Laura Wilson

Highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Administrative Assistant with experience in a dynamic research lab environment, managing grant funding, budgeting, and end-to-end administrative operations. Adept at coordinating timelines, handling complex documentation, and liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution. I’m now seeking to transition into a Project Coordinator role, where I can leverage my experience in financial oversight, process management, and cross-functional communication to support the successful delivery of projects.

Known for being proactive, resourceful, and committed to maintaining high standards under pressure.

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Sloan Kettering Institute New York, NY

• Oversee day-to-day lab operations, fostering a collaborative environment and supporting research teams in meeting project goals. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for lab-related inquiries, addressing challenges, and ensuring timely resolution of operational and research-related issues. 
• Proactively identify and lead projects that support research operations, enhancing workflow and resolving challenges to ensure lab productivity. 
• Coordinate and submit NIH, ARPA-H, DoD, and philanthropic grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and contributing to successful proposal development. 
• Collaborate with RFM to manage budgets for large-scale research projects, ensuring resource optimization and efficient spending. 
• Lead organizational projects, including migrating sample management platforms and training staff on new systems to improve data organization, accessibility, and accuracy. 
• Manage team calendars and travel logistics, handling itineraries and processing travel-related expenses efficiently.

A&E/Granada USA, The First 48 New York, NY

• Coordinated all production logistics for on-location staff, ensuring smooth operations for this Emmy-nominated television show. 
• Managed sensitive paperwork for police investigations, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. 
• Problem-solved production challenges, ensuring minimal disruptions to schedules and project timelines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. 
• Drafted production reports and communicated detailed case information, ensuring the producer and editor were aligned on progress.

Law Offices of Todtman, Nachamie, Spizz and Johns, P.C. New York, NY

• Managed complex case files and documents, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing, 
• Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and third parties, ensuring all parties are informed and deadlines are met 
• Tracked case progress and deadlines, ensuring that legal procedures are followed and necessary actions are taken 
• Support legal strategy by gathering and analyzing research
• Implemented organizational systems for document storage, filing, and tracking
• Prepared and maintain detailed records for ongoing cases, ensuring all documentation is up to date

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)