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Arlene Robbins
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive executive, personal and administrative experience with C-Level and
other professionals.
Strong writing and proofreading skills.
Dynamic and strategic problem solver with exceptional communication,
leadership and support skills.
Excellent project management including: increasing office efficiency through
multitasking and completing multiple projects in time-sensitive and deadlineoriented environments.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio,
QuickBooks, Quicken and Maximizer. Type 100+ wpm with accuracy.
Professional
Experience

Realty Operations Group (HR Division) New York, NY

August 2014 September 2014
Executive Assistant to Executive Director of Administration (Temp Position)

Managed the Directors calendar and strategically planned the order of meetings to utilize time
in a most efficient manner.
Proofread and revised all proposals, contracts and company manuals.
Researched information which aided the Director in determining whether to execute projects.
Worked on Microsoft Visio detailed flowcharts.
Managed reservations and scheduled client lunches and dinners.

Stuart Portfolio Consultants New York, NY

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

Directed day-to-day office operations for President and team of consultants.

Handled correspondence, memos and emails on the Presidents behalf.
Arranged Presidents meetings, teleconferences, seminars, travel and philanthropic activity.
Managed all checking accounts, payables/receivables; credit cards, payroll, trusts and
investment portfolios. Efficiently managed a very heavy workload of correspondence.
Seamlessly supervised and brought to a successful conclusion a FINRA audit.

IDH Properties

New York, NY

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant (Temp Position)

April 2012 June 2012

Provided high-level administrative and business support to the President, including legal
documents, events/logistics coordination, communications and problem resolution.
Managed a very busy calendar, handled all correspondence and arranged all domestic and
international travel.

Judge Howard M. Holtzmann New York, NY

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

July 2012 July 2014

April 2008 March 2012

Served as liaison between Judge and business associates in preparing for meetings. Was
responsible for taking minutes of all meetings and transcribing them for the Judge.
Accompanied the Judge to various appointments and worked directly with the Judge in
handling confidential business matters and communications.

Public relations liaison for updating and submitting all biographies of the Judge to various
publishers.
Created standard formats for letters, memoranda, time sheets and business cards. Developed a
monthly calendar system coordinating the Judges business and personal appointments.
Responsible for purchasing computer equipment and supplies.
Worked directly with the Judge and his family in handling travel itineraries and arrangements.
Handled all medical claims.

The Honorable Anthony M. Solomon

Executive Assistant / Personal Assistant

Education

New York, NY

November 2001 April 2004

Created templates for company newsletters, flyers, brochures and other publications.
Developed, designed and edited market research letters.
My clients included companies and individuals, primarily in the financial sector.

Prudential Financial
Executive Assistant

April 2004 April 2008

Supervised a staff of ten people, including office personnel and domestic staff. Prepared
weekly and monthly staff schedules along with payroll.
Relied upon for handling all correspondence and emails. Created invitations and flyers.
Scheduled business meetings, medical appointments, classes, conference calls, personal
appointments, invitations, business and social correspondence and events.
Served as liaison between accountants, bankers, attorneys, family and household staff.
Maintained personal checking accounts and credit card accounts. Handled all bank deposits
and transactions, including wire transfers.
Scheduled all domestic and international travel arrangements.
Supervised all contracts with vendors for residential improvements, and all office purchases.
Managed all aspects of a large personal Chinese art collection. Direct dealings with Harvard for
pieces donated to the University. Successfully bid on newly acquired pieces through auctions at
Sothebys and Christies.
Designed exclusive parties, from intimate dinner parties to lavish birthday celebrations.

Arlene Robbins Consulting

Freelance work

New York, NY

New York, NY

February 1994 November 2001

Provided high-level administrative support to the Executive Director of Futures Research and
7 analysts.
Organized day-to-day procedures in a time-sensitive trading environment.
Developed market research letters and managed production of publications.
Supervised help/information desk and email database maintenance.

Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY

Bachelor of Fine Arts Summa Cum Laude