PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
As a highly accomplished virtual assistant, I bring extensive experience in providing top-notch administrative support to businesses. With a focus on effective communication, task management, and strategic planning, I am committed to driving success and enhancing productivity. My track record of meeting deadlines and satisfying stakeholders showcases my ability to deliver consistent results. Proficient in email management, calendar organization, and data research, and I excel in handling diverse administrative tasks. With strong problem-solving skills and a talent for cross-functional collaboration and team management, I create a positive and productive work environment. Seeking a dynamic role, I am eager to leverage my expertise in overseeing operations and achieving business objectives, contributing to your growth and success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Scientific Project Manager | New York Genome Center, New York, NY Present
Provide extensive support for all aspects of technical biological sequencing operations while administrating scientific collaborations, including consultations for multi-product promotion and project management while assisting senior managers in tracking inquiries, projects, product sales, action items, and deadlines.
Successfully managed and facilitated 20+ daily collaborations between stakeholders, streamlining communication and driving project success.
Coordinated and tracked 100+ inquiries, projects, and action items, maintaining impeccable organization and timely follow-up.
Demonstrated proficiency in handling technical aspects of data analysis, reporting, and documentation, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in sequencing operations.
Provided expert support in quality control measures, production tracking, and data delivery, contributing to the overall success of projects.
Oversaw and scheduled consultations and support sessions, ensuring seamless project execution and adherence to deadlines.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams, aligning business objectives, strategies, and timelines to achieve project goals.
Maintained meticulous project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring transparency and smooth workflow.
Department Administrator | New York University - Biology Department, New York, NY May 2019 – June 2021
Maximized Biology Department resources allocating $680K in operational budget, resulting in improved efficiency and efficacy of programs.
Developed and implemented operational processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced costs for the biology department. Monitored key performance indicators and collaborated with senior management to define department-wide strategies.
Successfully allocated a $120K budget in accordance with contractual agreements and project manager requirements, meeting faculty and intern needs with 97% accuracy.
Regulated daily operations by overseeing 200+ room requests, reviewing 130 sponsorship/internship applications, and efficiently recruiting 80+ staff research personnel.
Initiated communication campaigns that led to a 20% increase in underrepresented undergraduate applications and a 50% increase in the recruitment of DEI affiliates at conferences.
Managed day-to-day operations and led a team, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services in a large department.
Project Manager and Spanish Translator | Project Management Contract | Remote, NYJanuary 2019 – March 2019
Managed project for Scientific translation and editing of grant applications for an independent client and for the Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS)/ Conage Bio on the Characterization, diversity, and distribution of the Caenorhabditis nematode in Costa Rica.
Translated and edited professional documentation including CV/Resume, and legal documentation, submissions of scientific documentation including abstracts, objectives of biological research, and research statements.
Communicated with OTS representatives about permits submission for quality assurance purposes and confirmation of approval proceedings.
Junior Laboratory Associate and Researcher | New York University, New York, NY July 2017 – May 2019
Managed laboratory operations and executed procedures including media preparation, sterilization, glassware maintenance, hazardous waste management, event coordination, procurement, and inventory management of sterile consumables.
Collaborated with the PI to conduct cost-benefit analyses and optimize procurement strategies using NIH R01 Grant funding, resulting in significant cost reductions without compromising research quality.
Provided leadership and training to new lab members, develop protocols, delivering comprehensive hazard awareness, material development, and safety orientation, which ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and laboratory standards during inspections.
Oversaw research projects from conception to completion, conducting data analysis, delivering presentations, and publishing a scientific master’s thesis on the role of hmt1 and hsl7 mutants in S. cerevisiae meiotic entry and chromosomal segregation. Additionally, annotated scientific research articles and journals to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field.
Worked with the PI to generate a new lab manual outlining standard operating procedures and safety protocols, ensuring consistency in laboratory practices and compliance with regulations.
Project Manager and Bilingual Scientific Translator | Project Management Contract | Remote, NYMarch 2018 – May 2018
Managed and oversaw the timely delivery of a scientific translation and editing project of grant applications, legal, and personal documentation for an independent client and the Smithsonian Institute for Tropical Research (STRI) in Panama.
Reviewed and edited scientific documentation, including abstracts, objectives of biological research, and research statements, ensuring accurate and clear communication of scientific ideas and concepts.
Collaborated with STRI representatives, ensuring compliance with permit submission requirements, quality assurance, and confirmation of approval proceedings.
Project Manager and English-Spanish Translator | Moving Analytics, Inc. | Remote, New York, NY March 2018 – May 2018
Managed project on English to Spanish Clinical translations, smoke testing and enhancement, and developed a glossary for cardiac rehab SaaS mobile application for Moving Analytics, Inc.
Edited short- and long form medical terminology and developed a glossary for user-based data-entry and input to log vital signs for SaaS Product, medication, weight height, and other patient indicators and performance data.
Conducted module testing for the clinical mobile application product software and applied medical terminology via paper form transcription into the application glossary.
CORE EXPERTISE
Project management software expertise in JIRA, Asana, Monday, Trello, Team leadership and management, Organization, Operations management, Customer service orientation, Data analysis, Effective communication and interpersonal skills, Performance metrics analysis, Proficient in Google Suite and AI technologies, Resource allocation, Business operations and implementation knowledge, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Speech Recognition, Text-to-Speech (TTS) Conversion, Task Automation, Calendar Management, Email Filtering and Management, Web Research, Social Media Management, Customer Support, Appointment Scheduling, Reminder Setting, Travel Planning, Document Editing and Formatting, File Organization, Online Shopping Assistance, Language Translation, Basic Accounting, Budgeting, and Bookkeeping, Internet Research, Fact Checking
EDUCATION
Certificate | Google Project Management: Professional Certificate | Google, Remote, NY | Present
Certificate | The Complete Python Bootcamp | Perian Data, Remote, NY | Present
Certificate | The Complete SQL Bootcamp | Perian Data, Remote, NY | Present
Master’s Degree of Science in Biology | New York University, New York, NY | May 2020
Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Biological Science | Trinity Washington University, Washington, DC | May 2017
