Richard T. Papa

Twinsburg, Ohio

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Executive Leader

An accomplished leader with a record of leading organizations to optimize profitability and growth by forging key relationships and driving strategic objectives. A servant leader with a good balance of vision, patience, logic, experience, empathy, dedication, and commitment. Committed to leading by example and investing in people and organizations to achieve something greater than themselves. I exude a positive attitude in my daily life and challenge my teams to share that same positivity each and every day. Together, there is nothing that we can’t achieve.

• Strategic Planning

• Performance Management

• Interpersonal Skills

• Customer Relationships

• Operational Excellence

• Product Management

• P&L Responsibility

• Six Sigma Certified

• Project Management

Professional Experience

TripSpark Technologies (Constellation Software Company), Cleveland, OH 2017-2023 People Transportation Technology Company

General Manager – Education Division

Led a team of 22, with 4 direct reports, that were responsible for day-to-day operations for 2 divisions of the company. This included managing an annual budget of $8.5M.

• Drove the strategic acquisition of a hardware and software company from targeting to post- acquisition integration.

• Developed and executed business recovery plan, including mitigation of high-risk customers, growth plans, and customer satisfaction.

• Increased sales bookings by 60% and school division revenue by 15%.

• Led collaborative business recovery plan, yielding an increase in profitability of 13.4% for 2019 and 16.8% in 2020.

CSA Group, Cleveland, OH 2008-2017

Standards, Testing, Inspection and Certification Agency Director of Modernization and Innovation (2010-2016) Led a team of 35, with 5 direct reports, that drove modernization and continuous improvement program, partnering with business unit leaders and regional vice presidents to identify modernization programs in accordance with strategic business plans.

• Served as a solutions consultant to the business and trusted advisor for the executive leadership team.

• Drove the creation of “state of the art” processes and equipment for new evolving technologies.

• Launched laboratory management system (LIMS) that increased productivity, reduced waste, improved communications and resource planning, and increased utilization.

• Managed the planning, design, and execution of $60M of new laboratories.

• Facilitated training classes: Lean Six Sigma, Lean Deployment, 5S, and Situational Leadership. 2

Vice President – U.S. Standards Division (2008-2010) Led a team of 19, with 4 direct reports, that were responsible for day-to-day operations and overall strategic direction of the division. This included managing a $9M annual budget.

• Drove product growth in the areas of standards development, and personnel certification programs.

• Created strategic relationships with governmental agencies such as ANSI, Department of Energy, Consumer Product Safety Commission, and industry trade organizations.

• Developed multi-generational business plans for all product growth areas.

• Launched personnel certification program for CNG, increased divisional revenue by 7.5%. Associated Materials Incorporated, Cleveland, OH 2006-2008 Product Manager, Vinyl Siding & Metal Products

Responsible for product growth and profitability within vinyl and metal siding product lines. Developed and implemented associated business plans. Executed market driven product rationalization and new product development programs focused on growth and market share.

● Achieved $4.8MM incremental sales growth from new siding products.

● Responsible for strategic plans that included the rationalization of multi-branded products to a common platform for increased profitability.

● Saved $4.1MM and eliminated 220 SKUs by rationalizing product offering.

● Company representative on Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) Code and Regulatory board. GE Energy 2001-2006

Harsh Environmental Sensors

Manager of Operations

Managed production for the nuclear power & combustion optimization product lines (P & L). Reported to the plant manager and led 105 people through 4 direct reports. Managed budget of

$110 million.

Results included:

● Exceeded operational sales plan 11%, reaching $29M for ‘05 and exceeded ’06 plan by 10%.

● Led Lean Kaizen event for Oil & Gas systems product line. Increased new tool production per day 50% and reduced customer repairs cycle time 40%.

● Managed largest production output with a 12% reduction in workforce achieving second consecutive year of double digit growth.

● Managed all operational functions of production operations. Ie: Production Forecasting, Purchasing, Operational Planning, Personnel Planning, Shipping.

● Lead Expert for OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) re-certification team. SWAGELOK Companies 1990-2001

A Fluid System Products Company

Product Support Specialist

Managed the ” valve products. Key responsibilities included developing and implementing a business plan for continued market growth, product rationalization and cost reduction programs.

● Developed rationalization plan for all turn products. Increased profitability by 10%,

$1.5MM.

● Project leader for cross-functional rationalization teams.

● Provided technical support for regional distributors for functionality, material specifications & testing and product engineering evaluations.

● Reduced inventory by $250,000 & increased production assembly capacity 20%.

● Led design team for integrated gas systems. Team developed and patented a new seal design & modular gas system that utilized modified existing fluid system components. Other positions held: Technical Service Engineer & Operations Analyst 3

Education & Certifications

• Kent State University, Kent, OH, BS, Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

• TripSpark Technologies:

o Randstad Coaching & Mentoring for Leaders

• CSA Group:

o Ken Blanchard Legendary Service for Managers & Facilitators, o Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership for Facilitators, o Management Development I & II

o Leadership Development I

• General Electric:

o Green Belt Six Sigma certified

o Personnel Relations Leadership Training Problem Solving, Consultanting

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