"The Recruiting Guy" chris@chriswellington.com
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
- Current
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- Senior Partner at Bio-Partners, LLC
- President at The Wellington Group (formerly Mulberry Search)
- Past
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- Chairman at United Professional Sales Association
- COO {Interim} at Human Capital Solutions
- Division Manager at Manpower Professional
- Education
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- Metlakatla High School, Alaska
- Campbell University
- Recommended
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18 people have recommended Chris - Connections
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500+
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- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Websites
Chris Wellington’s Summary
Chris Wellington, aka THE RECRUITING GUY:
Current Searches
**Send your resume confidentially to chris@chriswellington.com
- Engineer / Fortune Food Brand in NC
- VP of International Sourcing / Procurement
- Industrial / Compounding Pharmacist
- Microbiologist - Food (x2)
- Clinical Research – Senior Project Manager
- Head of Global Neurology Labs
- Director of Regulatory Affairs - Biologics (x2)
- Validation Specialist
- Emergency Department Nurse Manager
- Nuclear Engineer
Staffing and Executive Recruitment Sampling:
Expertise in the staffing and recruitment industry from working with start-up organizations to a large Fortune company. Strong background in traditional staffing, professional / technical recruitment (perm placement, executive search and contract), sales, management, client negotiations, strategic business direction, industry consulting and training.
Specialties in the Workforce Management / Recruitment space include selling and managing:
- RPO
- VMS
- MSP
- VOP
- Third Party Tools and On-Site Programs
- Outsourced Solutions
- Payroll Services (PEO)
- Client Consulting (Recruitment and HR Solutions)
- Local and Global Program Development
- Retained Searches
Chris Wellington’s Specialties:
Knowledge in the healthcare and scientific field with advanced education in these areas as well as experience supporting these industries as a Certified Professional Recruiter. Founder of an FDA consulting firm. Consultant to numerous small and large companies and recruiting firms looking to achieve business solutions and get results through talent delivery, organizational optimization and technology.
Certified and Registered Sales Professional.
Chris Wellington’s Experience
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Senior Partner
Bio-Partners, LLC
(Staffing and Recruiting industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 3 months)
Bio-Partners LLC is a recruiting firm comprising 10 accomplished senior health product sector recruiters. Partners are based in key cities of Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Assignments are both contingency and retained search with added ability to offer professional contractors and interim excecutives. Assignments cover engineering, executive, finance, human resources, operations, marketing, sales, scientific, research, and regulatory. Visit www.Bio-Partners.com.
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President
The Wellington Group (formerly Mulberry Search)
(Staffing and Recruiting industry)
April 2007 — Present (2 years 4 months)
The Wellington Group (TWG) is the Premier Professional Placement Firm located in the heart of North Carolina and centered on supporting international client needs!
WE ARE THE FULL-SERVICE HEADHUNTING FIRM. We employ the finest recruiters and the industry’s most extensive search network to connect exceptional talent with the world’s strongest companies.
The TWG Team has niche professionals focused in the following areas:
- Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology
- Medical Devices
- Food and Beverage
- Energy and Utilities
- Finance / Insurance / Accounting
- Skilled Trades / Manufacturing
- IT
- Engineering
- Sales / Marketing
Our combined experience, successful track record, and extensive network strategically position us to continue to provide the level of service that our clients demand. -
Chairman
United Professional Sales Association
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2007 — April 2009 (1 year 7 months)
I am the current Chairman of the the United Professional Sales Association (UPSA). UPSA is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington DC that has addresses the concerns and challenges of individual sales professionals, sales managers / executives and sales trainers. Because UPSA is not owned by one person or any company, it is a member organization and guardian of the global standard of entry into the sales profession.
Find out about the membership organization and understand the processes and framework of professional selling at http://www.upsa-intl.org -
COO {Interim}
Human Capital Solutions
(Staffing and Recruiting industry)
November 2008 — February 2009 (4 months)
We are a business consulting firm specializing in Executive Search, Human Resources Consulting, Leadership, Learning and Employee Development, Business Strategy, Lean Manufacturing and Quality Systems and Personal Coaching. HCS has created the Prosperity at Work proposition which focuses on creating prosperous relationships between companies and their employees (associates). HCS assists companies in improving bottom line profitability by efficiently planning, organizing and implementing optimized, practical and value-added solutions.
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Division Manager
Manpower Professional
(Public Company; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
July 2001 — March 2007 (5 years 9 months)
Manpower is a world leader in innovative Human Capital service solutions, listed as 149 on the Fortune 500 list and on the Global 1000 companies. Manpower Professional is the technical side of Manpower, Inc. Specializing in niche Engineering, IT, HR, Finance, Scientific and Professional recruitment, Manpower Professional provides temporary, contract, direct placement and outsourcing solutions to the majority of Fortune 500 Companies.
