Assistant Director

MARIE L. BASSO **********@*******.***

** ********** ***** 267-***-****

Manalapan, NJ 07726 732-***-****

SKILLS SUMMARY

Bilingual: English (native language) and Italian (spoken fluently, written, read)

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18 years of experience as an administrator, translator and copy editor in an

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international, university-level setting of academic and cultural exchange

First-hand experience with study abroad; worked abroad for 8 years (Italy)

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Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

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Able to multi-task and meet tight deadlines while still paying attention to detail

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Able to learn and master new skills and responsibilities quickly

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Proficient at Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, Sbarro Institute for Cancer Research and Molecular

Medicine and Center for Biotechnology – Philadelphia, PA

Laboratory Supervisor and Assistant to the Director March 2002 – Present

Serve as bilingual liaison between cancer biology institute (comprised primarily of

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researchers from Italy) and numerous offices at Temple University, as well as other

universities, companies and individual collaborators in U.S. and abroad

(Coordinate regularly with the following Temple University offices: Dean’s Office,

College of Science and Technology (CST); Director of Finance, CST; International

Student and Scholar Services; Graduate School and Postdoctoral Fellows Office;

Office of the Chair, Biology Department; Office of International Affairs; Human

Resources; Accounts Payable; Facilities Management; Environmental Health and

Radiation Safety; Grant Accounting)

Oversee all administrative aspects of institute and represent Director on multitude of

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issues related to operation of research facility and its personnel; compose all

institute-related correspondence on behalf of the Director (in English and Italian);

resolve institute-related issues on his behalf through direct discussion with faculty,

other administrators, research collaborators and students (in English and Italian)

Process appointment paperwork for all faculty (full-time and adjunct appointments),

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postdoctoral fellows and visiting research scholars in the institute, including all visa

applications in compliance with university and federal regulations, as well as

documentation for the recruitment and hiring of all student workers in the institute

Manage official written agreements for international scientific collaborations

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between Temple University and higher education institutions abroad

Translate and/or edit scientific manuscripts, texts, oral presentations and grant

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applications and coordinate submission thereof

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SBARRO HEALTH RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, INC. – Philadelphia, PA

Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer September 2001 – Present

Represent President on variety of aspects of this non-profit cancer and genetics

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research organization, including scientific, collaborative, legal and financial matters

via written correspondence, in-person meetings and teleconferences (in English and

Italian)

Coordinate summer research internship program for U.S. and international students,

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including review of applications, generation of acceptance letters, enforcement of lab

safety protocol requirements and arrangement of temporary housing

JEFFERSON MEDICAL COLLEGE, Department of Pathology, Anatomy and Cell

Biology – Philadelphia, PA

Assistant to Principal Investigator August 2000 – March 2002

Provided administrative support to Principal Investigator and laboratory personnel;

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responsible for all scientific editing and translations for lab (in English and Italian)

UNIVERSITY OF SIENA MEDICAL SCHOOL – Siena, Italy

Translator, scientific copy editor, scientific English teacher, scientific conference organizer,

secretary September 1993 – July 2000

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EDUCATION

HAVERFORD COLLEGE – Haverford, PA

B.A., English May 1993

• GPA: 3.7

• Graduated Magna Cum Laude

• Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society

• Recipient of Clementine Cope Fellowship for continued study abroad after

graduation

UNIVERSITA’ PER STRANIERI DI SIENA – Siena, Italy

Italian language and culture program final diploma September 1993

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