David McDonagh

Sales Professional

Greater Detroit Area

Current
  • Faculty - Business Management at University of Phoenix/Axia College
  • Corporate Business Development Officer/Senior VP at Aquadrop Holdings
  • Sales at Strategic Growth Associates Inc
  • Senior Advisor at Carriage Hil Partners LLC
Past
  • Senior Shareholder/Vice President Sales at Motion Control Components, Inc
  • Various Positions in Business at Various Organizations
Education
  • Inner Metrix/RAC
  • Resource Associates Corp
  • Resource Associates Corporation
  • University of Toledo College of Law
  • University of Toledo
  • Bowling Green State University
  • University of Toledo
  • Owens College
Connections
182 connections
Industry
Nanotechnology
Websites

David McDonagh’s Summary

• Accomplished executive with demonstrated results in growing Businesses in public & private entrepreneurial and turnaround environments. • Over 25 Years of Dynamic Business Leadership with Track Record of Multiple Consecutive Years of Guiding Operations to double digit growth and greater Efficiency • Strong Technical Orientation that is Bottom-line focused for New Business Development • General Management, Sales, Marketing, Business Development & Engineering Management Experience • MBA in Marketing and Finance, Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering Technology & Finance • Public Speaker • Active member of community as volunteer and mentor • Multilingual (English, Spanish, and some Japanese)

David McDonagh’s Specialties:

Market and sales development in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Africa, Europe and Asia
Pursuing M&A opportunities and additional geographic expansion in Pac Rim and Middle East
Leadership role in directly communicating with customer, banking and supplier counsel to negotiate contract terms and conditions and resolve contract issues.


David McDonagh’s Experience

  • Faculty - Business Management

    University of Phoenix/Axia College

    (Public Company; APOL; Higher Education industry)

    February 2009Present (10 months)

    Part time Professor in areas of Political, Legal and Ethical Environments of Business
    Focus on the legal and regulatory environment of business

  • Corporate Business Development Officer/Senior VP

    Aquadrop Holdings

    (Nanotechnology industry)

    May 2008Present (1 year 7 months)

    Corporate Business Development Officer
    Tasked with market and sales development in the Caribbean, South America, Central America, Africa, Europe and Asia
    Actively pursuing M&A opportunities and additional geographic expansion in Pac Rim and Middle East

    Senior Vice President
    Full P&L responsibility for start up organization
    Board of Directors
    Reported directly to the Board of Directors, company Officer
    Member of the Board of Directors

  • Sales

    Strategic Growth Associates Inc

    (Executive Office industry)

    January 2008Present (1 year 11 months)

    Provide strategic consulting to small and medium businesses during tough financial times.
    Full P&L responsibility
    Actively pursued and closed opportunities throughout North America, Europe and the Pacific Rim
    Working with several organizations to restructure and increase sales in new market directions

  • Senior Advisor

    Carriage Hil Partners LLC

    (Financial Services industry)

    December 2007Present (2 years )

    Work with private companies to provide Capital for growth and shareholder liquidity.

  • Senior Shareholder/Vice President Sales

    Motion Control Components, Inc

    (Industrial Automation industry)

    19912007 (16 years )

    Involved in company's sales. Direct and work with others in preparing sales plans and operations for guidance of management. Approves and signs documents effecting sales transactions. Prepare and review various documents such as contracts, leases, purchases, sales, etc. Acts as agent of the organization in its transactions. Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals and businesses. Advise concerning transactions of business involving Prepare business contacts and administer other legal matters.
    Plan, design, develop, and execute marketing plan for products and service by establishing effective selling strategies in assigned territory and accounts. Provide territory analysis of competition and potential. Provides training, education, and technical assistance to the distributor sales force and customers. Negotiate with outside vendors as appropriate.

  • Various Positions in Business

    Various Organizations

    (Logistics and Supply Chain industry)

    19711990 (19 years )

    Various positions in business. Details upon request.


David McDonagh’s Education

  • Inner Metrix/RAC

    Attribute Index Certifcation 20082008

    Certified to administer and debrief clients the Attribute Index. This instrument has the ability to assess an individual's cognitive structure (i.e. how their mind perceives themselves and the world around them). Unlike any other instrument this has a direct mathematical relationship to accurately measure the core dimensions of how we think and make decisions. This is a tool that helps individuals and organizatoins accurately assess, develop, their talents.

  • Resource Associates Corp

    Facilitation Certification 20082008

    Certified in the application of proven approaches, structure, insights and facilitation techniques to effectively deliver content, learning objectives, and desired process outcomes for both individual and organizational clients.

  • Resource Associates Corporation

    Continuing Education in Strategic Planning 20082008

    Worked on developing the elements of a successful Strategic Thinking process for individuals and for business.

  • University of Toledo College of Law

    JD , Law , 19962000

    Emphasis on Negotiations, International Business Transactions, Contracts, Intellectual Property and E-commerce

  • University of Toledo

    MBA , Marketing/Finance , 19921995

    Graduate Studies included Administration, Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Operations Management, & Information Systems,

  • Bowling Green State University

    Post Graduate Studies , Post graduate studies in Business Organizational Development , 19911992

    Graduate studies in Organizational Behavior included, Diagnosing Organizational Issues, Building a Strategic Organization, Enhancing Individual and Group Effectiveness.

  • University of Toledo

    BS , Engineering Mgmt/Finance Minor , 19851990

    Emphasis on Management of Technical Organizations, with minor in Corporate Finance

  • Owens College

    AS , Elec. Enginering Technology , 19711974

    Course work directed toward Electrical and Electronic Technology


Additional Information

David McDonagh’s Websites:

David McDonagh’s Interests:

Business Sales Planning, Leadership Development, Coaching, Sales Development, Private Equity Financing for Organizations, Legal Consulting. I am interested in using my talents as a highly energized and flexible individual and my ability to effectively handle multiple priorities, tasks and deadlines simultaneously coupled with my education to help grow organization to its fullest potential.

David McDonagh’s Groups:

Resource Associates Corporation, Carriage Hill Partners LLC, American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Society of International Marketing Executives, World Trade Executives, Knights of Columbus,Ann Arbor Chamber of Commerce, Saline Area Chamber of Commerce, Lions International, Catholic Business Leaders St. Francis

  •    Treasury Management Network
  •    Costa Rica Business Group
  •    University of Toledo Alumni
  •    MODICON Alumni Group
  •    University of Toledo MBA Alumni
  •    University of Phoenix Faculty
  •    Relocating to Costa Rica
  •    Costa Rica Communities
  •    Axia College of University of Phoenix Group
  •    Hotel, Resort Hospitality Professionals and owners Latin America and the Caribbean
  •    University of Toledo College of Law
  •    Virgin Islands Watch
  •    Strategic Growth Associates
  •    Virgin Islands Chamber
  •    Expats in Belize
  •    U.S. Virgin Islands Professional Network
  •    Caribbean Hospitality Network & Career jobs
  •    Costa Rica Jobs
  •    Treasury Management: North America

David McDonagh’s Honors:

Founding Member, President Past, President, Board Member of the Epilepsy Center of NW Ohio, Point Place Business Association, Advisor Athena International Project in Washtenaw Count, MLMIA-Japan, and several other International organizations, business advisory councils and community organizations. Married. Vietnam Combat Veteran.


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