Paul Timothy Spivey Resume

1. Paul Timothy Spivey
www.linkedin.com/in/ptspivey
1235 Crooksville Rd. ♦ Richmond, KY 40475 ♦ (859) 333-3606 ♦ tim@wealthbridgeconnect.com
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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2. 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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3. Cattle ranching, Horseback Riding, Construction, Computers
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