Samina M.
About Samina M.
Samina M. is an Operations Coordinator at the National Institutes of Health, where she manages travel logistics and ensures compliance with NIH policies. She has a background in administrative support from her previous roles at Novartis and Prudential Financial, and holds a Bachelor of Arts from William Paterson University and a Master's degree from Seton Hall University.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Samina M. serves as an Operations Coordinator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically within the National Cancer Institute. In this role, she collects and consolidates planned conference travel information to ensure compliance with HHS/NIH thresholds. She manages travel authorizations and reconciles travel vouchers using Concur Government Edition, adhering to NIH policies. Additionally, she forecasts and plans travel logistics for six physicians and two staff members, coordinating both domestic and international travel six months in advance. Samina also requests conference slot approvals through the Conference Tracking Planning System to manage conference attendance effectively.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Samina M. has prior experience working at Novartis, where she held the position of Senior Administrative Assistant. She worked as a contractor for one year from 2017 to 2018 in East Hanover, NJ. Additionally, she worked for two months in 2016 in the same role through Info Quest Consulting Group. During her tenure at Novartis, she contributed to various administrative tasks that supported the organization's operations.
Education and Expertise
Samina M. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from William Paterson University of New Jersey. She also earned a Master of Arts degree in Public & Corporate Communication from Seton Hall University, where she studied from 2002 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in communication, which is essential for her roles in operations and administration.
Experience at Prudential Financial
Prior to her role at NIH, Samina M. worked as an Executive Assistant at Prudential Financial from 2013 to 2017. This position was held on a contract basis, and she operated in Newark, NJ, and Roseland, NJ. Her responsibilities in this role included various administrative functions that supported the executive team.