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Cathy Cook

Administrative Specialist, Environmental Science and Technologies Department

Cathy Cook

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Environmental Science and Technologies Department
Bldg. 815, Room 1-34
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

(631) 344-3509
ccook1@bnl.gov

Cathy Cook joined Brookhaven National Laboratory in August 2022 and serves as an Administrative Specialist in the Environmental Science and Technologies Department. She has also supported the Office of Research Partnerships and Technology Transfer (RPTT) and the Export Control Office (ECO) as a Senior Administrative Services Assistant.

An active participant in the Administrative Community of Practice meetings, Cathy proudly serves as a member of the Administrative Professionals Steering Committee. Prior to joining BNL, she brought her expertise to several manufacturing and high-voltage electronics engineering firms, where she contributed to operations, human resources, quality management, and marketing initiatives.

Expertise | Education | Appointments | Awards | Certifications


Expertise

  • PAC Administrator, Timekeeping, Personnel Requisitions, Onboarding, Relocations
  • Procurement, Miscellaneous Payments, Loan Agreements, Pay Contracts
  • Credit Card Approving Official
  • Travel and Expenses
  • Shipping Memos
  • Field Work Proposals (FWPs), Laboratory Directed Research & Development (LDRD)
  • BER Briefing Coordinator
  • Proposal Preparation and Subcontracts Administration
  • Departmental Seminars, Conferences, and Special Events
  • STI Publications Contact and Website Content
  • Internal and External Communications Related to Departmental Activities
  • Guest Information System (GIS) Administrator
  • Records, Property and Telcom Services Representative

Education

Business Administration and Automation with Minor in Accounting - BMCC

Professional Appointments

Administrative Professionals Steering Committee (APSC) Member
Admin Community of Practice Member

Awards & Recognition

Brookhaven National Laboratory Spotlight Award - 2024
Brookhaven National Laboratory Spotlight Award - 2026

Certifications

Brookhaven National Laboratory Aspire Program - 2025

Cathy Cook

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Environmental Science and Technologies Department
Bldg. 815, Room 1-34
P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000

(631) 344-3509
ccook1@bnl.gov