Douglas Lee, email: **************@*****.*** phone: 847-***-****
Summary
To grow skills and experience in procurement.
Professional History
State of Illinois-Department of Employment Security, Chicago, Illinois
March, 2018-February, 2025
Statewide Purchasing Manager
Public Service Administrator
In charge of Procurement staff, leading and supervising staff on daily activities. Procure goods and services through conducting complex Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids. Schedule shifts and assign duties as required within working day.
June, 2021-November, 2021
Acting Senior Statewide Purchasing Manager
Public Service Administrator
In charge of Procurement staff, leading and supervising staff on daily activities. Procure goods and services through conducting complex Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids. Schedule shifts and assign duties as required within the working day.
Buyer
Executive II
April, 2016-April, 2019
Lead Buyer responsible for procuring agency goods and services by conducting Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids. Draft contracts and negotiate pricing for goods and services requisite for agency. Obligate contracts with the Illinois Comptroller to ensure payments to vendors.
Senior Revenue Analyst
Revenue Analyst II
February 2014,-April, 2016
Perform senior analysis of employer contribution rates and maintenance of employer accounts. Ensure employer reporting and contributing compliance per Illinois Unemployment Act. Assess and determine employer eligibility for penalty and interest waivers on delinquencies. Process employer appeals of waiver determinations for administrative hearings.
Adjudicator
Employer Service Service Representative
April, 2013-February, 2014
Adjudicator for higher body of appeals, the Board of Review. Interpret and adjudicate Illinois Unemployment Act regarding major separation issues to determine claimant eligibility for Illinois Unemployment benefits. Process employer and claimant appeals regarding Administrative Law Judge decisions.
Senior Revenue Analyst
Revenue Analyst II
June, 2012-April, 2013
Perform senior analysis of employer contribution rates and maintenance of employer accounts. Ensure employer reporting and contributing compliance per Illinois Unemployment Act. Assess and determine employer eligibility for penalty and interest waivers on delinquencies. Process employer appeals of waiver determinations for administrative hearings.
Adjudicator
Employer Service Service Representative
April, 2011-June, 2012
Adjudicator for higher body of appeals, the Board of Review. Interpret and adjudicate Illinois Unemployment Act regarding major separation issues to determine claimant eligibility for Illinois Unemployment benefits. Process employer and claimant appeals regarding Administrator Law Judge decisions.
Program Representative
Employer Service Program Representative
July, 2009-April, 2011
Work within a State of Illinois government agency to adjudicate claims for Unemployment Insurance based on interpretation of Illinois law. Provide employment services networking with employers to conduct recruitment events and provide vocational opportunities for claimants to re-enter the workforce. Case manage formerly incarcerated individuals with re-entry employment services. Aid and process Unemployment Insurance claims for unemployment benefits.
Community Support Services, Inc.
Site Coordinator
June, 2007-February, 2011
Manage staff at Parents Night Out to provide socialization opportunities to children with developmental disabilities and their siblings in a group setting. Assign duties within shift as required to ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed. Liaise with family members to provide functional updates of all participants.
Direct Support Professional
January, 2005-February, 2011
Provide direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities through utilization of Individual Service Plans to promote individual growth and independent integration into the community.
Employment Specialist
March, 2007-August, 2008
Provide vocational opportunities and training for individuals with developmental disabilities; establish and build professional relationships with employers to create employment opportunities and supportive environments to be employed in. Create individualized training modules for employees to function within company policies and procedures.
National Able Network
Business Services Liaison
August, 2008-July, 2009
Enable the empowerment of working people seeking greater vocational opportunities by networking with employers and establishing relationships to offer employment opportunities to those seeking employment opportunities. Offer business services to promote the success of companies. Case manage clients to ensure core and intensive services. Create and conduct job readiness workshops enhancing tools and standards of job seekers to re-enter the job market. Create training profiles to ensure maximization of Workforce Investment Act funding training opportunities.
Education
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, Illinois, attended 2003-2008
Major: Political Science
Obtained Bachelor of Arts
References
Maya Ganguly, Former Procurement Supervisor, 312-***-**** ******.*****@********.***
Thomas Novak, Former Board of Review Supervisor 248-***-**** ***********@*****.***