The Environmental & Climate Sciences Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory focuses on a wide range of theoretical, experimental, and field studies in support of the U.S. Department of Energy's climate and energy research agendas. Work is supported by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurment (ARM) User Facility, and observations-based program that measures aerosols, clouds, precipitation, radiation, and atmospheric dynamics, the Atmospheric Systems Research Program, and the Environmental System Science Program. This work is pursued with the ultimate goal of improving predictability and reducing the uncertainty in global and regional climate models. The department research portfolio also includes development of environmental technologies and applications for renewable energies, urban science, and national security.

Commercializing new research discoveries and technologies at Brookhaven National Laboratory includes discovering, protecting and licensing the Laboratory's intellectual property. The Laboratory, through our Office of Research Partnerships and Technology Transfer, has a history of successful Partnerships translating our ideas into commercial successes. An important part of commercializing technology is building and supporting the entrepreneurial community with the Lab and our local community, as well as engaging with existing businesses. We engage through local and national organizations and networks with these entrepreneurs and potential investors. In this way, Brookhaven plays a significant role in supporting rapid growth of technology-based enterprises.

Accomplished Sr. Executive Assistant with experience providing high-level support to the Global Vice President, Operations, Global Vice President Supply Chain and Vice President, People. Adept at coordinating international travel, organizing large scale meetings, and managing third-party vendors. Highly self-motivated with a solid work ethic. Employs professionalism and superior communication skills to meet client and company needs.

Supports Human Resources from a project management, data analysis and administrative perspective. A resource to the Vice President-People and HR Managers. Overseeing areas as they relate to recruiting, mentoring, immigration, rewards and recognition. Supports HR activities throughout all levels of the organization.

Dynamic administrative professional playing a key role in advancing the effectiveness of our global Quality management team. Providing superior executive support and a central communication hub for Quality Assurance activities. Exceptional productivity and follow through, while managing multiple priorities and deadlines with a positive, can-do attitude.

District Assistant, Field Support - Weight Watchers International, Inc. (Corporate)Reported to the Manager of Field Support, two Western Region District Managers and25 Territory Managers. Prepared presentations, marketing, spreadsheets and corporate communications. Managed multiple calendars, scheduled meetings, conference calls, taking minutes. Coordinated projects; managed deadlines and Q&A from field support. Prepared/submited expense reports, check requests, purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Corporate travel to national district meetings, providing onsite support. Event planning, coordinated and executed logistical arrangements, including car/air/hotel. Negotiated and contracted best price for meeting space, rooms, banquet orders, adhering to corporate budget. Assisted in special projects, including monitoring inventory, weights, on-boarding new hires. Interacted with all departments of the organization, proficient in building relationships and communicating at all levels.

Reported directly to the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officers. Developed marketing campaigns, including radio, TV and print advertising. Managed and traveled to trade shows, photo-shoots, and special events. Oversaw merchandising roll outs, new fixtures and product roll outs. Organized and communicated sales promotions to 2000 + stores and national sales force. Updated pricing within company wide database, programmed promotions and prepared promo price deduction analytics for corporate data management. Coordinated new store openings, including template and install of showroom vignettes. Special mentions include Extreme Home Makeover, Freedom Tower Cornerstone Ceremony, Rapid Training Video, Corporate Travel and Vendor Captain for new fixture roll out. Supervised Marketing Coordinator.

Reported directly to the Co-Owner/President of Marketing. Liaison between Owners and Executive Management. Attended daily corporate meetings and initiated status reports. Planned and prioritized daily agendas and follow-up for the owners. Multi-tasked within all divisions of the company including regional offices. Replied to and delegated consumer inquires from corporate website hits. Worked with field management and account executives relating to all aspects of sales and marketing. Liaison with public relations and legal firms. Handled domestic and international travel arrangements. Accurately completed daily correspondence, presentation charts and generating reports required by management.

Handled all administrative functions, reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Sales, Merchandising and Design. Worked with staff of 25 Divisional Associates including Store Planners, Account Executives, Visual Director, Coordinators and Retail Planners. Updated departmental expenses within a database and maintained records for advertising and markdowns. Generated weekly selling reports. Coordinated domestic and overseas travel arrangements. Responsible for executive schedules and appointments. Worked directly with the Merchandising Team in all aspects of divisional budgets and buying/selling information.

Executive Assistant - Liz Claiborne Inc. (Corporate HQ)Sales Division (4/98 –9/98) Reported directly to the Vice President/General Manager. Assisted sales managers and a division of 25 sales and marketing associates. Prepared divisional material, i.e., Quarterly Reviews and Strategic Plans. Designed and maintained reports to analyze weekly retail sales. Responsible for updating Marketing Strategy and Seasonal Budget Spreadsheets. Partnered with the Financial Controller and Senior Analyst to generate end of season reports. Compiled responses and initiated follow-up for divisional charge backs, advertising markdowns, analyzed by senior financial management. Handled all administrative functions for the division and Vice President/General Manager. Supervised Receptionist.Senior Administrative Assistant (4/94 – 4/98) Liz Claiborne International Alliance Division – Sales & Franchising. Responsible for daily communication and follow-up to inquiries from international partners and accounts. Developed organizational systems to manage correspondence from over 30 countries. Central contact facilitating questions/concerns from 13 members of the international staff daily. Organized travel arrangements from foreign accounts during market weeks and overseas conferences. Screened calls and written requests from potential retail or licensing partnerships. Accountable for timely completion and submission of Vice President’s travel reports. Maintained divisional travel and entertainment expenditures to ensure budget guidelines were upheld.Executive Assistant to the Chairman (11/93 – 4/94) Liz Claiborne Corporate. Assisted the Chairman of Liz Claiborne while his assistant was on leave. Communicated with high-level executives daily. Responsible for scheduling Chairman’s calendar. Fast long hand and accurate generation of correspondence. Handled highly confidential material.

Responsibilities included the daily operation and communication supporting the international sales division. Prepared all relevant trip agendas and itineraries for executive foreign travel. Generated key statistical reports for management and organized distributor contracts. Ensured correspondence in relation to marketing and sales updates were handled in a timely manner. Was instrumental in providing updates to all of our international distributors, licensees and affiliates. Continued exhibiting a strong performance in handling basic secretarial duties.