quick learner, project management, community manager and consummate professional.