Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Engagement Management, and Relationshi

James D. S. Pruett, MBA

*********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespruett/ • Lake Forest, IL 60045 • 312-***-****

Vice President Talent Acquisition

Specializing in: Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Engagement Management, and Relationship Building

Multi-faceted Talent and Management Consulting professional with 15+ years of experience in retained search and 7+ years in Big 4 consulting. Broad experience within Fortune 500, middle market and early stage clients. Demonstrated expertise in leading senior-level search engagements to acquire high-performing talent that adds value, and positively impacts business performance, company growth and bottom-line results. Strengths include:

• Forging relationships with executive leaders to serve as a trusted business partner / advisor.

• Identifying top candidates, and advising clients on cultural fit, talent assessment, search strategy, and succession planning.

• Delivering expertise as a “hybrid” search and management consulting executive with experience in healthcare and life sciences, as well as financial services.

• Developing strategic talent procurement plans, building frameworks and tools for talent assessment, and implementing processes to deliver high-quality candidates.

• Successfully targeting and recruiting diverse candidates.

• Counseling clients in defining core competencies, recruiting parameters, employment agreements, and on- boarding.

• Building impactful relationships with senior-level executive leaders.

• Leading and managing effective engagement teams while managing client challenges in the recruiting process to deliver on-time.

• Leveraging metrics, data and competency analysis to guide the recruiting process and secure best-fit talent. Client & Engagement Management Alliance & Partnership Expansion Management Consulting Leadership Development Organization Design & Development Human Capital Strategy Cross-functional Communication Adaptive Problem-solving

Professional Experience

LANTERN PARTNERS, CHICAGO, IL 03/2019 – 12/2019

A boutique retained search firm headquartered in Chicago. Practice areas include: Healthcare / Life Sciences, Professional Services and Early-Stage Investor-Backed Technology.

Partner - Healthcare and Life Sciences

Partner hired to formalize and lead the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice for the firm. Responsibility for leading the full scope of the search process, including: candidate development, client development, search strategy and research. Led and managed engagement teams.

• Directed recruitment for an early-stage health tech company in the eClinical space acquiring an independent director for their board focused on refining go-to-market strategy and achieving 500% growth into new markets.

• Identified 12 senior executive candidates within 30 days (including multiple C-suite executives).

• Exceeded the industry-typical benchmarks for candidate development by 400%.

• Initiated and led a primary market research study to assess the impact of organizational purpose on company performance in healthcare (participating organizations included: Duke University Health System, Northwestern Medicine, Horizon Pharmaceutical, and Oliver Healthcare Packaging).

• Led interviews with 30 executive leaders in healthcare and life sciences to gather proprietary research data. James D. S. Pruett, MBA

DIVERSIFIED SEARCH, CHICAGO, IL 2011 – 2019

A mid-sized, privately-held retained search firm headquartered in Philadelphia. Named in Forbes’ Top 5 among America’s Best Search Firms. With a history of more than 40 years, the company was the largest woman-owned search firm and recognized for its industry-leading track record in recruiting diverse talent.

Managing Director - Healthcare and Life Sciences

Managing Director hired by the CEO to join the Chicago office and strengthen the Healthcare & Life Sciences practice. Responsibility for delivering new business spanning the US, developing & managing key client relationships, and leading full-cycle search engagements. Created material impact in both Healthcare & Life Sciences.

• Led and mentored engagement teams of up to 6 consultants driving full-cycle search execution.

• Created trusted advisor relationship with a top five-ranked academic medical center.

• Developed the firm’s 2nd-largest healthcare client in 2016 and was awarded 7 search engagements generating $1M+ in revenue.

• Advised clients regarding talent and market trends, compensation, human capital, competencies, and culture as a consultant and subject matter expert.

• Targeted and won search assignments delivering fees 67% higher than the firm’s minimum and 54% higher than the firm’s average.

MORGAN SAMUELS COMPANY, CHICAGO, IL 2009 – 2011

A privately-held boutique retained search firm based in Los Angeles, CA.

Principal

Principal hired by the CEO to establish the Chicago office and strengthen the firm’s presence in the Central Region. Responsibility for delivering new business a national basis, developing & managing key client relationships, and leading full-cycle search engagements.

• Led and mentored engagement teams of up to 5 consultants during full-cycle search execution.

• Demonstrated ability to originate new business and expand client relationships winning 10 senior-level search assignments (clients included T-Mobile and Verde Realty Corp).

• Delivered fees 25% higher than firm average and executed searches 25% faster than industry norm.

KORN FERRY INTERNATIONAL (NYSE: KFY), CHICAGO, IL 2005 – 2009

The world’s largest publicly traded retained search / consulting firm. Company also offers talent acquisition, leadership development, organizational strategy, reward and benefits, assessment, and succession services.

Senior Client Partner/Client Partner

Hired by the Managing Partner of Chicago to join the Chicago office with responsibility for generating new business on a national & global basis, managing and expanding key client relationships and leading full-cycle search engagements.

• Achieved a client satisfaction score of 85% (above Financial Services practice average score).

• Accomplished a successful placement rate of 91%.

• Produced the largest search fee in the Chicago office in 2008 (5X larger than the firm-wide average).

• Originated and executed 40 assignments during tenure and received promotion within 2 years of start date.

• Delivered fees 20% higher than practice average and 65% higher than firm minimum.

EQUINOX PARTNERS, CHICAGO, IL 2001 – 2005

A privately-held, start-up retained search firm based in New York, NY.

Managing Director

Hired by the CEO to establish the Chicago office and expand the firm’s presence. Responsibility for generating new business across the U.S., building key client relationships and leading full-cycle search engagements.

• Originated and led 42 engagements during tenure.

• Promoted within 4 months of start date.

RUSSELL REYNOLDS ASSOCIATES, CHICAGO, IL 1999 – 2001

Privately-held Top 5 retained search firm based in New York, NY. Member of the Professional Services practice.

Associate

Hired by the Co-Head of Chicago to join the Chicago office in the Professional Services practice. Responsibility for leading full-cycle search executive search engagements within eCommerce consulting / strategy.

• Led client engagements and successfully recruited top talent.

• Supported Partners across Professional Services, Financial Services and Consumer practices.

ACCENTURE PLC (FORMERLY ANDERSEN CONSULTING) (NYSE: ACN), CHICAGO, IL 1993 – 1999

The world’s largest management consulting firm with global revenues of approximately $28 billion, 260,000+ employees, and offices in 200 cities and 54 countries worldwide. Fortune 100-500 clients.

Senior Manager, Healthcare

Hired by the Managing Partner of the Chicago office to join the Healthcare practice. Responsibility for leading consulting teams and delivering engagements in Change Management, Organization Design, and Human Capital.

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical device / product, and payor sectors.

• Led and managed consulting teams of up to 12-15 consultants.

Education & Certifications

Washington University, John M. Olin School of Business St. Louis, MO - MBA, Healthcare & Marketing Recipient of Dean's Scholarship Founder, Student Admissions Committee Second Year Elective Coursework toward MHA – Washington University MHA Program

University of Michigan, College of LSA Ann Arbor, MI - Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature

Professional Development & Affiliations

Leadership Development Change Management New Manager Training Behavior-based Interviewing

Board Member – Philanthropic Advisory Council Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

Board Member – Bishop Anderson House

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