Chad MacDonald

Chad MacDonald has a diverse work experience spanning across various industries. Chad has held senior leadership positions in the hospitality and senior living industry, serving as a Regional Vice President at Morrison Living, Atria Senior Living, and Enlivant. Chad has demonstrated expertise in operations management, sales, marketing, and budget management.

Prior to their roles in the senior living industry, Chad worked as the National Director of Marketing & New Media at NumbersUSA, where they led various marketing operations and fundraising initiatives.

Before that, they were an independent consultant specializing in TV syndication, sales, research, and development. Chad had also served as the Vice President of Television Sales & Research at Program Partners, managing sales operations and marketing campaigns for TV syndication.

Chad's earlier experience includes working as an Associate Director & Producer at Entertainment Tonight, where they were responsible for directing and producing entertainment news segments. Chad also worked at Paramount Pictures as a Manager in TV Research Sales, Syndication & Cable, providing research analysis and sales support for Paramount, CBS, and Viacom's syndicated and cable products.

Prior to that, they worked at The Walt Disney Studios as a Coordinator in the Media Technology Group, overseeing scheduling and budgeting for A/V technicians and equipment.

Throughout their career, Chad has demonstrated strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and expertise in various aspects of operations, marketing, sales, and research.

Chad MacDonald's education history begins in 1998 when they attended Pikes Peak State College and obtained an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in General Studies. Chad then went on to study at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School from 2000 to 2002 and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations.

Following their undergraduate studies, Chad pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational/Instructional Technology at Pepperdine University from 2001 to 2003. This indicates a shift in their academic focus from business to the field of education.

In terms of additional certifications, Chad obtained a Residential Group Care/Assisted Living Administrator certification from the State of California in September 2018. Chad also holds a Personal Care Home Administrator (PCHA) certification from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks, which they obtained in September 2012.

Looking ahead, Chad is currently pursuing studies in Finance, General at Cornell University, starting in 2022. The provided information does not specify the degree name or if they have completed the program. Additionally, prior to their college education, there is a mention of Chad attending PennWest Clarion, but no specific details are given regarding the years attended or the outcome of their studies in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.