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SUMMARy OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience in complex procedures necessary for the management and organization of multiple
schedules, scientific publication submissions, including documentation in support of grant preparation.
Competent in interacting and serving the public when dealing with banking and financial needs.
Proficient in: Microsoft Windows operating system, Word, Power Point, Graph Pad Prism, Medline
(OVID), Maxim Banking Program, and Internet Research; Experience with Excel and Publisher.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
W ACHOVlA FINANCIAL CENTER - W appingers Falls, New Y od< 2005 to present
Bank Teller
Provide teller transaction quality antis efficiency to customers who prqftr face-tn-face interaction
with the bank.
· Ability to uncover customer needs beyond the immediate transaction and being able to
successfully transition the customer to the appropriate Source or channel to address the need.
· Complete customer transactions, cash deposits, withdrawals, provide custoD:1er with accurate
account information upon customer request. .
· . Educate customers about sales and service deliver options and assure that the quality of
service does not decline if the interaction is not face-to-face.
INsnTUTE FOR CANCER PREvENTION - Va!halla, New York 1994 to 2004
(Formerly the Amf!rican Health Foundation)
Executive Assistant
Provide high-level administrative support to the Associate Director of Institute.
Perform a variety of key management functions, supporting the Associate Director
· Organization of executive level meetings, including agendas, associated -scheduling, travel
requirements and the Director's correspondence.
· Management of scientific manuscript pt"epaxation and submission to various peer-tn-peer
scientific journals.
· Creation of presentations for national and international seminars and symposiums.
· Coordination of documentation and submission of grant proposals.
· Responsible for media contact regarding innovative scientific breakthroughs.
· Maintain Director's publication list and his curriculum vitae.
· Interact with the Facilities Manager as it pertains to purchasing office supplies and the
daily operation of the office.
· Maintain Director's offices supplies and purchasing office equipment as needed.
· Responsible for attendance and work locations of scientific staff within the Division.
AMERICAN HEALTH FOtlNDATION - Valhalla, New York 1991 to 1994
Divisional Secretary
Serve as Secretary for the Division of Chemical Carcinogenesis, Pathology and Toxicology
Handle various responsibilities in support of the division's employees
· Management of divisional budgets including the maintenance of support documentation.
· Assist in scientific manuscript and grant preparation.
· Maintenance of employee time sheets, meeting calendars, divisional mail distribution and
office supply lists.
· Coordination of aU Administrative tasks as needed.
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EDUCATION
High School Diploma, Yorktown Central Schools