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Curtis Paul

Colorado Springs

Summary

Avid Disc Golf enthusiast and tournament management professional prepared to excel in event coordination, execution and support. Proven track record in organizing and hosting successful PDGA sanctioned tournaments in the Northern California and Southern Colorado regions. Strong skills in strategic planning, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and adapting to changing needs. Reliable and effective communicator with focus on optimizing participant experience, event rule enforcement and operational efficiency.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner, Team Manager & Tournament Director

Top Shelf Disc Supply, LLC
09.2018 - Current
  • Team Manager of Team Top Shelf sponsored players
  • Tournament Director hosting PDGA sanctioned events in Northern California and Southern Colorado
  • Train co-tournament directors how to use PDGA Tournament Manager for events
  • Promote awareness of the sport by volunteering time with local non-profit organizations and hosting disc sports clinics for youth
  • Work with local clubs by partnering on local tournaments and events
  • Host charity, non-profit events to support local communities


Operations Specialist

Specialty Program Group, LLC
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead operational analysis, process improvement and process optimization.
  • Organize, plan value stream mapping events to capture process flow improvements opportunities.
  • Develop analysis tools to capture process costs, maturity, opportunities for expense reduction and increased productivity.
  • Support enterprise re-engineering projects developing process strategies and future models to improve business performance.
  • Maintain project plan and roadmaps for assigned process redesign milestone meeting deliverable dates.



Vice President of Operations

Paul Hanson Partners a Division of SPG, LLC
01.2013 - 07.2019
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Identified areas of strength and weakness to implement company policies, standards, changes in operation and systems that optimized productivity and bottom line results.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Managed vendor partner relationships related to operational processes that supported the business unit.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
  • Managed in-office teams and offshore processing teams to ensure seamless collaboration for optimal business outcomes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Justin-Siena High School
Napa, CA

Business Administration And Management

Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA
05-2013

Skills

  • Clear and effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Versatility
  • Strategic planning and coordination
  • Project and time management
  • Lean Thinking
  • Process documentation
  • Computer proficiency including: Microsoft Office products, Adobe, Mac OS, Windows XP, PDGA Tournament Manager and Disc Golf Scene

Accomplishments

  • Eagle Scout, BSA, 2008
  • Disc Golf Representative, Board of Directors, Skyline Wilderness Park, Napa, CA, 2013-2016
  • Certified Official, Professional Disc Golf Association, Since 2019
  • Ambassador Team, Innova Champion Discs, Since 2023

Certification

  • Lean Practitioner Certification, 2024 - Present
  • PDGA Certified Official, 2019 - Present
  • Eagle Scout, 2018 - Present

Timeline

Operations Specialist

Specialty Program Group, LLC
02.2024 - Current

Owner, Team Manager & Tournament Director

Top Shelf Disc Supply, LLC
09.2018 - Current

Vice President of Operations

Paul Hanson Partners a Division of SPG, LLC
01.2013 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

Justin-Siena High School

Business Administration And Management

Humboldt State University

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