Matt Warren's profile answers

That communication is no less a skill than the fields in scientific research.

I have a talent for communicating effectively. During my time at this job, the importance of communicating well (and being a sort of connector) finally 'clicked'. In years past, I looked at communicating well as simply being polite, keeping eye contact, avoiding mmms, and ahhhs, and the such. Now, however, I am seeing more subtleties than ever before - I'm noticing latency between speakers' phrases, the rhythms in conversation, and subtle cues that can relax tense situations.

What's more, I'm taking a more active role in using excellent communication to get more done, to convey more data, and how to make it stick. I read about the subject fairly frequently as well as how to present knowledge with skill, whether we're talking about seminar materials, small corporate class settings, or one-on-one training....

Stumble around in the dark. The field of scientific research administration is still in its infancy, despite a birth-time right around the information technology field. While IT has exploded, most of us in scientific research administration didn't exactly choose our career - we fell into it. That said, it is very rewarding to be part of the support structure that allows science and medicine to thrive....

Communicate ideas, spread efficiency, engage employees and bring thoughtful illumination.

That's a good question; since I'm a highly versatile administrator, it's hard for me to answer that one. That said, some relevant keywords follow: versatile, hardworking, professional, creative, diplomatic, pragmatic, efficient, administrator, writer, and educator. If you have something that aligns with those keywords, send me a message....

This was my first *real* job following my graduation from high school. I performed myriad administrative tasks for a regional office that, essentially, processed automotive financing applications.

The bulk of my work was attained through either Kelly Services or Dolphin Employment Agency while living in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Various clerical and administrative assistant assignments.

This was a mid-term temporary assignment through Kelly Services.
Was responsible for all in-house desktop publishing duties.
Served as an ad-hoc liaison between managers and their clients.
Performed data conversions; aided in post-production.
Responsible for all in-house logo creation and branded paper-products....

This was a mid-term temporary assignment through Dolphin Employment Agency.
Managed a program database and generated functional specifications for the use of the system.
Responsible for general technical support and remote access server maintenance.
Performed assorted, basic clerical duties.

This was a long-term temporary assignment through Kelly Services.
Responsible for administratively supporting 100+ people in the IDS Systems Development group.
Entered data into and maintained a Project Workbench database system.
Designed, built and managed an extensive, macro driven Excel based workload reporting system. Generated extensive process documentation and logical flowcharts for the system.
Created Lotus Notes based documentation system; trained individuals to use system....

Supported 100+ people (including 25 managers) in the Systems Development group; executed reports and ensured timely and accurate communications.
Provided internal technical support for the ABT Results Management software as well as establishing metrics and standards for employee time reporting.
Documented new and existing processes and methodology.
Helped to develop a pilot request management system for the development team.
Performed extensive technical writing and managed version control and auditing of both the functional requirements and specifications.
Developed documentation and trained individuals on the use of in-house time management tools....