Kevin McDonald

About Kevin McDonald

As Chief Operating Officer at ClearCourse Consulting, I draw on over three decades of HCM experience in project management, operations, and digital transformation to drive growth, innovation, and organizational resilience. My career began with leading complex projects and technology implementations, where I developed a deep understanding of cross-functional execution and stakeholder alignment. Today, I apply that foundation at the leadership level - launching new service lines, streamlining operations, and advancing scalable solutions across our global team. Whether it’s fostering a high-revenue HCM offering, building secure IT infrastructure from the ground up, or driving SEO and brand visibility, I focus on turning strategy into measurable results. I’m passionate about building future-ready organizations, empowering people, and connecting the dots between innovation and impact

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Clearcourse Consulting

   Feb 2021 — Present

   Developed and executed an integrated SEO strategy to enhance brand visibility and drive web traffic, resulting in a 250% increase in prospective client inquiries through optimized content, targeted audience engagement, and seamless linkage between social media and the company website.• Played a key role in the design and implementation of Salesforce to track sales leads and opportunities, streamlining pipeline management, enhancing visibility across the sales cycle, and improving overall sales performance tracking• Designed and launched a new HCM vendor selection service offering, generating $2.7M in net new revenue within one year and significantly enhancing brand visibility and strategic alignment with key business partners• Spearheaded the implementation of a managed outsourced IT solution, establishing a secure and scalable network infrastructure where none previously existed. Delivered a robust cybersecurity framework that leveraged O365 including M365 and Azure AD in a cloud-based environment to protect client PII and support business scalability• Developed and authored comprehensive IT policies to strengthen organizational compliance, data governance, and risk management practices.• Championed and led the implementation of a charitable giving program, fostering employee engagement and reinforcing corporate social responsibility by enabling contributions to local and national nonprofit organizations• Led the strategic redesign and content expansion of the website, showcasing a broadened service portfolio, thought leadership, and key partnerships - directly contributing to increased brand credibility, client engagement, and revenue growth through SEO score enhancement and sales leads• Developed and implemented a comprehensive Business Continuity Plan, outlining strategies and procedures to ensure uninterrupted operations during and after disruptive incidents recognizing that the workforce is fully remote across North America, the UK, and India

Education

• University of Wyoming

  Bachelor's degree, Education; Minor in Business Administration

  1986 — 1992