Delores Nwokeafor-Laz
Sugarland,TX
Summary
Results-oriented Administrative Operations Specialist with experience in financial administration, project management, and grant processes. Expertise in Oracle ERP systems and accounts payable. Proven ability to streamline processes and improve efficiency. Received a Bachelor's in Neuroscience, with a strong background in research and administrative support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Administrative Operations Specialist
Rice University, Department of Finance and Administration
1 2023 - Current
- Worked under the supervision of Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration to manage departmental expenses (accounts payable) and grant expenditures
- Implemented Monday.com to streamline payment processes, creating shared project management systems and written workflows for departmental use
- Developed a robust understanding of Rice’s financial chart of accounts
- Acting as the central hub for procurement processes and accounts payable for nine departments
- Serve as a subject matter expert in Oracle ERP, proficient in oracle’s procurement and purchasing dashboards, grant dashboards, and finance dashboards, including budget and labor distribution
- Selected to be part of the iO Evolution User Experience Committee, focused on transforming Oracle's administrative system at Rice from technical execution to a user-centered experience - ioevolution.rice.edu.
Senior, Administrative Assistant
Anesthesiology- Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for the general, academic, and research functions for twenty-two Medical Doctors
- Work included research proposals, grants, and general correspondence
- Process financial reimbursements and related expenses through conference organizers, membership organizations, or hospital software (i.e PeopleSoft)
- Help prepare presentation material for conferences, and support organization of conferences
- Trained as series coordinator, working with the education coordinator to conduct Anesthesiology grand rounds as part of Continuing Medical Education.
Research Intern
Institute of Technology Assessment, Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafting grant proposals related to public health and technology, specifically the opioid crisis
- Completed literature searches to analyze the impact and limitations of our current scientific literature and its methodologies, and working with the institute to address such limitations.
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology- Mclean Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Testing tests/batteries in testmybrain.org(TMB) database
- User Experience-tracking performance and participant feedback of tests/batteries on TMB, which I then compiled into weekly reports for meetings
- Assisted with a now published manuscript and acknowledged by the authors
- Baker, J.T., Germine, L., Ressler, K.J., Rauch, S.L., & Carlezon, W.A
- (2018)
- Digital devices and continuous telemetry: Opportunities for aligning psychiatry and neuroscience
- Neuropsychopharmacology.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 05.2001 -
Skills
Research Administration
Oracle ERP Systems
Project Management- MondayCom Implementation
Financial Analysis
Certification
10-Week Skills Training for Research Administrative Staff, Rice University, 2024
Volunteer Experience
Counselor- Mission Hill After School Program, Harvard Phillips Brooks House Association, Boston, MA, Collaborate with student leaders from Harvard University to create an enriching mentorship program for MHASP mentees. Mentee to a local middle school student.
Timeline
Senior, Administrative Assistant
Anesthesiology- Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School
01.2021 - 09.2022
Research Intern
Institute of Technology Assessment, Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Research Assistant
Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology- Mclean Hospital
06.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Neuroscience
Wellesley College
05.2001 -
Administrative Operations Specialist
Rice University, Department of Finance and Administration
1 2023 - Current
10-Week Skills Training for Research Administrative Staff, Rice University, 2024
Project Management Course, edX, 2018
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