Robert (Bob) Powell
About Robert (Bob) Powell
Robert (Bob) Powell is a Project Manager with extensive experience in marketing procurement and operations. He has worked at various organizations, including Thomson Reuters and EXHIBITMAX, and has a background in Six Sigma methodologies.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Robert Powell has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he has focused on enhancing project management processes and improving operational efficiency. His responsibilities include surveying various Marketing business units to identify challenges in procurement, financial tracking, and budget management. Powell has consolidated these findings to support senior leadership in reorganizing the marketing operations support team.
Education and Expertise
Robert Powell studied at the University of Minnesota, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career. He furthered his expertise by completing a Six Sigma Green Belt certification through SixSigmaOnline in 2008. This training has equipped him with skills in process improvement and operational efficiency, which he applies in his project management roles.
Background
Robert Powell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He began his career at Mackenzie Marketing as an Account and Project Manager from 1998 to 2003. He then transitioned to American Dental Partners as an Operations Manager from 2004 to 2008. Following this, he worked at EXHIBITMAX - Trade Show Exhibits in several capacities, including Sr. Project and Operations Manager from 2008 to 2014 and Account Executive from 2014 to 2020.
Achievements
During his career, Robert Powell led the development of a bot program that automated data transfer and entry into the Ariba AP platform, significantly reducing manual entry and oversight by 80%. This initiative resulted in savings equivalent to 0.5 full-time employee. Additionally, he developed a Microsoft Teams site for Marketing Procurement, which streamlined communications and created a resource library to facilitate information access and community idea exchange.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Robert Powell has demonstrated a commitment to professional development. His Six Sigma Green Belt certification reflects his dedication to understanding and implementing process improvement methodologies. This knowledge has been instrumental in his roles, enabling him to partner with senior management to create and implement marketing procurement policies that align with organizational standards.