Elizabeth Hagen McGruder

Elizabeth Hagen McGruder has a diverse work experience in the fields of marketing, graphic design, and corporate communications. Elizabeth started their career as a Corporate Communications Co-Op at Winsupply from January 2000 to May 2002. Elizabeth then worked as a Graphic Designer at Aakron Rule from June 2002 to March 2003. After that, they joined Hydro-Air Components as a Marketing Specialist from 2003 to 2005. During the same period, they also worked as a Graphic Designer at The Buffalo News from 2003 to 2007. In 2005, Elizabeth joined Eastman Machine Company as a Marketing Manager and eventually became the VP of European Sales & Marketing in April 2018. In their role, they focused on developing creative and detailed marketing communications to capture the attention of high-level decision-makers in the aerospace and composites industries. Their expertise in accurately responding to and submitting complex tenders led to numerous international bid awards.

Elizabeth Hagen McGruder's education history starts in 1990 when they attended Frankfurt International School until 1993. Elizabeth later attended the University of Dayton from 1998 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Visual Communication Design and German. In 2000, they also studied at SPEAK & WRITE Gesellschaft Für Sprachunterricht - Marburg to further their knowledge of the German language.

In 2010, McGruder pursued their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on International Business at Canisius College. Elizabeth completed this program in 2011. Additionally, McGruder obtained certifications to enhance their skills and knowledge. In 2014, they obtained a certification in Global Business Administration and Trade Expertise from the World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara. In 2015, they received a Sales Systems Approach certification from the Canisius Center for Professional Development.