VINCENT SCHUTT
930 Saint Clair Avenue West, apt. 303
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6C 1C8
Phone: 647-469-6366 Email: vinceschutt@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
Make valuable contributions in the energy field; creating an impact through a leadership role in
Energy and Sustainability. Leverage my abilities as a technical, business, network and
continuous improvement professional adding value as a continuous improvement consultant.
EDUCATION
 2014 – MBA, Management Consulting, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
o Qualified LeaderCore “Role-Model”, Communication, Self-Management and
Adaptability, Problem Solving and Decision-Making, Global and Diversity Mindset
 2011 – Six-Sigma Black Belt, Six Sigma Applications & Training, Buffalo, NY
 2010 – B.S. Nuclear Engineering Technology, Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ
 2006 – Electronics Technician Maintenance School, Honolulu, HI
 2004 – Nuclear Prototype Training Unit, Ballston Spa, NY
 2003 – Nuclear Field “A” School, Nuclear Power School, Charleston, SC
RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2014-Present: Co-founder – Stable Climate Choices, Toronto, Ontario
 Entrepreneurial initiative to bring climate awareness through training workshops
2013-2014: CEO – Overlays LLC, Lockport, NY
 Entrepreneurial initiative to bring data-mapping services to a wider, underserved audience
 2nd place in Student 2 Biz regional competition
 3rd place Henry A. Panasci Technology Entrepreneurship Competition
2013-2014: Intern – New York State Energy Research and Development Authority,
Buffalo, NY
 Launch Economic Development Growth Extension “EDGE” program, improving program
adoption as the primary outreach for NYSERDA’s more than 40 sustainability programs
 Coordinate EDGE program improvements in reporting, communications, and marketing
 Develop metric tracking structure for 6-million dollar program launch
2010-2011: Chemical Technician – ATI Allvac, Lockport, NY
 Lead work standardization projects for industry leading steel manufacturer
 Analyze statistical process charts – make and implement recommendations
2010-2010: Quality Assurance Inspector – Accellent, Orchard Park, NY
 Develop efficiency proposal reducing scrap generation by 50%
 Initiate Quality Control intervention saving at least $13,000 in raw materials alone
 Develop criterion for 1st piece inspections; shifting focus from reactive to preventative quality
2007-2009: Assistant Manager, Store Manager – TT-New York, Williamsville, NY
 Generate rapport with clients in a competitive retail environment, leading to top sales
 Develop talent through peer feedback and situational learning
2002-2007: Electronic Technician Nuclear 2nd class, Submarines – US Navy
 Instruct and certified 31 enlisted and 6 officers on nuclear systems qualifications
 Reactor Operator - Supervised watch team, all engineering equipment, damage control
man-in-charge
 Submarines – Qualified all submarine systems 20% ahead of schedule
 Deduce faulted alarm to 3 components with only manuals, and symptom elaboration
 Evaluate FWPs (formal work packages) eliminating errors, saving millions in work stoppages
VINCENT SCHUTT
930 Saint Clair Avenue West, apt. 303
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M6C 1C8
Phone: 647-469-6366 Email: vinceschutt@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 American Society for Quality, Buffalo Chapter – Board Member
 International Society of Sustainability Professionals – Member
RECENT CONSULTING PROJECT WORK
 Compeer of Greater Buffalo – Provide recommendations to improve economic sustainability
of Shared Profit Artisans (SPA) Program
 Kraftwerks – Led team of 4 in business sustainability project
 Bison Bag – Mentor six sigma candidate on viscosity control project
 Quality Inspection Service Inc. – Mentor six sigma candidate on receivables project
 Unifrax – Provide recommendations to reduce outbound logistics costs
 United Way of Buffalo & Erie County – Lead team of 5 in project to highlight opportunities for
increased adoption of electronic donations
CONTINUING EDUCATION
 “Intl. Conference on Sustainable Development”, Ontario International Development Agency
 “Marketing Segmentation”, Executive Speaker Series with Dr. Cropp
 “Sustainability”, Executive Speaker Series with Deb Gondek
 “Professional Growth”, Executive Speaker Series with Christina Orsi
 “Clean Energy Workforce Education Conference”, Interstate Renewable Energy Council
 “How to Sustain and Grow a Lean Culture”, PEX Network
 “Innovation”, American Society of Quality
 “Leveraging Social Media in Worldwide Sustainability”, Rio+Social Livestream
MENTORSHIP / VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
 National Science Bowl 2010-2013 – Regional Coordinator, Nationals Coordinator
 Six Sigma Applications & Training 2012 – Mentor/Teaching asst.
 Odyssey of the Mind 2012 – Mentor/Coach
 Beam Trek (Science & Engineering Mentorship activity at UB, Canisius) 2012 – 2014
GUEST SPEAKING
 Toronto CanRoots – “Business & Research Tools for Organizers”
 University at Buffalo – “Disciplined Entrepreneurship”
 ASQ Buffalo – “Presenting with Influence”, and Panelist
 University at Buffalo, Canisius College, Ontario International Development Agency –
“Energy Efficiency: Competitive Advantage to Competitive Necessity”
 University at Buffalo – “Life after Death by PowerPoint”
 Daemen College, Canisius College – “When I Grow Up…”
 Canisius College – “Problem Solving, Critical Thinking and Innovation”