Michael MacDonald
Technical / Commercial background. Problem solver & Strategy Execution. Marine / Industrial and Coating Industry SME, AMPP / NACE CIP Level 3 Inspector, AMPP Instructor
- Role
- Instructor at AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
- Location
- Charleston, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael MacDonald
With over 20 years of experience in the coating industry, I have developed a unique combination of technical, commercial, and sales skills that enable me to provide value-added coating solutions and support to customers across the Americas. As a former Technical Services Manager at PPG Industries, I led a team of 30 elite technical problem solvers who delivered excellence in coating services and customer satisfaction, while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and safety within the organization.I am also a certified AMPP CIP Level 3 Inspector and an AMPP CIP program instructor, demonstrating my expertise and commitment to the highest standards of coating quality and performance. I have received multiple awards and honors for my outstanding contributions to the coating industry, such as the Sales Representative of the Year and the Technical Representative of the Year for the Americas region. My mission is to share my knowledge and passion for coating technology with the next generation of coating professionals and to help them achieve their career goals.
Experience
Instructor
AMPP: Association for Materials Protection and Performance
May 2013 — Present
Education
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Business/Commerce, General
1991 — 1995
Rutgers University–Newark
BS, Marketing
1995 — 2000
Skills
- Coatings
- Business Strategy
- Account Management
- Technical Documentation
- Adhesives
- Management
- Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Pricing
- Sales Management
- Market Development
- Key Account Development
- Leadership
- Contract Negotiation
- Maritime
- B2b
- Logistics
- Materials
- New Business Development
- Key Account Management
- Direct Sales
- Resin
- Insulation
- Paint
- Negotiation
- Sales
- Sales Presentations
- Product Development
- Sales Operations
- Project Planning
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Inspection
- Engineering
- International Sales
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Purchasing
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