Mark Macdonald is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various domains including data science, marketing, customer research, and leadership training. His most recent educational experience as a PhD student at the University of San Diego is positioning him to be a cutting-edge researcher in the fields of group relations, communications, wearable technology, and leadership consulting. Mark’s interest in human development is evident through his MBTI® Master Practitioner certificate and his certification as a Practitioner of the Strong Interest Inventory. He's also a certified practitioner of MBTI Step I and Step II Instruments. This showcases his deep understanding of personality dynamics, essential for any leadership and coaching roles. His proficiency in leadership is well-acknowledged, with 99+ endorsements on LinkedIn. He's also highly endorsed for public speaking and training. Mark's skills extend to fundraising, research, management, data analysis, and leadership development. These skills reflect his ability to manage teams, conduct research, analyze data, and foster growth in individuals and organizations. Mark holds several key certifications, including RapidMiner Data Engineering Professional and Machine Learning Professional, demonstrating his strong expertise in data analytics. He's also skilled in iOS development, data visualization. Mark's unique blend of technical and soft skills, paired with his passion for people development, positions him for a range of career opportunities from executive coaching to data analysis roles.

1. Mark Macdonald
45053 Silver Rose St., Temecula CA 92592 | 808.371.5214 | mark.ian.macdonald@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/markmacdonald
Experience
SEPTEMBER 2021 - PRESENT
Founding Team Member & Investment Associate, Levin Capital - Carlsbad, California
● Vetted key investments by creating a thorough quantitative decision analysis and accelerator program
● Servicing small business founders with customer research, data analysis (dashboarding), and coaching
MARCH 2017 - PRESENT
Owner / Executive Coach, 3L Consulting - Temecula, California
● Designing, selling, and delivering custom leadership solutions to individual clients and team
● Advising clients in various industries: tech, construction, retail, nonprofit, and higher education
JULY 2019 - AUGUST 2021
Product Marketing Manager, PeopleGrove - San Francisco, California
● Pioneered the role: developed necessary processes and systems liaising with Product, CS, and L’ship
● Developed a full online product tour, led multiple product launches, and ran a quarterly webinar series
JUNE 2014 - JUNE 2019
Director, Alumni & Career Services, Brigham Young University–Hawaii - Laie, Hawaii
● Led a diverse team of 35, facilitating job placement and career advancement strategies for students
and alumni at the most multicultural university in the United States
● Instigated intentional change: increased students’ use of online job board by 600%; eliminated
redundancy via org redesign; increased international student service from 50 to 1,500+
MARCH 2008 - MAY 2014
Data Analyst & Product Manager, LDS Philanthropies - Provo, Utah & Laie, Hawaii
● Developed a new fundraising CRM and improved reporting systems with Tableau visual dashboards
● Led a cross-unit team, generating an improved org model to address systemic productivity issues
Education
SEPTEMBER 2019 - JUNE 2027
PhD, Leadership Studies, University of San Diego - San Diego, California
SEPTEMBER 2007 - APRIL 2009
MPA, Nonprofit Leadership, BYU Marriott School of Business - Provo, Utah
Certificates
JANUARY 2023 Machine Learning Professional
NOVEMBER 2016 MBTI®
Master Practitioner
Top-Rated Skills
Exceptional group facilitation, public speaking;
Leadership, coaching, data analysis, research