Robert Carr

About Robert Carr

PhysicistInstrumentation and methods of astrophysics. Particular interest in transient objects, planetary observations, and multi-messenger astronomy. Thesis: “Wayne State University’s Dan Zowada Memorial Observatory: Characterization and Pipeline of a 0.5 Meter Robotic Telescope” EducatorDescriptive Astronomy, Descriptive Astronomy Lab. Physical Science, Advanced Astronomy LabGarrett T. Heberlein Teaching Award, 2021 - only Wayne State-wide teaching award for graduate studentsEconometrics, Economics, Operations Research, Macroeconomics of Business Cycles, Business EthicsOn-ground, online and HybridProgram ManagerValue creation• Negotiated $200M value for Sirius satellite radio contract (revenue sharing and subsidies)• Restructured product lines and led creation of $150M product to prepare division for sale.• Choreographed business plan and execution that laid foundation for industry leadershipProfit improvement and cost reduction• $165M annual reductions to product costs through leadership of division process, • $220M turnaround to product-line cash flow through cost, revenue, overhead improvements• Process improvement and transformational initiatives cut work by 50% and incentivized working level idea generation

Experience

1. Associate Professor - Econometrics, Economics

   The University of Arizona Global Campus

   Jun 2010 — Present · Chandler, AZ, US

   Online educator for econometrics, management science/operations research, business cycle economics, international economics, entrepreneurial studies, business strategy, and accounting. Participated as one of five members of AAB/BABA Curriculum Review supporting application for program accreditation.

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy

  BSME Candidate, Mechanical Engineering

  1995 — 2000

• Wayne State University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Astrophysics

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  MSIA/MBA, Business Operations, Finance

  1980 — 1982

• Michigan State University

  B.A., Finance, Economics

  1975 — 1980

Skills

• Pricing Strategy
• New Business Development
• Compensation Planning
• Hybrids
• Professional Staffing
• Supplier Negotiations
• Financial Analysis
• Supplier Management
• Budgeting
• IT Solutions
• IT Management
• Business Planning
• Budget Management
• Hiring/Firing
• Transfer Pricing
• Resource Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Management
• Corporate Finance
• Electric Vehicles
• Consolidation
• Strategy Development
• Margin Enhancement
• Pricing Analysis
• Balanced Scorecard
• Contract Development
• Public Speaking
• Financial Modeling
• International Business
• Sap
• Due Diligence
• Market Research
• Financial Planning
• Six Sigma
• Cost Reduction
• Business Continuity
• Financial Control
• Metrics
• Technical Recruiting