Donald B. Stoakley has received ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt designation from the Certification Board of ASQ. This certification recognizes Stoakley's proficiency and comprehension of Six Sigma principles and practices. Individuals who earn this certification can identify themselves as ASQ SSGB in professional contexts. ASQ Chair Cecilia Kimberlin noted that ASQ certification represents a commitment to quality practices and provides competitive advantage. The Six Sigma Green Belt certification requires three years of relevant work experience and application of tools from the DMAIC model on projects under a Black Belt's supervision. Over 190,000 individuals have become ASQ-certified in various fields since 1968.

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Donald B. Stoakley Receives ASQ-Certified Six Sigma
Green Belt
Milwaukee, Wis., 06/02/2007 — The Certification Board of ASQ is pleased to announce that Donald B.
Stoakley has completed the requirements to be named an ASQ-Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, or ASQ
SSGB.
As such, Donald B. Stoakley has reached a significant level of professional recognition, indicating a
proficiency in and a comprehension of Six Sigma principles and practices. Individuals who earn this
certification are allowed to use “ASQ SSGB” on their business cards and professional correspondence.
“Earning an ASQ certification is more than a great accomplishment - it’s a formal recognition of
professionals that they have demonstrated an understanding of, and a commitment to, quality practices in
their field,” said ASQ Chair Cecilia Kimberlin. “This distinction represents an investment in ones future and
provides a competitive advantage to those who earn ASQ certifications.”
In order to sit for the Six Sigma Green Belt (SSGB) examination, an individual must have three years of work
experience related to the Body of Knowledge. Certified SSGBs apply tools and techniques from the DMAIC
model (define, measure, analyze, improve and control) while working on Six Sigma projects under the
supervision of a Black Belt.
Since 1968, when the first ASQ certification examination was administered, more than 190,000 individuals
have taken the path to reaching their goal of becoming ASQ-certified in their field or profession, including
many of who have attained more than one designation. To learn more about ASQ’s Certified Six Sigma
Green Belt program, visit http://www.asq.org/certification/control/six-sigma-green-belt.
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