Post Job Free
Sign in

Human Resources Manager

Location:
San Francisco, CA, 94107
Posted:
May 18, 2010

Contact this candidate

Resume:

ROBYN ARVILLE

San Francisco, CA *****

415-***-**** mobile

************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: To secure a position within a company in a dynamic field that

will provide opportunity for advancement and technical training while

utilizing my proven communication, leadership, problem solving and

analytical capabilities.

WORK ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

. Currently in full time position in Mountain View, CA (since March 2010,

Company Confidential)

Pelikan Technologies, Inc.: Biotechnology /Medical Device Company

October 2001 - July 2009 - Palo Alto, CA

Head of Corporate Administration and Human Resources

. 7th person in 200+ organization with worldwide offices - United

Kingdom, Germany

. Management level position responsible for providing strategic

planning, direction, team building, program/data management,

customer/vendor/employee relationships

. Broad knowledge of all Human Resource functions -

orientation/termination, recruiting, employee relations, labor law

requirements and implementation, employee motivation, performance

review and evaluations, compensation analysis, corporate liability and

employee benefits, created foundation and revision on Employee

Handbook, IT Policy, Travel Policy, Emergency Policy and Injury and

Illness Prevention Program

. Planned, administered and implemented business processes across

multiple fields: accounting, payroll, compensation & benefits, human

resources, travel, stock administration, record keeping, due

diligence, office operations

. Recommended and implemented policy and procedural improvements -

consistent delivery of service for Office Management and Office

Operations

. Ensured internal corporate operations ran smoothly. In charge of

administration, HR, facilities, IT, and all corporate projects (IPO,

M&A, contracts maintenance, due diligence) across all satellite

offices and headquarters

. Right hand to the CEO & CFO - liaison with board of directors, created

board meeting packages and monthly status reports that consolidated

company wide information

. Part of acquisition team of German subsidiary company and established

corporate operations and business processes

. Well versed on legal Trade marking and Financing processes

. Maintained high level of ethics and integrity of proprietary

matters

. Ensured office environment was of the highest standards and

quality

nBand Communications, Inc.: Semiconductor Company

October 1999 - October 2001 - Mountain View, CA

Manager, Corporate Office and HR, Executive Assistant to CEO

. 5th person in 100+ organization - demonstrated ability to aid in

building an effective start-up

. Planned, administered and implemented business systems across multiple

fields: accounting, payroll, compensation & benefits, human resources,

travel, stock administration, record keeping, marketing coordination

. Recommended and implemented policy and procedural improvements (co-

created Employee Handbook)

. Demonstrated ability to follow-up, multi-task and meet deadlines and

go beyond duties on a consistent basis

. Relocated the company from a 5,000 square foot office to a 19,000

square foot facility

ROBYN ARVILLE

San Francisco, CA 94107

415-***-**** mobile

************@*****.***

(Page 2)

nBand Communications, Inc.: Semiconductor Company (continued

Manager, Corporate Office and HR, Executive Assistant to CEO

. Set-up our San Diego office

. Promoted and expanded my role after building the accounting and

payroll system to handle the rapid expansion of the company

. Dealt with vendors, clients and consultants, liaison with immigration

law firm and company counsel, Pillsbury Winthrop LLP

. Knowledgeable on Series A, Series B funding process

. Right-hand to the CEO and Sr. VP. - Assisted in preparations for board

of director meetings, cross-functional group meetings, events, and

travel. Dealt with discreet issues involving day-to-day issues within

the company and matters concerning the officers of the company

. Proven high level of flexibility, 'make it happen' attitude

. Extensive knowledge of HR practices, principles, labor, immigration,

stock, pay, benefits, health and safety laws and regulations

. Proven ability to build effective business relationships and work

cross-functionally in all aspects of the organization - Marketing,

Finance, Operations, and Administration.

Alan Baker Co., Inc.: Industrial Company

December 1995 - October 1999 - South San Francisco, CA

Purchasing Manager

. Provided oversight and developed merchandise optimal flow and quantity

planning (tracking, allocating and replenishing merchandise)

. Devised inventory levels, analyze business trends, monitor and

evaluate sales, troubleshooting

. Improved overall departmental efficiency

. Coordinated and ensured on time deliveries to coincide with production

requirements and order fulfillment

. Responsible for improving client evaluations and building quality

professional relationships, customer oriented planning and service

. Collaborated with VP & CEO and worked with cross-functional teams

regarding ongoing business issues

. Required to multi-task in an area demanding self-motivation and

discipline

. Promoted to position following 12-month tenure as executive

administrator

. Provided entertainment and sense of humor for company

EDUCATION:

Ashford University, B.A., Organizational Management

San Francisco State University, Psychology

Employment Law and Benefits Certificate, online completion, Cornell

University

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Member, Northern California Human Resources Association

Various workshops and seminars on Executive Leadership effectiveness



Contact this candidate