Frank McDonald

Frank McDonald has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Their most recent position was as VP of Sales at Publicist, which they started in November 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Sales Manager at Hopin from November 2021 to November 2022. Unfortunately, their role at Hopin was eliminated due to layoffs.

Before Hopin, Frank held various roles at Upwork, starting as an Enterprise Account Executive in December 2017 and later transitioning to Sales Manager - Mid Market in October 2019. Frank then became a Senior Enterprise Account Executive in November 2020. Frank also worked as an Account Executive at SThree from May 2016 to December 2017.

Frank has experience in the technology industry as an Account Executive at Salesforce from April 2021 to November 2021. Additionally, Frank worked as a Partner at Gadget Gobbler from 2012 to 2016 and as a Regional Sales Manager and Account Executive at WCRA from 2010 to 2016.

Frank's early career involved working as a Senior Producer at alt. news 26:46, a student-run television program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, from 2007 to 2010. During their time there, the program received numerous Emmys and gained national recognition.

In 2022, Frank also dedicated their time as a Sales Mentor and Volunteer at Strively.org, where they provided sales training to individuals who were previously incarcerated. This initiative aimed to disrupt cycles of inequity.

Overall, Frank McDonald brings a wealth of experience in sales, management, and partnerships across a range of industries, including technology, media, and corporate services.

Frank McDonald obtained a Bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale from 2006 to 2010. In addition, they have obtained several certifications including Mastership in Sales from Winning by Design in March 2022, MEDDPICC from Force Management in January 2021, Driving to Close from JB Sales Training in July 2020, Storytelling from The Second City Training Center in March 2020, and Executive Presence from Sadler Consulting, Inc. in February 2020.