John McDonald

John McDonald is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in both the automotive industry and writing. Currently serving as a Corporate Trainer and Recruiter at First Team Automotive Group since August 2018, McDonald has a long history as a freelance writer and editor through John D. McDonald, LLC, starting in 1997. With over 25 years in the automotive field, McDonald previously held positions such as Business Development Manager and Special Projects at Phillips Automotive, where strategic enhancements and CRM implementations were a focus. Additional experience includes consulting and seminar speaking with Applied Transportation Concepts, specializing in financial analysis and operations evaluation. McDonald holds a B.A. in English from the University of San Diego.