LAURIE SHEPHERD
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in coordinating complex programs and managing multiple priorities. Strong organizational and communication skills to drive project alignment and success. Expertise in fostering relationships and coordinating impactful programs. Committed to making a significant impact in dynamic settings by embracing flexibility and responsiveness to evolving needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Intern
University Neighborhood Partners
01.2025 - 01.2025
- Delivered outreach, resource navigation, and direct support at community resource events.
- Tracked services and maintained accurate records to ensure effective reporting and follow-up.
- Collaborated with community members and partner organizations to connect attendees with needed resources.
Psychology Research Assistant
Branch Lab | University of Utah
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted literature reviews and evaluated the readability/engagement of hundreds of psychology research articles for a PI-led book project.
- Supported the IRB submission process by completing training, drafting protocols, preparing consent forms, compiling documentation, and assisting with site registration and compliance review.
Global Data Administrator
FLSmidth
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Led a project to assess, correct, and report errors in global CRM asset management databases containing thousands of mining equipment records.
- Worked independently and collaboratively with a small team to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across international systems.
New Client Intake Counselor
Denials Management Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Coordinate policy and process reviews with clients and set clear expectations for the process.
- Triage client files in preparation for the internal claims process.
- Obtain all documentation concerning the client’s case, including entering the client into the proper internal systems and databases and coordinating facility invoicing with accounting.
Administrative Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to faculty researchers and 20+ lab members, including scheduling, calendar management, meeting coordination, KRONOS, financial tracking, and grant support.
- Assisted with development and management of lab budgets in compliance with University, HCI, NIH, and other funding guidelines; reconciled accounts and prepared reports for finance and OSP.
- Supported grant submission processes and managed financial reporting requirements for NIH and additional donors.
- Processed reimbursements, vendor payments, and the purchasing of lab, technical, and office supplies through University systems.
- Ensured compliance with departmental and University policies and procedures across administrative and financial operations.
Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
The Summit Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided high-level executive support to COO/VP and VP of Account Services, including complex calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.
- Supervised Receptionist and Runner; supported VP & Associate Director in managing a 25+ member team through scheduling, performance reviews, training, and attendance oversight.
- Partnered with department managers to streamline hiring, onboarding, benefits, and employee development processes across the company.
- Coordinated client projects and advertising campaigns; managed budgets, invoices, and complex processes for major accounts.
- Planned and executed company-wide events for 80+ employees
- Oversaw daily building operations, IT support, and vendor management.
Receptionist
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Greeting clients, answering incoming office calls, and emails
- Organizing and stocking the supply room
- Troubleshooting and assisting coworkers with office equipment
- Organizing and assisting in executing new client workshops and meetings
- Various reports, data entry, and presentations on a needed basis
- Experience prior to 2013 available upon request
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
08-2025
Associate of Science - Psychology
Salt Lake Community College
05-2023
Skills
- Grant Submission
- Open Science Framework
- Data Collection & Review
- Qualitative research
- Interview techniques
- Microsoft Suite
- Inventory Management
- Event Coordination
- IRB Protocol
- SPSS & R (in progress)
- Office administration
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with teams of community partners and organizations in the preparation and execution of five summer resource fairs.
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Summer Intern
University Neighborhood Partners
01.2025 - 01.2025
Psychology Research Assistant
Branch Lab | University of Utah
01.2023 - 01.2024
Global Data Administrator
FLSmidth
01.2022 - 01.2023
New Client Intake Counselor
Denials Management Inc.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Administrative Assistant
Huntsman Cancer Institute/University of Utah
01.2015 - 01.2017
Receptionist
03.2013 - 07.2013
Executive Assistant/ Office Manager
The Summit Group
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Utah
Associate of Science - Psychology
Salt Lake Community College
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