John McDonald

Experience

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  U.S. Soccer Foundation

  Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

  Team manager

  Created an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture. Set clear team goals. Delegated tasks and set deadlines. Oversaw day-to-day operation. Monitored team performance and report on metrics. Motivated team members. Discovered training needs and provided coaching. Listened to team members’ feedback and resolved any issues or conflicts. Recognized high performance and reward accomplishments. Encouraged creativity and risk-taking. Suggested and organized team building activities. Show less

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  LinkBrokers USA

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Broker

  LinkBrokers USA is a US Listed Equities and Equity Options.Researched the financial markets. Consulted investment analysts. Reported to clients' needs. Monitored clients’ investments. Pitched for new clients.

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  Cantor Fitzgerald

  Mar 2012 - Sept 2012

  Equity derivatives broker

  Provided investment advice and recommendations. Monitoring domestic and foreign stock market performance. Purchased new share issues. Interpreted financial reports. Administered and evaluated clients' investment holdings.

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  Provide and Supply Yacht Provisioning

  Nov 2014 - Apr 2015

  Managing Partner

  Provide and Supply is a specialized company offering ultra-high quality food service and galley equipment to the private mega yacht industry. We have the ability to source only the finest product for our most discerning clients and through our shipping access get it to you on time anywhere you may be.

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  Mega Yacht Services

  Oct 2015 - Jul 2019

  Owner

  Developed and executed the company’s business strategies in order to attain goals. Provided strategic advice to the board and Chairperson. Prepared and implemented comprehensive business plans.Plan cost-effective operations and market development activities. Established company policies and legal guidelines. Built long term, trusting relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities. Oversaw the company’s financial performance, investments and other business venturesSupervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance. Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences and provided solutions to ensure company survival and growth. Show less

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  Baltimore Consultants LLC

  Jul 2019 - now

  Director

  Baltimore Consultants LLC is a consultancy group connecting HNWI and Corporations with a wholesale currency exchange group to facilitate conversions with full transparency and less administrative fees globally.Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice to the board and Chairperson so that they will have an accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate achievement by planning cost-effective operations and market development activities. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners and authorities. Oversee the company’s financial performance, investments and other business ventures. Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance. Show less

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  Knowledgesecur LLC

  Jun 2020 - Jan 2023

  Director

  Navigating the mad world of PPE supply and connecting vetted buyers with reliable sellers and title holders of product on a global basis.