Division Manager - Sales, Marketing and Major Accounts – Manpower Professional (2004-2007)
Division Manager – Manpower HealthCare & Manpower Clinical (2003- 2004)
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Executive Director
Greenwood CVR
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)
2003 — 2006 (3 years)
Greenwood CVR was a unique start-up organization focused in the areas compliance, validation and regulatory solutions consulting. Located in the heart of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, Greenwood CVR was focused on providing full service solutions to Pharma, Medical Device, Biotechnology, and Clinical Research Organizations.
Grew the business from concept to profits in a minimal amount of time:
• Developed the business plan, organizational structure, and all marketing materials
• Presented the business model to funding partners and communicated updates
• Recruited the all project personnel to include junior, associate, and senior level consultants and business partners
• Marketed the business through personal/business network, event sponsoring, guest event presenter and cold calls
• Created client project proposals, responded to RFI/RFPs, present solutions, and negotiated contracts as well as acting Project Manager and Trainer for Account Executives -
Senior Manager
Labforce
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year)
Responsible for the strategic growth of this start-up brand for a parent organization rooted in traditional staffing. Niche focused area was in placing high level professionals in the scientific, clinical research, pharmaceutical and healthcare arenas. Pushed the team to record numbers in direct hire business and operations revenues 300% above goal.
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Senior Recruiter
Tech Specialist
(Staffing and Recruiting industry)
1998 — 2000 (2 years)
Hired to help grow the Scientific Division from a non-profitable billing P&L to exceed sales goals. With a sales partner, grew the business in a very short amount of time to be one of the key niche players in the RTP market space while also supporting Boston and the new Atlanta Operations. Assisted corporate marketing consultants, with my background in science, in the development of all marketing content and website roll-out for the niche scientific items.
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Senior Staffing Coordinator/Office Manager
Westaff
(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Staffing and Recruiting industry)
1996 — 1998 (2 years)
Ran the Cary satellite office for the local Westaff franchise under Gunter Ventures. Placed individuals in roles from light industrial to lab technicians. Responsible for the daily operations and growth of the office as well as the weekly payroll and check signing.
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Paratrooper
US Army
(Government Agency; Military industry)
August 1990 — November 1994 (4 years 4 months)
Disabled Vet, jumped out of an airplane a few times!
Chris Wellington’s Education
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Metlakatla High School, Alaska
HSD , General , 1990
Gradated with 12 people in remote Alaska…great stories
Truly cherish my time spent in this region of the world and for the family who took my sister an I in
Worked in fish canneries, boats and planes since the age of 12 plus had my own business as a young teenager and employed most of my friends to operate a small services business for the native community
Worked in the winter “dark hours” as a life guard and swim instructor for the local community pool- Activities and Societies:
- State Honor Choir
State Basketball League
Wrestling Team
Drama Club
Honors Society for outstanding GPA
Young Republicans Group
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Campbell University
MSCR ,
Research Thesis, “Critical Career Factors of the Clinical Research Professional.”
- Activities and Societies:
- Epsilon Pi Eta honors society member
Phi Theta Kappa honors society member
Additional Information
Chris Wellington’s Websites:
Chris Wellington’s Interests:
Business ventures, business consulting and new opportunities for growth. Interested in networking people together to help others solve their problems or grow their business. Have a strong passion for my industry as well as the Wellness Industry/Lifestyle.
Chris Wellington’s Groups:
NCASP Board Member - Past
NCCSQA, UPSA RTP-Founding Member, UPSA Int'l Board Member, Recruitng Blogs, MYLink500, UPSA, Biotech / Pharma Professionals Network
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Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members) -
Sales Training Drivers -
Executive Suite -
Clarisoft Technologies -
ERE.net -
OpenNetworker.com -
Manpower Alumni -
Recruiting Professionals Network -
TalentBar: HR and Recruiter Network -
Success Networking -
Institute for Supply Management (ISM) -
GroupLinked.com -
Procurement Professionals (#1 supply chain & sourcing group) Opportunities, network, career & jobs -
The Executive Search Group -
Biotech & Pharma Professionals Network -
InvitesWelcome.com (Open Networkers) -
Finance Quants Global (AKA: Wall Street Quants) -
Recruitment Process Outsourcing -
Bio-Partners Search Group, LLC -
Openreq.com (Recruiters & Staffing Professionals) -
Manpower Inc. -
Triad Recruiting Professionals -
Information Technology Contracting -
United States Army Network -
Linking Global HR -
The High Powered Food & Beverage Forum - Foodservice & Retail Executive Management Networking -
Manpower Professional -
Linked Local in the Greater Raleigh, NC
Chris Wellington’s Honors:
Top HR Executive of NC (2008)
Manpower Circle of Stars (2007)
NCASP Member of the Year (2006)
Manpower’s Presidents Club Award (2002)
LabForce Outstanding Achievement Award (2001)
Tech Specialist Employee/Team of the Year (2000)
Westaff Employee of the Year (1999)
Westaff Employee of the Quarter (2)
Army Commendation Metal (2)
Army Good Conduct Metal (2)
Chris Wellington’s Contact Settings
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- consulting offers
- new ventures
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