Stuart McDonald
US Rowing Athlete
Chicago, Illinois USAAbout
Having competed on the US National Rowing team, I have been exposed to the various facets of both university and high-performance sports. While initially working with the University of Chicago to manage their Crew team, I further implemented ideas to aid in growing the US rowing program. I work flawlessly to further sports teams.
Experience
Financial Sales Representative
Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
I passionately built a strong clientele by cultivating effective customer relationships. Using various forms of social media messaging, I utilized consumer insight research to resonate with the target audience, prompting potential clients to ask and understand the company’s mission: helping others.
Regenerative Medicine Technician
Aug 2019 - Mar 2020
Individually worked with 148 patients at The Steadman Clinic, processing human blood into a regenerative biologic to later be reintroduced to the patient. In addition to creating the biologic, I used Access Database to compile large amounts of data in order to quantitatively analyze data, translating complex regenerative benefits.
Athlete
Jun 2018 - Feb 2020
Demanding, professional training sessions: 11 per week at 5AM and 3PM, resulting in substantial growth within the sport.
- Named to stroke seat of the USA Men’s Lightweight 4- boat in Shanghai, China in 2018.
- Named to stroke seat of a Netherlands Lightweight 2- boat, racing throughout Europe and China in the spring of 2019.
Men’s Crew Team Captain
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
- Led the Division III club team to its first state title and first two national titles.
- Oversaw practices, created innovative workout regimens, and acted as an effective coach-rower liaison.
- Created content for multiple flyers aiming to recruit new novice rowers and cultivate diversity within the team.
- Most Valuable Oarsman 2016-18.
Marketing Coordinator
Jun 2016 - Mar 2019
Working under the company’s Marketing Director, I utilized my knowledge of social media marketing, analyzing market data, and developing relationships to develop, implement, and maintain an SEM campaign for Lincoln Park Boat Club. As a result of this advertising campaign, the traffic flow to the company website grew by 165% in one year.
Marketing and Sales Intern
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016
With Sysco, I prepared and coordinated events and meetings, learned the ins and outs of Etail marketing, and developed a deep understanding of Sysco’s consumer goods business. Through hands-on experience and mentoring, I understood markets, competition, and how to react to unanticipated changes. I was inspired by the company’s brand and mission.
External Vice President
Feb 2016 - Dec 2017
- Worked in conjunction with the college to arrange regattas, completing the proper registration and payment for regattas, as well as thoroughly communicating with the university, coaches, rowers, and regatta coordinators to efficiently organize plans.
- worked with Sports Psychologists.
Education
Neuroscience and Psychology
- Bachelors
Sep 2015 - Mar 2019
While studying psychology and neuroscience, I tailored my individual education to determining the trends in behavior and the neural mechanisms which lead to such behavioral changes. In my studies, I focused on the psychology revolving around decision making, social psychology, sports psychology, and much more.