Edward Schutter
About Edward Schutter
Edward Schutter serves as the Proposals Team Lead at CentralSquare Technologies, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Central Michigan University and an MBA in Marketing from Clemson University, bringing extensive experience in proposal management and business processes across various sectors.
Work at CentralSquare Technologies
Edward Schutter has been serving as the Proposals Team Lead at CentralSquare Technologies since 2019. In this role, he manages the workload of the proposal team and provides personal responses to requests for proposals (RFPs). His responsibilities include leading weekly meetings to coordinate proposal activities and priorities. Schutter also focuses on continuous improvement within the team by applying lessons learned from de-briefs, ensuring that the proposal process evolves and meets organizational goals.
Education and Expertise
Edward Schutter holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Central Michigan University, where he studied from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from Clemson University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in managing proposals and understanding business processes across various sectors.
Background
Before his current role, Edward Schutter worked as a Proposal Manager at CentralSquare Technologies from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a position at Gentex Corporation as a Quality Control professional from 2011 to 2014, and a role in Marketing and Sales at Proterra Inc from 2015 to 2016. Schutter's diverse work history spans both manufacturing and public sector environments, providing him with a broad understanding of business processes.
Achievements
In his role as Proposals Team Lead, Edward Schutter specializes in developing and leading a team of proposal managers focused on responding to RFPs in the public sector. He emphasizes measurable proposal improvement and team support, which contributes to the overall effectiveness of proposal submissions. His leadership in coordinating proposal activities and priorities has been integral to the success of his team.