1. Steven V. Sampson
Telephone: 801-310-4377 ǀ Email: steven.sampson23@gmail.com
RESUME OF PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Open to relocation
CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I am seekingachallengingnewpositionwhereIcan continue tofullyemploymyskillsin process
improvementandproject managementinamanufacturingormedical setting:
 ContinuousImprovementCoordinator
 Lean ProcessImplementationManager
 OperationsManagement
 Lean Training Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS OVERVIEW:
Withoverten yearsof experienceworkingin avarietyof processimprovement positions inprivate sector
and governmentcontractorpositions, Ihave developedandhonedexceptional planning,organizing,
coordinating, implementation,oversight andanalytical skills. Ihave accumulatedsignificantandlengthy
technical workexperienceinprojectmanagementwithinthe Naval NuclearPropulsion Programindustry,
howeverI am adaptive andversatile withinmyprofession. Ipossess knowledge andunderstandingof the
latestcutting-edgeimprovementtechnologiesandprocesses.
Core Competencies:
 BusinessAnalysis
 Data Translation
 Excellent CommunicationSkills
 Customer/ClientSupport
 Total QualityManagement
 ManageStakeholder Expectations
 Training/Facilitation
 Troubleshooting& ProblemSolving
 ValueStream Analysis
 ChangeManagement
 Lean Six Sigma
 Greenbelt / Blackbelt
 KaizenPhilosophy
 5S Methodology
 Project Management
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
 Servedas leadfacilitatoronstreamliningHRhiring processapplyingValue StreamAnalysis,successfully
decreasingthe amountof time fromapplicationtohire by33%.
 Provenresponsible attitude towardbuildingandensuringaculture of safety.
 Processimprovementprojects(addressingcompliance issues,organizationalredesignandstreamlining
processesresults) provided base returnoninvestment(ROI)of approximately20milliondollarsincost
savingsavoidance benefitinthe lastthree-yearperiod.
 Ledthe upgrade andimprovementimplementationof anonsite EmergencyRoom, effectivelyserving
1200 employees,diminishingwaittime forurgentcare situations.
 Overthe course of my career,have trainedover1500 employeesin“LeanBasicTraining”.
 Recipientof BMPCGeneral ManagersAwardand MarigoldSaundersand JohnJ KunzlerScholarships.
 Have performedover200 improvementprojectstodate (currentlyinvolvedwithover25 process
improvementinitiatives),aseparate listingof significantprojectsisavailable uponrequest.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2007 to Present CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENTLEAD FACILITATOR
Bechtel Marine Propulsion,Corp.,IdahoFalls,ID
2006 to 2007 PRODUCT DEVELOPER AND CONSULTANT
Hazard ProtectionSystems, Provo,UT
2004 FOREIGNRESEARCH ASSISTANT (Internship:BrighamYoungUniversity)
Multiple manufacturingbusinessesthroughoutCambodia
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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Overview: Responsible forthe overall projectmanagementmethodologies:establishprojectscope and
criteriathroughresearchanddiscovery, create schedulesandactionplans, anddeterminedependencies
and responsibilitiesof the team.
 CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT: Teamleadon multipleconcurrent incrementalinitiatives andrapid
improvementeventsthataddresssafety,efficiency, productivity andprofitability.
 PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Directand manage majorprojects (multi-yearcampaigns) frombeginning
to end.
 SCOPE AND GOALS: Define the scope,goalsanddeliverablesthatsupportbusinessgoalsin
collaborationwithseniormanagementandotherstakeholders.
 LEADERSHIP: Direct andguide teamon ProcessImprovementinitiatives andprojects. Clearlyand
effectivelyliaise withotherdepartmental leaders.
 CHANGEMANAGEMENT: Responsible formanagingchangesinprocessesandprograms,identifying
potential crises,devisingcontingencyplansandcommunicatingplans.
 COMMUNICATION: Effectivelycommunicate all expectationstouppermanagement,teammembers
and othersina timelyandclearfashion. Abilitytointerface successfullywithlaborrepresentatives.
 FACILITATE: Possessthe abilitytoempower,motivate andmanage humantalent,capitalizingoneach
person’sareaof expertise;througheffectivenetworking,able to collaborate withotherleaders to
solve problemsanddrive business.
 TRAINING / TEACHING: Lead,coach and mentorteams facilitatingnew processinitiatives.
 IMPROVEMENT COMPLIANCE: Significantexposure to ensuringprocessesare alignedwithDOE,DOT,
OSHA,EPA, and the Departmentof Navy regulations.
 HUMAN RESOURCES: Where required,negotiate withotherdepartmentmanagersandprofessional
recruitersforthe acquisitionof requiredpersonnel.
 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION: Identifyand resolve issuesandconflictswithinthe team.
 TIMETABLES: Planand schedule projecttimelinesandmilestonesusingappropriatetools.
 REPORTING: Utilizingindustrysoftware,developandsubmitprogressreports,proposals,
requirements,documentationand presentations.
 ANALYSIS: Responsible forathoroughreview followingprogramcompletionstoassessthe overall
effectiveness andvalue stream. Identify,prepareandsubmitfindingsto managementandteam.
 METHODOLOGY: Highlyskilledandexperiencedwith Six SigmaLean(Greenbelt&Blackbelt), Scrum/
Agile,5Sand Kaizen,2SecondLeanand otherphilosophies.
 COMPUTERS: HighlyskilledwithMicrosoftproducts; CATIA,CADEngineeringGraphicDesignandCNC
operation,alongwith several otherindustrysoftware programsandintegrationtools.
 SUPPLEMENTAL: Departmentof EnergySecurityClearance level “L”.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (MinorinBusiness) 2006
BrighamYoung University,ProvoUtah
Lean Six Sigma certifiedGreenbeltand Trainer
In additiontomyformal educationandextensive onthe jobtraining,Ihave alsocompletednumerous
coursesinseveral areasof interestincludingHealth,Wellnessand Nutrition,Physiology,WorldHistory,
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,Finance,andLiterature.
QUALITY REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE