Manager Six Sigma

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February 25, 2013

Kenneth J. Sperone

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46814 *********@*****.*** Cell: 260-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ken-

sperone/39/732/787

Shop Manager - Pattern Maker - Model Maker

SME Certified Rapid Prototype Master experienced in SLA, FDM, & SLS

5-axis machining, Castings, Molds, CAD/CAM

Automotive/Truck Interiors, Under Hood Parts, Vac-forming,

Six Sigma Green Belt, Cost Analysis, Time Management

Patternmaker Apprenticeship Certificate, Masters Degree in Management

Solid dependable work history, ITAR Security Clearance

Professional Experience

2000 - Present International Truck and Engine Corporation (Navistar Inc.)

- Fort Wayne, Indiana

Manager, Rapid Prototyping Lab / Pattern Shop, Wood Patternmaker /

Modelmaker

Prior to 2000: Standard Pattern Company Inc. - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Wood Patternmaker / Modelmaker

Allen Pattern Works - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Apprentice Wood Patternmaker

Education

M.S. in Management, Indiana Institute of Technology - Fort Wayne, Indiana

(2003)

B.S. Management, Indiana Wesleyan University - Fort Wayne, Indiana (2001)

Professional Development

Laser Safety Officer Trained, Laser Institute of America (2010)

Certified RP Master, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (2004)

Certified Green Belt, Six Sigma Initiative Program (1999)

Wood Patternmaking Apprenticeship Certificate (1980)

SME Contributions

Guest Speaker, SME Convention - Minneapolis, Minnesota (2011

Bright Minds Mentor, SME Convention - Orlando, Florida (2008)

Bright Minds Mentor, SME Convention - Detroit, Michigan (2007)

Ask the Experts Panelist, SME Convention - Dearborn, Michigan (2005)

Ask the Experts Panelist, SME Convention - St. Charles, Illinois (2006)

Designated SME RTAM Master (2004)

References Available Upon Request