Inspired by global experiences
profileFueled by hard work and passion.
With over three decades of corporate experience as
a C-Level executive, critical areas of business development, product engineering, manufacturing technology, process optimization, enterprise turnarounds and team building were successfully initiated and directed with remarkable results.
01. Strategic
The unique strategies employed by AST are based on nearly 4 decades of accomplished leadership in providing business improvement and enterprise growth. Offering a wide range of carefully curated tools and services customized to suit your organization’s unique needs, AST can plan and facilitate every element of technical business strategic development, implementation, and support.
02. Professional
Contractual Executive Support
A fractional COO is an experienced business professional who is willing to work in a temporary capacity as a consultant at comparable rates to employment. Retaining a former business owner or C-level executive as a consultant engages first-rate talent without all the costs and fringe benefits.
03. dedicated
An executive often has no one to confer with about challenges and problems. An experienced professional, with whom you can speak confidentially, can listen, advise, and assist:
- Focus on vision and goals
- Provide perspective & confidence
- Maintain accountability
- Improve your leadership skills
Consultants
A Team Of Professionals
Dr. Terry Schroeder
Partner
A seasoned professional, adeptly providing strategic leadership, vision and oversight to diverse business operations as a technical consultant.
Nita
Principal
With practical knowledge and experience, Nita diligently plans, develops, coordinates and executes strategies consistent with AST’s mission and purpose.
Terry
Curriculum Vitae
Quality & Systems Program Certifications
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- Six Sigma
- 5S Program
- Asset Resource Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Black Belt
- Kaizen
- ISO 9002
- AS9000
- APICS - CPIM
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Academic Credentials
B.S.M.E. - University of Illinois, Chicago: Mechanical Engineering, Cum Laude
Masters - University of Illinois, Champaign: Metallurgical Engineering
Ph.D. - University of Illinois, Champaign: Materials Science
Business Management - University of Michigan, Dearborn: Executive Program, Ford Motor, Product Planning
APICS/CPIM - University of Indiana, Indianapolis: Executive Program, United Technologies Automotive
Chairman's Executive Council - Duke University, Durham: ITT's Chairman of the Board Selected Executives
Nita
Curriculum Vitae
Career Chronology
Bachelor of Arts, College of Art & Architecture
Book, Thesis & Dissertation Editing
International Fashions Boutique, President
Metal Component Manufacturer, CMO
Website Design & Development; Marketing & SEO Campaigns
Woman-owned Military Parts Supplier, President
Personalized Gifts E-Commerce Business, President
A Deep & Broad Skillset
Applied Knowledge and Expertise
Science & Engineering
Applied scientific findings and principles corporate labs and academia to engineered applications
Product Development
Designed and launched new products to meet customer needs in many diverse industries
Manufacturing Operations
Process improvement reduced costs, enhanced quality & throughput time
Enterprise Resource Planning
Implemented entire ERP systems and successfully installed critical modules
Distribution & Sales
Reorganized Sales & Mfg. Reps and restructured distribution channels for better market coverage
Management Coaching
Coaching selected team members to leverage their strengths and core competencies
Mergers, Acquisitions & Joint Ventures
Invested in international companies to strategically share resources for global market expansion
Strategic Development
Assessed capabilities, resources, market position, and strategic opportunities to execute a pivotal plan
Developing Team Talent
Management and Executive Coaching
Individual coaching that’s solution-focused, systematic, leader-centered, and action-oriented. Personalized coaching includes:
Pre-Coaching
Pre-coaching includes a questionnaire, interview, and psychometric assessment.
Feedback & Development of Action Plan
Reviewing all relevant data with the client and then working with them and their top executive to create a developmental action plan, one which leverages strengths and addresses the executive’s developmental opportunities.
Closure & Evaluation
Finally, the manager, the coach, and HR meet with the executive to evaluate developmental accomplishments against agreed-upon objectives. Although the coaching session’s content should be kept confidential, the developmental action plan and key progress should be constructively discussed.
Get In Touch
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+1 470 526 5069
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info@astutech.us
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Sat: 10am - 2pm
Sun: Closed
