Alissa McDonald

Alissa McDonald is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate Trade Planning & Execution Manager at Smithfield Foods, where responsibilities include developing trade plans and facilitating approval processes using analytical tools. Prior to this role, Alissa held various positions at Canon Virginia, Inc., including Account Manager, where strategic customer relationships were fostered, Production Planner, focused on optimizing production resources, and an intern in the Production Control Division. Additional experience includes managing volunteers as an Area Manager at Ferguson Center for the Arts and earlier roles in customer service at On The Border and Crossroads Animal Care Center. Alissa holds an MBA from William & Mary and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Christopher Newport University.