Lee Douglas
***.*******@*****.*** 919-***-**** CARY, NC
OVERVIEW
Experienced Recruiter with a strong background in life sciences recruiting within both agency and corporate environments. Proven track record in nationwide recruitment and talent sourcing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Talent Acquisition Specialist Novo Nordisk
February 2022 – June 2023 • Clayton
Specialized in recruiting exempt technical personnel for Quality, Engineering, Lean Six Sigma, and Maintenance roles. Managed full-cycle recruitment processes for positions with salaries up to $175,000. Utilized ATS and other recruitment tools to identify and engage top talent. Sourcing Specialist Randstad
Supported Honey well nationwide.
November 2021 - February 2022
Patient Service Aide Duke Primary Cary
March 2021 - August 2021 • Cary
COVID Screener.
Phil Ellis Associates, Inc.
December 1983 - December 2017 • Raleigh, NC
Led nationwide recruitment efforts for major healthcare product companies, filling roles from Supervisor to Vice President. Developed strong client relationships with companies such as Abbott, Hospira, Merck, and Biogen-Idec. Successfully managed multiple recruitment projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and effective hiring solutions. .Recruited exempt personnel nationwide for major healthcare products companies, ranging from Supervisor to Vice President Clients included Abbott, Hospira, Merck, Biogen- Idec, Becton- Dickenson, Sanofi, Novo-Nordisk, Bayer, and many others. Routinely billed $300, 000 - $400, 000 plus in fees on an annual basis. Recruited and placed candidates from Engineering, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Science, and Marketing/Sales ranging from single contributors to VP Regulatory, VP CMC, VP Marketing/Sales Developed and coded PC based software that replaced an old, expensive computer system and sold 13 copies around the US. Further developed software package that permitted employees to become tele-commuters. Materials Director Almay Cosmetics, Division of Schieffelin & Company February 1969 - August 1983 • Apex
Multiple promotions from Sr. QC Technician to Director, Materials. Staff of up to 120, spend of up to $6 million. One of the first 12 Certified Quality Engineers in North Carolina. Hired as Sr. Quality Control (QC) Technician, promoted to Chemist, Sr. Chemist, QC Supervisor, transferred to Production Planning Supervisor, promoted to Production Planning Manager. Transferred to QC as QC Manager, promoted to QC Director. Added responsibility for Microbiology and Quality Engineering and promoted to Director, Quality and Technical Service. Finally promoted to Materials Director responsible for Production Planning, Purchasing, Warehousing, and Distribution. Staff of up to 120+, spend of up to $6 million. One of the first 12 Certified Quality Engineers in North Carolina. *Created first written specifications. *Created Color Lab, greatly reducing re-work of shaded products. *Created Claim Substantiation Group. *Company representative to FDA. *Company representative as expert witness in legal matters. Company acquired by Playtex, KKR, and Revlon.
EDUCATION
N.C. State University
September 1964 - February 1969 Textiles and Textile Chemistry LICENSES & CERTIFICATES
Achieved certification as one of the first 12 CQEs in NC, trained under Dr. JM Juran. Qualified via the ACS exam, demonstrating expertise in quality engineering principles. Certification is not current but reflects a strong foundation in quality assurance. VOLUNTEERING
Intake of donations. Evaluation, pricing. July 2016 - Present • Cary, NC Dorcas Ministries
Evaluated and priced incoming electronics donations for sale at the Dorcas Shop. I also refurbish printers and computers for donation to others in need. NOTABLE SKILLS
ATS Decision Making Computer System Honeywell Negotiation Medical Device SAP biologics Multitasking pharmaceuticals QA QC medical devices life sciences Microsoft Office Suite