Theo W. Black, MBA
Optum
Certified Lean Six Sigma
Master Black Belt
Wayzata, MN 55391
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Summary
I am a Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over twenty five years of statistical quality and process improvement management experience. I offer expertise in both manufacturing and service environments, leading complex cross-organizational quality improvement projects. As a skilled facilitator, I lead enterprise-level improvement projects, engaging key stakeholders and business leaders to work through sometimes contentious issues that ensure quality improvements.[ Back to top ]
My Toastmasters Journey
Brand Ambassador 2011-2012
International Director 2009-2011 for Region 11 - 2010-2011
(Britain and Ireland, Continental Europe, Southern Africa, Middle East and the West Africa Territorial Council)
International Director 2009-2011 for Region 04 - 2009-2010
(Minnesota, Northwestern Ontario, Iowa, Nebraska, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana)
Awarded Presidential Citation, Toastmasters International Convention 2007
Campaign Manager, Toastmasters International Convention 2007
Distinguished District Panel, Toastmasters International Convention 2007
Chartered over 20 Toastmasters Clubs
District Governor 2005-2006
Select Distinguished District
Lt. Governor Education and Training 2004-2005
Excellence in Education and Training
Lt. Governor Marketing 2003-2004
Division Governor 2002-2003
Presidents Distinguished Division
Area Governor 2001-2002
Presidents Distinguished Area
Club President - Up and Optum Toastmasters #1459079 - 2015-2016 Presidents Distinguished Club
Club President - Saturday Morning Live Toastmasters #9196 - 2006-2007
Presidents Distinguished Club
Club President - Crest O' The Hill Toastmasters #981 - 2004-2005
Presidents Distinguished Club
Club President - Remakables Toastmasters #8081 - 2000-2001
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Current Member of two Toastmaster clubs:
Leadership Summit Toastmasters, a leadership seminar club,
Select Distinguished Club 2015-2016
Up and Optum Toastmasters, a corporate club at Optum
Club President - Presidents Distinguished Club 2015-2016
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