Debbie D. Douglas
Newark,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition professional with experience in full cycle recruitment across all levels, including executive and C-suite roles in leading entertainment and media companies. Expertise in strategic sourcing, employee engagement, and DEI hiring initiatives. Skilled in developing innovative recruitment strategies, managing high-volume hiring, and collaborating with senior leaders to align talent acquisition with organizational goals, including talent mapping and internal mobility.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Talent Acquisition
Paramount
New York, NY
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for BET Media Group, including BET, BET+, BET Studios, BETHer, and VH1, from Mid to executive level hires
- Developed and implemented robust recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Collaborated with BET leaders to develop and implement consultative recruitment strategies.
- Sourced and hired a diverse pool of talent for a global brand
- Partnered with professional and career organizations to network and identify high-caliber candidates.
- Enhanced business outcomes by improving retention rates and job satisfaction through strategic talent matches.
- Served as a contributing member of the Employee Engagement Committee for BET
- Conducted regular market research to identify trends in the hiring landscape.
- Acted as the social media and Talent Engagement lead for the CBS-TA team.
Sr. Recruiter, Brand Creative-Talent Acquisition
ViacomCBS, (formerly Paramount)
New York, NY
07.2013 - 07.2021
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for mid-level and executive talent in TV Production and Project Management across various Paramount brands, including Showtime, BET, VH1, MTV, and CBS.
- Utilized social media networks to attract passive candidates.
- Partner with external organizations to increase and build out a wide net, such as career fairs and tailored recruiting events, as well as participating in and speaking on panels, conferences, and related events.
- Developed and executed consultative recruitment and strategic sourcing strategies.
- Collaborated and partnered with hiring managers to create a strategic search strategy and ensure a smooth recruiting process.
- Support internal mobility via ERG participation and creation of employee professional development programs.
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Ketchum, (an Omnicom Co.)
New York, NY
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Aligned recruitment efforts with the strategic direction of the office. Full-cycle recruitment, internal client management.
- Created a pipeline of talent across respective areas within the agency.
- Provided creative and innovative recruiting solutions to sourcing and recruiting for senior-level candidate.
- Coached and counseled NY leadership around Talent Acquisition priorities.
- Drove best practices in recruiting for NY office and network, as well as built out internal capabilities.
- Coached and mentored a TA Manager, TA Coordinator, and Intern.
Sr. Manager (BET/Centric) Networks
Viacom
New York, NY
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Talent Management/Full-cycle recruitment across all levels, from entry to midlevel, and senior management up to VP level.
- Project Management and overall general HR Business Partner guidance across all lines of BET Networks, including Programming, Digital, Finance, Research, etc.
- Instrumental in building out a formal orientation and onboarding process, as well as facilitating day one orientation.
- Partnered with various organizations to ensure a diverse and inclusive pool of qualified applicants were being engaged for all roles across the company.
- Managed the Summer Fellowship program, which placed high-potential college students from universities and colleges across the U.S. The program included a robust schedule with Lunch & Learns with executives across the lines of business, presentations, networking opportunities, and hands-on business experience.
Sr. HR Business Partner/Manager
Alloy Media + Marketing
New York, NY
02.2007 - 07.2009
- Overall HR management support.
- Implemented and managed the maintenance of the first-ever Affirmative Action Plan.
- Facilitated and conducted management training as well as and full-cycle recruiting for a (non-traditional youth and media) marketing firm in NYC.
Education
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
The New School
New York, NY12-2013
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05-1999
Skills
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate pipeline management
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Social Media Recruiting
- Candidate pipeline management
- Diversity and Inclusion
Affiliations
-The Yvonne McCalla Foundation Incorporated (YMF Inc.) aspires to promote awareness about breast cancer
-Support Fundraising efforts, promote and market the organization via social media platforms
-Brainstrom ideas, and initiatives with board along with assist with planning efforts of all events
Additional Relevant Experience:
- Career Coach/ Advisor- 3DHR Consulting, LLC
- Author of "Now What? 12 Strategies To Landing The Career You'll Love, Not Tolerate
- Public Speaker,
- ForbesBLK member
- Wharton Executive Education-"Executive Leadership & Presence Certificate
Organizations & Memberships
- Certified Professional Career Coach Member of (CPCC)
- The "BEAT"- ERG, Former Co-Chair of the Professional Development Committee
- Gyrl Wonder- Mentor
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated- Member
Accomplishments
- Women N-Motion Empowerment - 2023
- Heroines of Excellence - 2019
- NV Magazine- Movers-& Shakers- 2016
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director, Talent Acquisition
Paramount
07.2021 - 08.2024
Sr. Recruiter, Brand Creative-Talent Acquisition
ViacomCBS, (formerly Paramount)
07.2013 - 07.2021
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition
Ketchum, (an Omnicom Co.)
07.2012 - 07.2013
Sr. Manager (BET/Centric) Networks
Viacom
07.2009 - 01.2012
Sr. HR Business Partner/Manager
Alloy Media + Marketing
02.2007 - 07.2009
Master of Science - Human Resources Management
The New School
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
SUNY Stony Brook
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