RYAN SARSHURI
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Problem solving project manager experienced in finding creative and proven solutions to diverse projects. Offers five years of work experience dedicated to health equity and serving underrepresented populations. Interested in continuing to bring solutions for underserved populations through project management, young adult leadership, and training facilitation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Education Specialist II
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)
03.2025 - Current
- Education Specialist I December 2022 - March 2025
- Education Specialist II Promoted March 2025 - Present
- Guided 33 young adult leaders through a two-year national program with a 97% graduation rate.
- Redesigned and sustained the NYLI program during organizational budget cuts.
- Developed and delivered trainings that contributed to a 98% increase in participant knowledge.
- Coordinated speaking engagements, mentorship pairings, and leadership opportunities.
- Created and disseminated educational content on gene and innovative therapies.
Health Care Assistant
Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Educated and counseled around 30 patients on reproductive health a day.
- Performed specimen collection, phlebotomy, and lab practices.
- Ensured efficient patient flow and trauma-informed care.
Emergency Behavioral Technician
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Ensured safety and de-escalation for youth with behavioral disabilities, typically between 6-12 youth per day.
- Collaborated with multi-discipline specialties to ensure equitable care for youth.
- Advocated for youth to ensure proper healthcare, hygiene, and emotional health.
Clinical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Educated and counseled patients on reproductive healthcare, STI's, and gender affirming care.
- Conducted lab testing and maintained compliance for state regulations.
- Supported patient intake, charting, and procedures with anti-racist trauma-informed lens.
Sales Associate
Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI)
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Provided specialized gear recommendations
- Handled complex transactions and returns.
- Maintained rental gear and merchandise quality.
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee - Department of Chemistry
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Synthesized cardio-lipid probe via multi-step synthesis.
- Collaborated across multidisciplinary teams.
- Trained in distillation, purification, TLC, and chromatography.
Education
B.S. - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee Knoxville
KnoxvilleSkills
- Goal setting
- Resource allocation
- Timeline development and scheduling
- Reporting and documentation
- Curriculum & Training Development
- Learning objectives creation
- Content development and adaptation
- Assessment and evaluation design
- Accessibility and inclusive design
- Cultural competency
- Trauma-informed practices
- Inclusive communication strategies
- Ethical and empathetic engagement
- Leadership Development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team-building strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Goal-setting and accountability
- Scientific & Medical Communication
- Translating complex concepts to lay audiences
- Technical writing and editing
- Data visualization and interpretation
- Literature review and synthesis
- Plain language communication
- Facilitation & Public Speaking
- Group facilitation techniques
- Active listening and engagement
- Presentation design and delivery
- Virtual facilitation tools
- Logistics coordination
- Agenda and program development
- Speaker and participant management
- Post-event evaluation
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Relationship building
- Survey and feedback collection
- Partnership development
- Communication and transparency strategies
Certification
Trauma-Informed Care Certification
Anti-Racist Trauma-Informed Care Certification
Timeline
Education Specialist II
National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDF)
03.2025 - Current
Health Care Assistant
Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida
12.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Behavioral Technician
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of Southern New England
09.2020 - 08.2021
Sales Associate
Recreation Equipment Inc. (REI)
06.2020 - 09.2020
Research Assistant
University of Tennessee - Department of Chemistry
01.2018 - 03.2020
B.S. - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Tools
- Monday.com
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- SharePoint
- Google Drive