April Harris
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Research Project Coordinator with extensive experience at Tufts Medical Center, adept at managing complex projects and enhancing team collaboration. Proven expertise in human resources and data management, complemented by strong organizational skills. Recognized for successfully streamlining hiring processes and improving project tracking efficiency, ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Project Coordinator/HR Assistant
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA
10.2021 - Current
- Coordinate and collaborate with project team members to develop project strategies and timelines, track progress, and ensure the success of the project
- Collect, organize, and synthesize project information for tracking, proposals, reports, presentations, evaluations, and storage
- Facilitate communication about programmatic activities within the project team, across Tufts CTSI, and the leadership of Tufts CTSI
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation
- Coordinate and schedule interviews with applicants and hiring managers
- Support hiring managers by being the point of contact with all applicants
- Responsible for assisting employees with the H-1B Visa process
- Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, and hiring processes
- Support the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations by managing references; conducting literature searches using online databases; locating and retrieving articles; and formatting text, tables, and figures to required specifications
- Use technology to ensure tracking of service requests and projects; enter data and manage databases and check data accuracy
- Cultivate and maintain collaborative team relationships with peers and colleagues to contribute effectively to the achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment
Executive Assistant/HR Assistant
JESPY House
South Orange, NJ
08.2017 - 08.2020
- Managed and coordinated orientation and training for all new employees
- Assist with new hire setup and onboarding for all new employees and maintain their personnel information in iSolved and in a physical file
- Assist with managing all payroll, HR, time, and benefits
- Maintain all staff files
- Scheduling and running background checks and drug screening for potential employees; screening calls and organizing Board Meetings; Assisting Executive Director daily as needed
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
MMO Programs
Montclair, NJ
05.2014 - 08.2020
- Responsible for monthly Student Billing and maintaining student financial data in Procare, working with Executive Director and Accountant in preparing bank deposits, collecting/updating/maintaining student informational records, collecting/update/maintaining student health and immunization records, issuing applications, contracts, and registration forms, including distributing required NJ State Office of Licensing information to parents prior to enrollment
- Create, Update and Disseminate forms needed by teachers, including but not limited to annual class lists, attendance sheets (both individual class & aftercare students), staff lunch attendance, and monthly snack schedules
- Organize and distribute literature about MMO Programs
- Maintain tickler files for all records, organize class trips; collect fees; and assure that parent documents, school licenses, registration, etc
Education
Certificate of Research Administration -
Stack
Boston, MA12-2024
Certificate - Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
Drake College of Business
Newark, NJ08-2014
Skills
- Research Administration
- Office Management
- Outlook
- Event Planning
- Data Entry
- Google Suite
- Marketing
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Calendar Management
- Accounts Payable
- SAP
- Human Resources
- Bookkeeping
- Qualtrics
- Accounts Receivable
- Payroll
- Microsoft Office
- Research
- Project Management
- Conflict Management
Timeline
Senior Research Project Coordinator/HR Assistant
Tufts Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
Executive Assistant/HR Assistant
JESPY House
08.2017 - 08.2020
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
MMO Programs
05.2014 - 08.2020
Certificate of Research Administration -
Stack
Certificate - Certified Microsoft Office Specialist
Drake College of Business