Timothy Spivey Resume

Paul Timothy Spivey

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General Management / Operations

Leadership & Staff Development ~ Business Development ~ Continuous Improvement

Summary

Strong technical abilities from 15 years experience in large and small businesses, both R&D and

manufacturing. Greatest strength is leadership ability. Visionary planner, motivating and inspiring

coworkers to exceed expectations. Able to make decisions, manage risk and provide strength of presence

through servant leadership that people will follow.

Secured multi-million dollar cost reductions, successfully launched global products, and drove two

successful start-up companies. Demonstrated ability to successfully analyze an organization's critical

business requirements, identify deficiencies and potential opportunities, and develop innovative cost-

effective solutions. Most rewarding accomplishments have been developing human capital.

Areas of Professional Strength:

Coaching & Development Change Management P&L / Budgetary Decisions

Six Sigma Black Belt Business Analysis Customer Service

Planning & Forecasting Program & Project Management Policy & Procedure Development

Operations Management Technology Assessment Risk Management

Quality Control Continuous Improvement Problem Solving

Selected Achievements

WealthBridge Connect

Co-developed a Leadership Development Initiative and drove implementation state-wide as an

Affinity Partner with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives

Co-developed a proprietary Leadership Development Tool called Leadership KanbanTM based on

the Japanese Kanban pull system of demand developing leadership from the top down

Made significant impacts on several multi-million dollar companies through strategic planning and

leadership development including one of central KY s largest health care providers, one of central

Kentucky s largest contracting companies, and a major automobile parts manufacturing company

Drover Ranch, LLC

Grew a small business with little name recognition, building brand awareness, to a point where

product outsold competition having highest moving product line despite higher price point and

increased revenue by an average of 23% per quarter

Reduced fixed and variable costs by 36% to 52% across product lines enabling company

to compete during economic downturn and maintain margins at lower price points

Lexmark International, Inc.

Championed Six Sigma initiative leading to documented savings of over $3,000,000 across 8

projects and significant reduction in process related fallout

Developed and executed a strategic technical plan which resulted in a savings of over

$10,000,000 annually on a single product line

Scored 20 points higher in company-wide 360 review, as rated by direct employees, than peer

managers and company average

34 Patent Applications filed with U.S. Patent Office, 23 issued to date

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Paul Timothy Spivey

Professional Experience & Scope of Responsibility

WealthBridge Connect, Lexington, KY (Management Consulting Company) 04/10 - Present

Vice President of Business Development

Develop new business opportunities with organizations, businesses, and individuals who

desire to grow personally and professionally.

Create and deliver dynamic and effective training modules focused on all aspects of

Management and Leadership development.

Self Employed, Lexington, KY (Temporary use of skills during career search) 2009 to 2010

Sales / Sales Management HR/Employee Benefits

Identified potential clients, presented detailed business plan to decision makers, implemented

programs with HR and payroll, and serviced clients.

Drover Ranch LLC, Salvisa, KY (Started part-time, grew to full time) 2006 to 2009

Chief Operating Officer

Managed operations for start-up company including supply chain, sourcing, purchasing,

transportation, processing, packaging, delivery, cost control, P&L, planning, forecasting,

accounting, analysis, pricing, and product offerings.

Other duties included marketing, brand development, advertising, promotions, sales and

oversaw customer satisfaction at retail, wholesale, and consumer levels.

Developed a network of business partners expanding production capabilities and enabling

additional market penetration with new product lines.

Lexmark International Inc., Lexington, KY 1996 to 2008

Site Operations Manager (2004 2008)

Managed operations area including Supplies, Quality, Materials, Process Development,

Vendor Relations, and Pilot Operations under multi-million dollar budget for global operations.

Directed strategic focus of product offerings and intellectual property development.

Drove implementation of Six Sigma initiative, led SS projects, trained and mentored Green

Belts

Manufacturing Process Development / Project Manager (1996 2004)

Identified and developed process improvements which enhanced manufacturing capability

while delivering improved function and features to customers.

Effectively directed technical team members, managed multi-million dollar projects, and

coordinated efforts between development and manufacturing organizations.

Education & Certifications

Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering 1996

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

3.7/4.0 GPA

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt 2005

Breakthrough Management Group Inc. (BMGI)

Emphasis on Lean and Kaizen Training

Hobbies & Activities

Habitat for Humanity, Central KY

Teach comprehensive financial planning classes in the community

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Cattle ranching, Horseback Riding, Construction, Computers

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