Ann Savell

Background

About Ann Savell

Research Development Officer at Texas A&M University’s College of Education and Human Development, serving the faculty in research proposal development and review. Expertise in the format and components of research proposals for federal, state, and private funding agencies, including National Institutes of Health, Cancer Prevention & Research Institute of Texas, National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Education, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Skilled professional with extensive business, administrative, and supervisory experience. Recognized throughout employment history for attention to detail, efficiency, discretion, problem-solving, professional demeanor, conflict resolution, and communication skills, with a value on both customer relations and team building. Adept at working with clients and technical staff to achieve goals, tracking progress and meeting deadlines while keeping the process smooth and calm. Proficient in multiple ERP accounting systems, grant submission portals, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Adobe Pro, and photo-editing applications. Completion of several professional training courses to further skills in such areas as Research Administration, Human Resources, Payroll Law, Tax Regulations, OSHA Compliance, Business Writing, and Advanced Excel. Prior employment in the private sector includes ten years in the roles of office manager and supervisor. Additional experience not listed below includes student work within two different college systems in the Libraries as a reference desk assistant and in the Learning Assistance Center as an exam proctor serving students with learning and physical disabilities.