Natalie Muzzio

Current

Research Process Manager at Stanford University

Past

Grants Manager at Stanford University
Contract & Grant Administrator at PAIRE, Inc.
Analyst at SAIC

Benefits Analyst at San Diego Pension Consultants (dba PENFLEX, Inc.)
Administrative Assistant at American Express Financial Advisors

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Education

UC San Diego
St. Francis High School

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Natalie Muzzio’s Summary

•Demonstrable skills in the analysis, extraction, compilation and presentation of large quantities of data in an effective and clear manner, in various settings.
•Highly meticulous and detail-oriented, organized, efficient, with the ability to multi-task efficiently and successfully.
•Self-motivation allows for the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also allows for successful aptitude working in a team setting.
•Trained in basic bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliation, inventory and payroll procedures.
•Team building and motivating, successful in dispute resolution and mediation.

Natalie Muzzio’s Specialties:

•Contract negotiations for Clinical Trials
•Budget analysis & projections
•Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
•Internet related activities
•Mac operating systems (pre- & post-OSX)
•Government accounting applications, such as CAMIS & STARS
•MS Solomon Business Solutions proficient
•HTML proficient
•Database building
•Technological Trouble Shooting
•Microsoft Project: Beginner

Natalie Muzzio’s Experience

Research Process Manager

Stanford University

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2008 — Present (10 months)

Institutional Representative for sponsored projects and is responsible for management, compliance oversight, and facilitation of the complete sponsored research administration process for a defined set of School of Medicine faculty. Working in collaboration with faculty, business managers and other department and University staff. Ensures timely, accurate proposal submission, develops budgets, and provides institutional signature, ensuring that the proposal meets sponsor, University, and School guidelines/regulations. Functions as an expert partner and facilitator in post-award administration, coordinating with the PI and staff and sponsors to ensure that sponsored research funds are expended in accordance with internal and external policies, providing compliance oversight and guidance and policy communication, interpretation, and recommendations. Advocate for a responsive, effective research administration process in a deadline-driven customer service organization.
Grants Manager

Stanford University

(Non-Profit; Research industry)

August 2007 — January 2008 (6 months)

Serves as approver for financial transactions and initiates/documents corrections to comply with sponsor’s rules and University/School of Medicine policies. Engages in forecasting of grant period, account reconciliation, monthly review of expenditure statements, and timely Principal Investigator quarterly certifications. Familiar with government contract and grant accounting as detailed in OMB Circular A-21 and A-110 cost principles. Financial transactions and reporting done in Oracle Financials.
Contract & Grant Administrator

PAIRE, Inc.

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)

March 2006 — August 2007 (1 year 6 months)

Pre- and post-award administration of research grants and contracts awards; review of grant applications to assure compliance with sponsor requirements; negotiation of clinical research agreements; post award review and coordination of funds flow to assure timeliness and appropriateness of expenditures, e.g., account set-up, sponsor financial reporting, and award closeout. Communicate effectively with Principal Investigators, administrators and sponsors, self-motivated and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Analyst

SAIC

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Defense & Space industry)

February 2005 — March 2006 (1 year 2 months)

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC): Conducts analyses in direct support of the Navy Converged Solutions Program (CSP). Provides analytical and administrative services to SPAWAR 08E Converged Solutions Program Manager. Reviews Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) planning and implementation material and prepares recommendations for remedial action. Maintains CSP tracking schedules and coordinates the collection and dissemination of government-to-government furnished information (GGI). Develops briefing material, graphic flowcharts and matrices. Participates in technical and programmatic working groups, conferences and meetings affiliated with communications implementation. Has daily interaction with high-level SPAWAR managers.
Benefits Analyst

San Diego Pension Consultants (dba PENFLEX, Inc.)

(Public Company; NFP; Financial Services industry)

September 2003 — February 2005 (1 year 6 months)

(Company part of National Financial Partners.) Processes distributions of retirement pensions as well as prepares loans taken out against such pensions. Prepares and analyzes documents to send to clients (employers) and participants (employees) of retirement plans, utilizing various principles of accounting and acute analysis of details. Researches pension issues, financial reporting, preparation and coordination of quarterly reports and pension activities. Corresponds directly with tax authorities and lenders as well as clients and participants, requiring impeccable communication and customer service skills.
Administrative Assistant

American Express Financial Advisors

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AXP; Financial Services industry)

2001 — 2002 (1 year)

Natalie Muzzio’s Education

UC San Diego

BA, Political Science, September 1997 — June 2002

(Also took classes at University of California, Santa Cruz) Courses in Political Science relating to Political Theory, International Relations, Constitutional Law; Programs of Concentration focused around Science & Technology and Humanities, including Calculus, Physics, Biology, Literature, French Language, History, et cetera.

Activities and Societies:

Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law Fraternity)
St. Francis High School

Additional Information

Natalie Muzzio’s Websites:

My Blog

Natalie Muzzio’s Interests:

Conflict resolution, writing, account reconciliation, problem solving, digital photography, reading novels, crossword puzzles, traveling, snowboarding, fishing, learning more about short- and long-term investing.