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