Robert Saunders
Myrtle Beach,SC
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Research
Searle & Novartis
07.1968 - 10.1996
- Designed and delivered trainings and presentations to institutional staff and supported research program development.
- Established strategic goals for broad-scale research through acquisition of appropriate funding and program support.
- Built institution's research portfolio in accordance with long-term strategic plan.
- Analyzed findings and reports from researchers in program and interpreted for supervisory staff.
Director of Human Resources
Searle & Novartis
- Oversaw and approved offers of employment for salaried and hourly positions to encourage legally compliant hiring process.
- Managed the HR budget with fiscal responsibility, making cost-effective decisions while maintaining quality services for employees.
- Facilitated open communication channels between management and staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Coordinated annual performance review process, providing constructive feedback to employees and aligning team goals with organizational objectives.
Director of Quality Assurance
Searle & Novartis
- Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times and reduced customer complaints.
- Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
- Established and oversaw company-wide Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining compliance with [Area of certification] and enhancing internal outcomes.
- Oversaw regulatory compliance initiatives, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on relevant industry guidelines and requirements.
- Developed and executed successful quality audits for continuous process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Conducted periodic performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback for professional growth.
Construction Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of [Number]-person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Spearheaded continuous improvement initiatives within the organization to identify areas for process enhancement in construction management practices.
Local Board President
Habitat for Humanity
- Maintained accountability for overall organizational performance by proactively addressing concerns or challenges as they arose.
- Guided the development of long-term vision and mission statements to align with organizational values and objectives.
- Promoted organizational growth by identifying and pursuing new partnership opportunities.
- Enhanced board performance by implementing strategic planning and goal-setting processes.
- Advanced community outreach initiatives, raising awareness about the organization''s mission, programs, services offered.
Production Cook
Universal Studios
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily production goals and deadlines.
- Observed food safety, proper cleaning and good hygiene practices to prevent food-borne illnesses.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Prepared ingredients ahead of time to promote efficiency in dish garnishing.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Safely operated all kitchen equipment to avoid job injuries and mishaps.
- Handled portion control activities according to specified instructions provided by chef.
Retail Sales
National Parks Service
- Boosted retail sales by creating engaging visual merchandising displays showcasing featured products or limited-edition collections.
- Tagged and prepared new merchandise for retail sales.
- Informed guests of appropriate products available to increase retail sales.
- Managed inventory of products and tools, ensuring availability for all appointments and retail sales.
President of Home Owners Association
President of Home Owners Association
Research Scientist
Searle & Novartis
07.1968 - 10.1996
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure accuracy and reliability of study results.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to laboratory safety guidelines.
- Increased research collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, leading to more comprehensive findings.
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding [Area of expertise].
- Researched health and disease prevention infrastructures and models and developed, tested, and marketed [Type] pharmaceutical drugs.
Education
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Literature reviews
- Research and analysis
- Equipment monitoring
- Scientific Writing
- Data Analysis
- Research program planning
- Research Planning
Maritalstatus
Married
Ethnicity
White
Age
84
Health
Excellent
Career
27 years in Pharmaceutical Research (Searle & Novartis)
Retired
1997
Postretirementactivities
- 20 years volunteer with Habitat for Humanity as Construction Coordinator, Local Board President, participated In construction in 17 States And 4 foreign countries
- 10 years employed with Universal Studios as Production Cook
- 2 summers in Retail Sales in National Parks Service
- Presidents of Home Owners Associations
- 1 in New Jersey with 120 homes
- 1 in Florida with 21 homes
Employment
Part Time (15 to 20 hours/week) Monday through Friday only
Personal Information
- Positions: Research Scientist, Director of Research, Director of Human Resources, Director of Quality Assurance
- Title: Shelving /Produce Stocker
- Gender: Male
Hobbies and Interests
- Clay animals for sale [over 60 sold]
- Long walks with litter pickup on Market Common sidewalks and trails
Timeline
Director of Human Resources
Searle & Novartis
Director of Quality Assurance
Searle & Novartis
Construction Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity
Local Board President
Habitat for Humanity
Production Cook
Universal Studios
Retail Sales
National Parks Service
President of Home Owners Association
President of Home Owners Association
Director of Research
Searle & Novartis
07.1968 - 10.1996
Research Scientist
Searle & Novartis
07.1968 - 10.1996
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