Matthew Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Advises C-Suite on relative company performance and strategies for improvement through:Outside-In company research and valuationsBuilding custom Reference Performance Metrics (benchmarks and benchmark ranges) using industry research, data, and subject matter expertise. Then uses these to determine savings ranges from specific operational improvementsCategory Management and procurement transformation, including:Direct sourcing transformations to improve COGS and Gross MarginIndirect sourcing transformations to reduce operating expenses while improving service quality

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Matthew left the federal government in 2021 to pursue his STEM MBA at the Tepper School of Business. While at Tepper, Matthew had the opportunity to hone his skills in finance, accounting, operations, marketing, strategy, organizational behavior, negotiations, data analytics, and entrepreneurship. In the fall on 2022, Matthew had the opportunity to participate in the Strategic Management of the Enterprise capstone program with Kearney. The capstone consisted of working with a cross-functional team of students from across different CMU programs and Kearney consultants to solve real world C-Suite business problems for a F500 company.Matthew also served as a TA for both negotiations and business ethics.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As a Non-commissioned officer in the Illinois Army National Guard, Matthew proudly served his country and community in the military intelligence field. Matthew has served in a variety of leadership positions, notably as both a team and section leader in Illinois' Joint COVID-19 Task Force, where he led medical liaison and supply chain missions.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

As the Head of Sponsor Relations, Matthew served on the Business Board of Directors for CAR. He led a team of MBAs in developing sponsor relations SOPs, work streams, milestones, and retention strategies. Matthew worked directly with corporate clients and stakeholders to ensure that CAR delivered value on the corporation's investment in the team.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

As an MBA intern with Google's Global Procurement Organization, Matthew worked with internal and external stakeholders from several Google organizations and vendors to develop environmental sustainability procurement processes to ensure that Google's facilities management vendors hire subcontractors that can properly support Google's current and future sustainability goals and initiatives while providing the best economic value to the business.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

As an Associate Program Manager, Matthew helped develop a Cloud Sales training program for Management Consulting executives. Matthew would also lead group discussions and practical exercises where the executives would practice and refine their cloud sales approaches and pitches under Matthew's guidance and leadership.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Led procurement teams of 3-5 team members from diverse backgrounds and departments in the acquisition of highly specialized equipment, components and systems for high-rise buildings and their operating systems, professional and technical services, and a variety of supplies to support the Public Buildings Service. Presents executive summaries of acquisition strategies, results, and recommendations for procedural improvements to senior executives.

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States

As a sales associate, Matthew gained significant experience working face-to-face with a large volume of customers, identifying their needs and solving customer issues to promote sales, customer retention, and the Macy's brand. Matthew also gained experience running his own department, including branding, sales, and merchandising for the candy department.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Franklin Academic Honors Society