Scott McDonald

About Scott McDonald

I\'d like to say I bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world impact. As an Assistant Professor of Business Management, and Director of Executive Education at Nichols College, I teach a wide range of business disciplines—from project and operations management to leadership, marketing, and entrepreneurship—while leading industry partnerships that create meaningful outcomes for students and organizations.My career spans entrepreneurship, academia, and executive leadership. I’ve led teams of 700, managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, and spent over 20 years consulting across retail, finance, marketing, hospitality, aviation, and global cultural attractions, including international entrepreneurship programs in China.In the classroom and beyond, I bring experience to life by developing applied curricula, mentoring future leaders, and helping students and professionals turn strategy into action.Learn deeply. Lead authentically. Succeed intentionally!I don’t just teach business—I help people see what’s possible when experience meets purpose.

Experience

1. Assistant Professor of Management & Director of Executive Education at Nichols College in Dudley, ma

   Nichols College

   Aug 2024 — Present · Dudley, MA, US

   Teaching: Operations Management, Principles of Leading and Managing, and Entrepreneurial Mindset to undergraduates.• Leading: graduate students in Strategic Project Management and AGILE: Principles & Practices.• Developing educational partnerships with local businesses as the Director of Executive Education

Education

• Brooks Institute

  First year certificate of completion, Photography

  1979 — 1980

• Washington State University

  Bachelor of Arts, Communications

  1976 — 1980

• University of Idaho

  Master in Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

  2013 — 2015

Skills

• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Lean Six Sigma
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Department Reorganization
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Start-Ups
• Public Speaking
• Strategic Communications
• Small Business Development
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Advertising
• Peer Mentoring
• New Business Development
• Organizational Leadership
• University Teaching
• Performance Management
• Point of Purchase
• Coaching
• Entrepreneurship
• Crisis Communications
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Leadership Development
• Staff Development
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office