Professional CV
Check out my professional history to learn more about my career endeavors and work experience. Over the years, I have acquired – and continue to develop – a transferable skillset that has led me to work with leading industry professionals. I am now looking forward to using my strategic communication skillset to embark on a new and exciting venture.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
• Experienced writer/editor/proofreader
• Effective communicator and team player with strong strategic planning and critical thinking skills
• Plan and manage large multi-day meetings and events
• Oversee and ensure efficient and effective office procedures and workflow
• Self-motivated, self-directed, highly organized, and insightful
• Comfortable in fast-paced, changing environment
• Culturally astute world traveler
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR (RESEARCH)—MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MN
AUGUST 2015-PRESENT
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGIC SURGERY
• Sole event planner for 2-day annual research symposium/visiting professorship (65-75 attendees); collaborate with Mayo Clinic personnel to arrange venues, catering, audiovisual needs, security, and parking
• Collaborate with Mayo Clinic researchers and recruiters to onboard research temporary professionals (RTPs) from around the world; noted for streamlining the process and improving communication among Mayo Clinic sponsors, recruiters, and applicants; educate RTPs regarding Mayo Clinic policy and assist with travel, expenses, and reimbursements; recognized for teamwork and expertise
• Proofread, copyedit, and submit manuscripts for publication in medical journals
• Design and maintain the research pages for the department’s intranet site using WordPress
• Schedule meetings and organize calendar for the Medical Director of the Mayo Clinic Neurosurgical Biobank and Clinical Registry
• Compile travel and expense reports for processing
• Process reimbursement requisitions for visiting professors and guest speakers
FREELANCE COPYEDITOR/PROOFREADER—SUPERIOR MEDICAL EDITING, ST. PAUL, MN
SEPTEMBER 2018–MARCH 2019
• Revised scientific language for usage, flow and clarity
• Identified and eliminated spelling, grammar and punctuation errors in manuscripts
• Ensured consistent use of facts, data and abbreviations
• Formatted text to comply with medical journal guidelines
FREELANCE COPYEDITOR—NEUROCRITICAL CARE JOURNAL
APRIL 2016–DECEMBER 2016
• Revised scientific language for usage, flow and clarity
• Identified and eliminated spelling, grammar and punctuation errors in manuscripts
• Ensured consistent use of facts, data and abbreviations
• Formatted text to comply with medical journal guidelines
EDITORIAL/RESEARCH ASSISTANT—MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MN
FEBRUARY 2012–AUGUST 2015
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY
• Proofread, copyedited and submitted manuscripts for publication in medical journals and textbooks; formatted references using EndNote, obtained copyright permission
• Organized the annual Mayo Clinic Brain SPORE External Advisory Board Retreat, coordinated EAB members' travel, prepared itineraries and processed reimbursements
• Coordinated grants, meetings and trips for the Head of the Mayo Clinic Brain SPORE
• Assisted the Neurology Research Committee Chair with processing protocols and small grants proposals through the departmental approval process in preparation for review by the Institutional Review Board
MEDICAL SECRETARY/TRANSCRIPTIONIST—MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, MN
FEBRUARY 2011–FEBRUARY 2012
• Completed Mayo-sponsored medical secretary/transcriptionist training with a 4.0 GPA in June 2011
• Float secretary/transcriptionist in Neurologic Surgery, Outpatient Transcription, Radiation Oncology, Employee Community Health and Otorhinolaryngology
COORDINATOR OF EDUCATION—TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROCHESTER, MN
SEPTEMBER 2007-MAY 2009
• Marketed education programs in the church and community
• Organized fundraisers for Heifer International, missionaries in Uganda, and local areas of need
• Wrote lead articles for church newsletter (Circulation: 800+)
• Researched, implemented and coordinated educational programs
• Assisted Board of Education in developing a quality Vacation Bible School program
• Planted seeds of opportunity that encouraged and inspired people to develop relationships and get involved in educational programs
• Recruited volunteers to teach and help make education programs a success
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
• Member, Board of Education—Trinity Lutheran Church (2007–2009)
• Troop Leader—Girl Scouts River Valleys (2006–2009)
• Executive Secretary, Executive Council—Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2005–2006)
• Member, Vision Planning Team—Holy Cross Lutheran Church (2005–2006)
• Librarian and Classroom Helper—Rochester Central Lutheran School (2004–2006)
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
EDITORIAL ASSISTANT—DMR GROUP INC., WALTHAM, MA
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• Edited and assembled technical manuals for use within the U.S. Department of Defense
• Recognized on a number of occasions for meeting difficult schedule requirements
• Designed tracking forms for both internal and client-specific applications
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ASSISTANT TO DEPARTMENT HEAD — MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CAMBRIDGE, MA
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• Coordinated annual faculty search for the Department of Materials Science and Engineering
• Scheduled committee meetings and faculty candidate lectures
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT​ — ERNST & YOUNG, BOSTON, MA
• Served as program manager for the New England Entrepreneur of the Year Program
• Liaison between Director of Entrepreneurial Services, applicants, and distinguished judges panel
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT​ — ERNST & YOUNG, MINNEAPOLIS, MA
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• Organized employee-benefit seminars for company clients
• Designed/prepared presentation materials for senior-level meetings led by the directors of Employee Benefits, Actuarial Services, and State Taxes
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