Jewel Turinsky
Howick,Auckland
Summary
Summary:
Results-driven professional with over 19 years of experience as a co-founder of a successful non-profit Trust dedicated to empowering youth in secondary schools across East Auckland. Demonstrated expertise in grant writing, fundraising, and financial management, with a diverse background in leadership roles within commercial and community-based organizations. Adept at marketing, graphic design, and digital communication. Passionate about promoting the mental well-being of youth and committed to reducing the teenage suicide rate in New Zealand. Proven track record in managing youth initiatives, including direct engagement with youth, and overseeing large-scale events. Skilled in leading teams of up to 15 staff, providing effective human resources support, streamlining operations, and driving successful outcomes. Comfortable reporting directly to a board of trustees with past experience serving on a commercial board.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder / CFO
Young Life New Zealand Trust
2012.06 - Current
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, and accounts payable and receivable, using Xero.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Transformed a small non-profit into a financially robust entity, overseeing financial management, human resources, and systems development.
- Secured funding from 14 diverse grant providers over the past 10 years, including Auckland Council, Blue Sky, COGS, DIA, Dragon, Howick Local Board, Lottery Auckland Community, MSD, Pub Charity, Sky City, Sport Auckland, and YouthTown.
- Conducted stakeholder meetings, cultivating strong relationships with Principals of local secondary schools and community leaders, fostering strategic partnerships and expanding the organization's outreach.
- Served as acting CEO when needed, effectively managing a team of up to 15
- Engaged directly with youth, teaching fine art for 5 years in an alternative secondary school with predominantly gang-affiliated students, conducting 10-15 sessions annually.
- Initiated and supervised two projects where youth collaborated with Inside-Out to write and produce short movies, providing valuable creative opportunities.
- Filled a critical role as a youth worker at Edgewater College for 2 years, supporting Māori and Pacifica students facing significant challenges. Led 8-week group programs for students experiencing grief/loss.
Real Estate Rental Manager
Turinsky Real Estate
2011.05 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently.
- Able to understand complex tax laws, keep properties rented, do repairs, file taxes, maximise profits.
Campaign Manager
Practical Not Political Party
2013.06 - 2022.10
- Created and managed political campaigns under the party name "Practical Not Political" in the Howick Local Board elections, including brand creation, design, strategy, social media marketing, billboards, and brochures.
- Successfully elected Mike Turinsky (three times). Successfully elected Bruce Kendall in 2022. Both polled highest in their races in 2022.
- Visit www.miketurinsky.org or search Mike Turinsky and Bruce Kendall on www.Times.co.nz or www.EasternCourier.co.nz for more information.
Graphic Designer
Jewel Design / Founder
2009.09 - 2012.06
- Temporarily left Young Life to work freelance and raise my children (ages 6 and 4 in 2009).
- Developed creative design for print materials, brochures, banners, and signs.
- Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
- Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to develop creative designs.
- Developed graphics and visual content for social media campaigns.
Co-Founder / Marketing and Systems Manager
Young Life New Zealand Trust
2004.08 - 2009.09
- Established foundational processes for NPO operations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired new staff members and developed training materials for employees.
- Established team of motivated and highly skilled employees to help run NPO.
- Pioneered the youth worker industry in secondary schools in 2004.
- Job-shared with the CEO and was acting CEO for 2 years during his medical event.
- Organized large youth camps, events and a youth music festival (each had up to 350 participants).
Graphic Designer
Rose City Label
1998.07 - 2001.08
- Developed artwork for packaging and labels.
- Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
Vice President of Marketing
CFF International Inc.
1992.01 - 1998.02
- Led marketing initiatives for an international marketing company, overseeing national print campaigns and negotiating international business deals in Canada, USA, and Asia.
- Promoted to VP of Marketing at 21 years old after starting with the company in high school.
- Awarded with 10% ownership of the company.
Education
2/3rd of Bachelor's Degree Completed - Graphic Design
Portland State University
Portland, Oregon06.2002
Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon05.2000
Associate of Arts - General
Portland Community College
Portland, Oregon05.2000
Skills
- Co-Founder of a Non-Profit that benefits Youth
- Grant Writing, Fundraising, and Financial Management
- Leadership in Commercial and Non-Profit Organisations
- Marketing, Graphic Design, and Digital Communication
- Passion for Improving the Mental Well-being of Youth
- Experience Running Youth Initiatives
- Proven track record working with NZ secondary schools
- Experience overseeing a nonprofit with 15 staff
- Comfortable reporting direct to board of trustees
- Previous experience as CEO, CFO, and other major roles.
Hobbies
• YA fiction writer https://authors.org.nz/author/jturinsky/
• Wildlife photographer specializing in New Zealand birds. www.JewelDesign.co.nz
• World traveller, 23 countries; now focused mostly on seeing rest of New Zealand.
• Loves tramping, camping, and getting off the grid.
• Singer, song writer, performed in casual bands. However, not interested in a music career.
Timeline
Campaign Manager
Practical Not Political Party
2013.06 - 2022.10
Co-Founder / CFO
Young Life New Zealand Trust
2012.06 - Current
Real Estate Rental Manager
Turinsky Real Estate
2011.05 - Current
Graphic Designer
Jewel Design / Founder
2009.09 - 2012.06
Co-Founder / Marketing and Systems Manager
Young Life New Zealand Trust
2004.08 - 2009.09
Graphic Designer
Rose City Label
1998.07 - 2001.08
Vice President of Marketing
CFF International Inc.
1992.01 - 1998.02
2/3rd of Bachelor's Degree Completed - Graphic Design
Portland State University
Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer
Portland Community College
Associate of Arts - General
Portland Community College
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