Bob McDonald

Current

Project Manager at Mango Bay Internet
Author (Self-employed)
Owner at TOG Solutions (Sole Proprietorship)

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Past

Director of Career Services at TechSkills
Graduate Intern at Cleveland State University
Realtor at Century 21 Beyond 2000 Realty

Administrative Assistant at CB Richard Ellis
Student Assistant, Library, Special Collection at Cleveland State University

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Education

Cleveland State University
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland State University

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Recommended

8 people have recommended Bob

Connections

266 connections

Industry

Information Technology and Services

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Bob McDonald’s Summary

Over my career, I have worn many hats: Project manager, career services guru, trusty assistant, writer, etc. My wide array of experience has allowed me to work in numerous industries and environments, and has led me to Mango Bay Internet, a Cleveland-based IT services firm, to manage their various Web design projects.

Most recently, I had, in collaboration with my colleagues, established a career services program at a Cleveland-area post-secondary school, including development of career workshops, establishment of externship program and devising a process to guide students into job placement. I headed up the collaborative efforts of all Directors of Career Services in sharing best practices by presiding over the monthly conference call and moderating the Career Services e-mail list.

In addition, I have worked to re-establish my home-based business, TOG Solutions, in an effort to provide writing, marketing and transcription services. With my career services experience, I have expanded to include resume writing and other career-development services to individuals.

I also have worked in real estate, both in commercial and residential. Until 2007, I was also a licensed real estate salesperson in the state of Ohio and have strong marketing experience in this regard.

Any people interested in connecting with me for the purposes of learning more of what I have to offer are free to contact me.

Bob McDonald’s Specialties:

Project management, accreditation standards, prospecting, design of marketing materials, Ohio real estate law, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Pagemaker/InDesign, PowerPoint, ACT!, career counseling, mock interviews, resume revision, fiction writing, journalism

Bob McDonald’s Experience

Project Manager

Mango Bay Internet

(Information Technology and Services industry)

January 2008 — Present (7 months)

Since 1996, Mango Bay Internet has created custom Web sites that help companies project positive images, educate and inform their audiences, and sell more. Beyond site design,Mango Bay Internet provides reliable hosting and Internet access, as well as added services like network
installation and configuration, for companies of every type and size.
Author

Self-employed

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

August 2003 — Present (5 years)

E-book DILEMMA, recently completed, and novel FLAGRANT FOUL now available ia lulu.com or through www.flagrantfoul.com. Seeking literary agent representation for this and future book projects.
Owner
TOG Solutions (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; Myself Only; Writing and Editing industry)

April 2003 — Present (5 years 4 months)

Home-based venture specializing in creative and career services, including resumes, mock interviews, one-on-one career coaching and career development workshops.
Director of Career Services

TechSkills

(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2006 — January 2008 (2 years 1 month)

ACCET-Accredited post-secondary school in Independence, Ohio that provides training in IT, health services and professional business skills. Vocational programs include IT Systems Administrator and Health Services Information Specialist.
Graduate Intern

Cleveland State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2005 — December 2005 (5 months)

Created a career transition workshop and standardized presentations for resume writing and networking workshops. Contributed article pertaining to exit interviews on CSU Career Services Web site.
Realtor

Century 21 Beyond 2000 Realty

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Real Estate industry)

April 2004 — July 2005 (1 year 4 months)

Real estate branch based in Parma Heights providing residential real estate services for buyers and sellers.
Administrative Assistant

CB Richard Ellis

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Commercial Real Estate industry)

February 2001 — July 2004 (3 years 6 months)

Contributed to the productivity of top real-estate brokers by creating marketing material, proposals and miscellaneous items. Created and updated content for local office Web page and Intranet site.
Student Assistant, Library, Special Collection

Cleveland State University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

December 1998 — September 1999 (10 months)

Part of a team that worked on putting library items, including images and books, on the Web.

Bob McDonald’s Education

Cleveland State University

M.Ed., Adult Learning and Development, 2003 — 2005
Cuyahoga Community College

Real Estate Pre-License Education 2003 — 2003
Cleveland State University

B.A., History, 1992 — 2002

Completed LeaderQuest Certified Student Leader training - May 1999

Activities and Societies:

The Cauldron, Student Government Association, Computer Science Association

Additional Information

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Bob McDonald’s Interests:

College basketball, reading, crossword puzzles

Bob McDonald’s Groups:

Northern Ohio Information Technology Roundtable (NOITR), Web Association, Learning For Life Program - Boy Scouts of America, National Career Development Association