Executive Administrative Support Specialist | Research & Academic Coordination
Provided executive-level administrative support to the Principal Investigator and four research faculty members at Duke University School of Medicine’s PCB McDonnell Lab. Expertly managed complex calendars, scheduled appointments, and coordinated events to support research and academic priorities. Oversaw international and domestic travel arrangements, including detailed expense reporting through SAP Concur, ensuring seamless logistical planning. Supported grant proposal preparation with editing, formatting, and compliance review. Prepared manuscripts, presentations, and lectures with exceptional attention to detail, incorporating professional formatting and graphic design. Additionally, facilitated general office operations and ancillary tasks, maintaining a well-organized and efficient environment to enable research and academic excellence.