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Research Done Better: How Cameron Dusky Uses AI to Deliver Faster, Smarter Results

Written by The BELAY Difference | Mar 6, 2025 1:49:36 PM

In today’s fast-paced business world, research isn’t just about gathering information — it’s about synthesizing data, drawing insights, and delivering actionable recommendations.

As Senior Executive Assistant to BELAY CEO Tricia Sciortino, Cameron Dusky is a master of efficient research. But instead of spending hours combing through articles, presentations, and webinars, she leverages AI to streamline the process — without sacrificing depth or accuracy.

"AI doesn’t replace the critical thinking side of research,” explains Cameron. “Instead of wasting time sorting through irrelevant information, I can focus on what matters: analyzing, strategizing, and delivering the most valuable insights to Tricia. 

“It allows me to take in more sources than I ever could find manually. That way, I know I’m not just finding one or two sources — I’m finding the best, most relevant information."

Here’s how Cameron uses AI to cut through the noise and deliver high-impact research in record time.

1. Synthesizing Complex Information with Gemini AI

Traditional research means hours of reading, summarizing, and structuring information. With Gemini AI, Cameron can:

  • Summarize lengthy reports and presentations into clear, digestible key points
  • Generate structured outlines for strategy documents, executive briefings, and reports
  • Refine and rewrite key findings to ensure clarity and professionalism
  • Analyze complex data in spreadsheets — from creating formulas to formatting insights for decision-making

"Before AI, if I had a report or a 50-slide deck to analyze, I’d have to comb through every detail myself, taking notes as I went. Now, I can drop that content into Gemini, and within minutes, I have an organized summary that highlights key themes and takeaways. Instead of spending my time sorting through the noise, I can focus on the most critical information.

“Plus, I can cast a wider net, pulling in more sources than I would have time to read, so I can present Tricia with the best insights — not just the ones I had time to manually find."

Time Saved: 3-6 hours per week

2. Organizing Video & Audio Content with Searchie

Executives like BELAY CEO Tricia Sciortino both consume and produce a vast amount of knowledge through webinars, keynotes, and podcasts. 

Cameron uses Searchie to:

  • Instantly find relevant topics across hours of recorded content
  • Generate concise summaries of key insights from webinars and speeches
  • Extract direct quotes and themes for presentations, social media, and reports

"Instead of watching an hour-long webinar to find one key insight, I can search the transcript instantly and get exactly what I need. Before, I had to either take extensive notes during a live session or spend extra time rewatching key parts to ensure accuracy.

“Now, AI allows me to pull the bits I need easily — whether it's from a podcast, a recorded keynote, or a panel discussion. I’m not just relying on what I can personally watch or listen to in a day. AI scans everything for me and gives me what’s relevant."

Time Saved: 1-3 hours per week

The Impact: Smarter Research, Faster Decisions

By using AI to handle the heavy lifting, Cameron ensures that her research is:

  • More comprehensive: She gathers insights from multiple sources without extra effort.
  • More strategic: With AI summarizing the basics, she can focus on big-picture analysis.
  • More efficient: Tricia gets the information she needs — without delays.

"My job is to make sure Tricia has the best possible information to make the best possible decisions. AI allows me to do that faster with better results.”

BELAY EAs: AI-Enabled Research Experts

Cameron’s innovation and exploration lead the way for all BELAY Executive Assistants. Every BELAY EA is equipped to leverage AI for research, communication, and workflow efficiency to provide:

  • Faster, more insightful research
  • Clear, actionable takeaways
  • Strategic support that keeps executives ahead

If you want an Executive Assistant who knows how to find, synthesize, and present the right information — so you can make better decisions faster — hire a BELAY EA today.