Over 10 years of developing professional relationships with growing firms and talented professionals. I have sourced and placed professionals at all levels on a national basis. My recent searches have included: Sr. VP of R& D, Quality and Regulatory Director, CFO, Sales Director, Human Resources Manager, Product Development Director, Operations & Logistics Director, Product Development Manager, Sr. Project Manager, Sr. Planner, R &D Formulator, Account Executive, Global Brand Manager, Project Coordinator and Executive Assistant. I am passionate about building relationships with career seekers and clients to support their long term goals. I continuously educate myself on industry trends to expand my networking and placement abilities. This has enabled me to successfully place top notch professionals within a multitude of industries such as: Cosmetic, Apparel, Manufacturing, Technical, Financial and Entertainment firms.

Executive Recruiter @ Premier Executive Recruiting is a boutique firm founded on the basic principal of building authentic relationships. Premier values the time of every professional, therefore we create a true understanding of the objectives from career seekers and employers to identify mutually beneficial relationships. Our contacts in the market are vast, therefore we represent the top contenders and manage every step of the process. Our goal is to create a true understanding of the professionals we partner with and provide hands on service to exceed expectations. “It's a beautiful thing when career and passion come together" Emphasis on the Cosmetic/Skin Care/Personal Care Industry Brands: Color Cosmetics/Skin Care/Hair Care/Nail Care Manufacturing/Packaging: Color Cosmetics/Personal Care Securing talent for Mid to Executive level positions such as: VP of Sales/Marketing (Domestic/International), Quality/Regulatory Affairs Director/Manager, R & D Director, Production Manager, Graphic Designers, Account Management, Buyer/Purchaser, Product Development, R & D Chemist, Marketing/Branding Managers/Directors, and Operations Manager/Director From January 2013 to Present (3 years) Sales Manager/Executive Recruiter @ Emphasis on the Cosmetic industry (Brands/Manufacturing/Distribution/Packaging) Securing talent for various positions such as: VP of Sales/Marketing (Domestic/International), Quality Manager, R & D Director, Production Manager, Graphic Designers, Sales Representative, Account Management, Buyer/Purchaser, Product Development, Marketing/Branding, and Distribution/Logistic Manager Proven track record of sourcing talent that matches the job specifications and culture of the companies I represent Skilled at building company profiles to understand the unique dynamics within organizations and secure talent that fits cohesively within the company and/or department Strong networking and negotiation skills to source talent within niche markets in the Cosmetic/Beauty industry Proven leadership and ability to set examples for account executives in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational, selling skills, goal planning and work habits Developed branch infrastructure by developing new sales strategies, hiring/developing sales representatives and forecasting profit goals Manage all operational functions to ensure profitability while consistently developing new clients to exceed revenue goals Conducted a sales training for the region to enhance sales objectives Developed consistent sales and targeting processes to increase client development Successfully sourced, recruited and placed unique roles within a multitude of industries Strategically created business opportunities by learning the industry and connecting with decision makers Lead generation and development of new clients from cold calling into high levels within prospect organizations Consistently developed new business and maintained clients by providing excellent service and creating the "Client for life" relationship From October 2001 to January 2013 (11 years 4 months)

Bachelor of Science, Business Management @ Pepperdine University From 2004 to 2007 Debbie Johnson is skilled in: Account Management, Recruiting, Cold Calling, Management, Sales, Leadership, Hiring, Sourcing, Executive Search, Interviews