Allison Conway

Promoted into HR & Operations leadership as the company scaled from 3 to 57 employees. I lead People Operations, HR programs, culture initiatives, and key operational systems for a fast-growing surgical robotics startup. People Operations & HR Leadership • Own core HR functions: onboarding, performance reviews, engagement, internal communications, CA compliance, and policy development • Partner with CEO and leadership on org planning, culture, and team dynamics • Build scalable People systems supporting rapid team growth • Develop PTO structures, onboarding frameworks, and performance processes • Serve as the company’s “pulse check,” providing insights on sentiment and culture • Support hiring across engineering, product, and operations teams Culture & Employee Experience • Lead company-wide events, off-sites, retreats, and engagement programs • Build initiatives that strengthen morale, connection, and values alignment Operations & Administrative Leadership • Manage office operations across multiple locations • Oversee admin function • Build operational processes that improve clarity, efficiency, and alignment Impact Highlights • Supported hiring for 50+ roles as Horizon scaled from 3 → 57 employees • Designed and executed 20+ company-wide events and off-sites • Built People Ops workflows that reduced onboarding friction and improved culture • Trusted advisor to leadership on People strategy and communication

Joined as one of the company’s first full-time employees and helped establish foundational operations, HR processes, culture, and executive support during Horizon’s formative years. Executive Support & Cross-Functional Operations • Partnered directly with the CEO to support strategy, streamline operations, and ensure communication alignment across teams • Managed daily operations across multiple office locations; primary point of contact for a 30+ person team • Organized and maintained hundreds of internal documents (contracts, agreements, org charts, investment records, legal files, etc.) • Supported project management and cross-functional initiatives during early growth Early People Ops & HR Foundations • Took ownership of HR processes before a dedicated People team existed • Ran the interview pipeline (Greenhouse), conducted screening interviews, and coordinated onsite candidate visits • Developed early HR infrastructure including onboarding workflows, offboarding, PTO policies, handbook content, and safety protocols • Used ADP to manage employee onboarding and HR compliance documentation Culture & Employee Experience • Created formative cultural experiences through team events, off-sites, and bonding trips • Helped establish Horizon’s early cultural identity, values, and traditions Finance & Legal Support • Prepared weekly cash reports for the CEO and supported financial decision-making • Negotiated vendor payment schedules and managed purchase orders and AP workflows using QuickBooks and Bill.com • Assisted with budgeting forecasts and long-term financial planning • Coordinated with legal counsel on contract creation, agreement updates, and international employee documentation Scheduling & Travel • Managed the CEO’s calendar, priorities, and domestic/international travel • Coordinated complex travel planning for executives and team members

• Supported instruction for upper-division entrepreneurship courses focused on venture initiation, value proposition design, go-to-market strategy, and business planning • Evaluated student work including business plans, pitch decks, feasibility studies, and written analyses • Provided structured feedback and guidance to help students refine ideas, assess market fit, and strengthen execution strategy • Held office hours to mentor students through product feasibility and venture development challenges • Partnered with faculty to support course delivery and academic rigor Courses: Management 160 – Entrepreneurship & Venture Initiation Management 161 – Business Plan Development

Summa Cum Laude (Top 5% of graduating class)