Araya Bellamy
SIMI VALLEY,CA
Summary
Experienced leader in corporate support services with a track record of enhancing operational efficiency and team collaboration. Skilled in communication and problem-solving, driving effective business strategies. Dedicated to fostering a positive and productive work environment amid evolving challenges.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Corporate Support
Aktiv Solutions/Fitness Ventures International
Santa Monica, CA
06.2021 - Current
- Manage all HR functions for 50 employees: onboarding/offboarding, compliance, benefits, timesheets and payroll.
- Manage contract negotiations with vendors and service providers.
- Organize calendars, meetings, events, travel and expenses for C-suite executives.
- Develop office policies to improve efficiency.
- Order and maintain all laptops, office equipment and supplies.
- Coordinate conferences, meals and activities.
- Supervise office planning, contracts and services.
- Assist primary IT requests, protocols and training.
- Receive/organize mail, answer calls and resolve inquires.
- Provide cross-departmental administrative support.
- Ensure security, integrity and confidentiality of all data.
Pharmacy Assistant
Costco
Westlake Village, CA
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Supported pharmacists and technicians with medication processing, insurance billings and phone inquiries.
- Managed and received inventory deliveries, stocked and discard expired items.
- Assisted customers with prescriptions, patient profiles and payments.
Volunteer
Simi Valley HS, Valley View MS & Vista Fundamental
Simi Valley, CA
08.2004 - 03.2020
- Chaired, promoted and fundraised for PTSA, Track & Field, Cross Country, Performing Arts and various school events.
- Coordinated event schedules and volunteers.
- Optimized budgeting and procurement for event needs.
- Facilitated communication between faculty, parents and students.
Executive Assistant
Applause Inc.
Woodland Hills, CA
03.1996 - 10.2001
- Supported Sr. VP of Global Promotions in contract management, product line reviews and presentations.
- Executed proposals, financial report spreadsheets, set up/maintained file systems, product catalogs, processed invoices, check requests and payments.
- Liased with licensors, clients and vendors on project status, scheduling and deliveries.
- Managed calendars, travel plans and expenses for a team of 10.
Assistant Manager
Thai & Chinese Food II
Lancaster, CA
03.1992 - 03.1996
- Assisted in training and scheduling staff.
- Assisted with bank transactions and payroll.
- Supervised food preparation, ordering of supplies and inventory control.
- Ongoing training/maintenance to ensure compliance with CA Retail Food Code guidelines.
- Resolved employees and/or customer issues.
Legal Secretary
Barry Bartholmew & Assoc. - State Farm Ins.
Glendale, CA
03.1989 - 03.1993
- In-house counsel for State Farm Insurance in claim litigation/insurance defense.
- Created, indexed and maintained case files.
- Transcribed and organized discovery documents with opposing counsels, clients and court proceedings.
- Scheduled court appearances, depositions, expert witnesses, examinations, court reporters and couriers.
- Prepared and filed court pleadings, motions and all legal documents.
- Calendared, coordinated travel and expense reports for team of 3 attorneys and paralegals.
- Acted as liaison between claims adjusters, clients, vendors and attorneys.
Skills
- HR management
- Vendor negotiation
- Executive support
- Integrity
- Adaptability
- MS Office 365, Trinet & SAP Concur
Certification
CA Notary Public (National Notary Association) Commission Expires 7/18/2027
Timeline
Director of Corporate Support
Aktiv Solutions/Fitness Ventures International
06.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant
Costco
08.2020 - 06.2021
Volunteer
Simi Valley HS, Valley View MS & Vista Fundamental
08.2004 - 03.2020
Executive Assistant
Applause Inc.
03.1996 - 10.2001
Assistant Manager
Thai & Chinese Food II
03.1992 - 03.1996
Legal Secretary
Barry Bartholmew & Assoc. - State Farm Ins.
03.1989 - 03.1993
Similar Profiles
Araya BellamyAraya Bellamy
Director of Corporate Support at Fitness Ventures International LLCDirector of Corporate Support at Fitness Ventures International LLC
Kevin Martin JrKevin Martin Jr
General Manager at Crunch Fitness- Fitness Ventures LLCGeneral Manager at Crunch Fitness- Fitness Ventures LLC
Joseph ColajezziJoseph Colajezzi
DIRECTOR OF PROGAM EXECUTION at Gymyg Fitness Ventures, Inc.DIRECTOR OF PROGAM EXECUTION at Gymyg Fitness Ventures, Inc.
Joseph MaganaJoseph Magana
Aircraft Support Manager at Silver Air Private JetsAircraft Support Manager at Silver Air Private Jets
Rodrigo TizcarenoRodrigo Tizcareno
Server at UCSB Housing And Residential ServicesServer at UCSB Housing And Residential Services