Scott McDonald

Scott McDonald has extensive experience in human resources and administrative roles. Scott currently serves as the Director of Human Resources at Race Communications since June 2022. Prior to this, they worked at NICOLAY CONSULTING GROUP, where they held the position of Director of People and Operations (CAO) from April 2010 to June 2022. In this role, they managed a team of 25 and oversaw various departments, including HR, finance, IT, facilities/safety, and executive support. Before that, Scott was the Co-Founder, Owner, HR & Administrative Director of MAK Hospitality - Noeteca Cafe & Wine Bar from November 2008 to December 2015. During their time there, they built a successful wine bar and café and received multiple awards. Additionally, Scott served as the Administrative Service Director at YMCA of San Francisco from July 2007 to January 2010, where they provided strategic planning and management for administrative operations and developed a motivated workforce.

Scott McDonald has a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from San Francisco State University. Scott also holds a Bachelor's degree in Drama/Theatre Arts from California State University, Fresno. In addition to their degrees, Scott has obtained a Teaching Credential in Secondary Education and Teaching from San Francisco State University. Furthermore, they have obtained several certifications, including the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from HRCI in September 2020, the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in March 2019, the Human Resources Management Professional Certification from San Francisco State University in August 2017, and the Human Resources Management Fundamentals Certification from San Francisco State University in December 2016. Scott McDonald is also listed as having a Group Benefits Associate (GBA) certification from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), although specific details regarding the month and year of this certification are not provided.