Sentences with phrase «author assistants perform»

Author assistants perform various tasks for you, the author, so you have more time to write.

Not exact matches

«Robots can't perform as well as humans when it comes to complex social interactions,» said Rodica Damian, assistant professor of social and personality psychology at the University of Houston and lead author of the study.

«By taking the brain signals generated when Bill attempts to move, and using them to control the stimulation of his arm and hand, he was able to perform personal functions that were important to him,» said Bolu Ajiboye, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and lead study author.

«It is not really clear how slow - slip events interact with earthquakes, whether they can trigger earthquakes or it's the other way around — that earthquakes trigger slow - slip events,» said Jacqueline Reber, the study's lead author who performed this research as postdoctoral fellow at UTIG, and who is now an assistant professor at Iowa State University.

The study was performed mainly at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in California, and was led by postdoctoral researcher Junfeng He and graduate student Thomas Mion, researchers in the lab of BC Assistant Professor of Physics Rui - Hua He, a lead author of the paper.

«Most software programs rely, in part, on code in external «libraries» to perform some of their functions,» says Chris Parnin, an assistant professor of computer science at North Carolina State University and senior author of a paper on the work.

This bioinformatics portion of the study was performed by co-first author Hee - Woong Lim, PhD, an IDOM postdoctoral fellow, and research assistant professor Kyoungjae Won, PhD.

In Wilson's laboratory, postdoctoral fellow Rui Xu, the study's first author, along with Staff Scientist Xueyong Zhu and Research Assistant Wenli Yu, performed X-ray crystallography studies of the Sh2 HA protein bound to several avian - and human - type receptors.

Other authors on the Science paper are research assistant Anne Crittenden, who performed the genetic crosses, and Katherine Mah, a student in the College who analyzed the pheromones for her senior Honors project.

In a recent study performed in China, women who were genetically inclined to get breast cancer lowered their risks by about 50 % through eating a diet rich in cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, bok choy, etc.) «These vegetables are the major source of some chemicals thought to be important for cancer protection,» says study author Jay Fowke, PhD, assistant professor of medicine and cancer epidemiologist at Vanderbilt - Ingram Cancer Center.

Assistant director Terry Sanders, film critic F. X. Feeney, archivist Robert Gitt and author Preston Neal Jones are gathered to provide commentary and the disc offers the original 40 - minute documentary «The Making of Night of the Hunter,» a video interview with Laughton biographer Simon Callow, an archival interview with cinematographer Stanley Cortez, a 15 - minute episode of the BBC show Moving Pictures about the film and a clip from The Ed Sullivan Show with Shelly Winters and Peter Graves performing a scene that was cut from the film among the wealth of supplements.

Contracts Assistant — HarperCollins Publishers, New York • NY 2000 Contracts Assistant — Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York • NY 1999 — 2000 Performed accurate amendment and review of author and subsidiary rights contracts, 1st and 2nd serial contracts, book clubs, condensation, and large print reprints for industry leaders in English - language publishing.

Administrative Assistant — Duties & Responsibilities Provide office management and administrative support across a variety of industries and settings Train new team members ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Responsible for accounts payable / receivable, budgets, and other accounting functions Support sales, marketing, and customer service personnel ensuring effective operations Perform product research, verify specifications, and author sales / marketing proposals Manage product inventory, client database, order processing, and shipping Design and implement successful special events generating new customers and enhanced brand awareness Create and manage corporate helpdesk, information database, and policies and procedures for daily operation Negotiate contracts with vendors, contractors, and clients resulting in a financially favorable agreements Serve as liaison between multiple departments and senior leadership Manage corporate correspondence and reception duties including written, telephone, and in - person service Develop and strengthen relationships with clients, partners, and community leaders Encourage high customer retention by maintaining friendly, supportive contact with existing clients Organize conference calls, meetings, and corporate travel arrangements Create a clean, friendly, and productive office atmosphere Study internal literature to become an expert on products and services Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

United States Department of Education (Washington, DC) 2003 — 2005 Confidential Assistant, Office of the Secretary • Prepare written and oral remarks for the former Secretary of Education, Rod Paige • Author letters to the editor, Op - Eds to major publications, and other targeted pieces • Manage sensitive information in a secure, organized, and efficient manner • Perform all duties with positivity, professionalism, and integrity

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Assisted in sales and marketing efforts for a number of companies across varied industries and cultures Marketed company and partner products through print and telephone mediums Successfully planned and executed diverse special events including plays, receptions, and fundraisers Utilized extensive literary background to edit newspaper copy, advertising materials, and related writings Served as the literary assistant and assistant editor to a prominent Israeli author Experienced in artistic and cinematographic material design, creation, and display Developed English and French fluencies and an appreciation for varied cultures Oversaw and maintained client information database ensuring accurate recordkeeping Served as company receptionist performing all duties in a positive and respectful manner Provided exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Consistently recognized for excellence in sales, marketing, and team leadership

Ileana Rodriguez, CRS, e-pro, TRC, CDPE (Miami, FL) 1/2008 — 2/2009 Real Estate Executive Assistant • Perform administrative functions including phones, data entry, and scheduling • Prepare comparative market analyses regarding commercial and residential real estate • Create and place listings on MLS, craigslist.org, trulia.com, and Re / Max's sales system • Author brochures, flyers, and mailers of listings for use in sales initiatives • Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals • Complete BPOs (Broker Price Opinions) for major lenders • Assist with REOs, short sales, and foreclosures

Professional Duties & Responsibilities Served as office manager and executive assistant ensuring effective and efficient operations Directed customer service department resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Trained and supervised junior administrative support staff and customer service personnel Managed and streamlined company shipping, receiving, and documentation processes Decreased receiving errors, increased quality control, and improved client satisfaction levels Oversaw company inventory, replenishment, and tracking of supply usage Maintained confidential patient records ensuring accurate and easily accessible information Authored workman's compensation reports for main billing office Achieved highest proficiency rating for MPC code entering in 5 years Responsible for written correspondence, telephone system, and in person reception duties Scheduled patient appointments and handled patient intake procedures Performed additional administrative duties including faxing, photocopying, and filing Conducted all responsibilities in courteous, polite, and positive manner