1. 170 Daggett Avenue,
Pawtucket, RI
401.787.6125
pcobb8@yahoo.com
Paul R. Cobb
Work Experience
August 2014 – Current Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Providence, RI
Medicare Concierge Support
Deliver superior service to members regarding benefit inquiries, pharmacy orders, and claim information
Perform research on coding and claims to ensure correct benefits paid to customer
Write and deliver standard operating procedures for inbound calls
January 2012 – August 2014 RBS Citizens
Cranston, RI
Lean Change Agent / Project Manager
Delivered a holistic change program using The Five Lenses of Lean: Process Efficiency, Mindsets and Behaviors,
Performance Management, Customer, and Organization & Skills
Met or exceeded project objectives to include improved customer experiences, increased production/cost savings
by 15% or more, enhanced employee morale, quantified manager skill building and reduced inefficiencies in the
process
Increased manager and colleague capabilities in the practical application of Lean by coaching, delivering training
modules, leading management team with tactical and strategic Lean activities on a daily basis
March 2010 – January 2012 CVS
Cumberland, RI
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Obtained CPhT license in 2011 (expired October 2013)
Provided excellent service to external customers via telephone requests, which included, prescription refills, status
requests, and demographics updates
Developed training curriculum and administered to customer service representatives in preparation for the PTCB
exam
September 2005 – April 2009 Citizens Bank
Cranston, RI
Advocate / Assistant Manager
Managed up to 18 full time employees
Developed and maintained new projects to enhance the branch and call center experience including leading
committees, developing and presenting training materials, and participating in focus groups to generate new
projects
Coached agents regarding ACW, AUX, productivity, and hold time
October 2000 – September 2005 Citizens Bank
Warwick, RI
Customer Service Representative / Online Banking Tech
Provided technical support to online banking customers regarding Citizensbank.com website
Rendered escalated support to agents
Assisted in new hire training
Work Education / Training
2012 – 2014 McKinsey Lean
Cranston, RI
Trained and delivered the following Lean skills: Influencing & Role Modeling, Change Story, Learning to See, Lean
Awareness, Waste & Constraints, Value Stream Mapping, Voice of the Customer, Overall Process Efficiency,
Pyramid Story Telling, Model Day, Key Performance Indicator & Performance Hierarchy, Root Cause Problem
2. Solving, Standardized Work, Flexible Man Power Systems, LIFE Skills, Spans of Control, 5S, Coaching & Effective
Feedback, Visual Management, Performance Dialogue, Process Confirmation, Skills Matrix, and Tactical
Implementation Plans
Participated in the following Lean workshops: Understanding the Business Need, Variability Analysis,
Inflexibility/Demand Analysis, M&B Diagnostic, Future State Value Stream Mapping, Just In Time/ECRSS Analysis,
and KPI Tree & Performance Review Structure
Additional Trainings and/or Workshops: Green Belt, Language Training, The Writer’s Workshop, and Winning
Over Senior Executives: The McKinsey Approach to Communications
References available upon request