Chandra Mc Donald
About Chandra Mc Donald
Chandra McDonald is a UX Product Manager with a diverse background in sales engineering and user experience design. With over a decade of experience in media intelligence and investor relations, she has held various roles at companies such as Notified and Nasdaq.
Current Role at Notified
Chandra Mc Donald currently serves as a UX Product Manager at Notified, a position held since 2023. In this role, Mc Donald focuses on enhancing user experience and product design, leveraging a background in both technical sales and user experience. This transition from a sales engineering role to product management highlights a diverse skill set that contributes to the development of effective user-centered products.
Previous Experience at Notified
Prior to the current role, Mc Donald worked at Notified in various capacities. From 2021 to 2022, Mc Donald was a Sales Engineer in the Americas, focusing on media intelligence. Additionally, Mc Donald served as Team Lead for Sales Engineering in Public Relations and Investor Relations from 2022 to 2023. These roles provided extensive experience in sales engineering and client engagement within the media sector.
Career at Nasdaq
Chandra Mc Donald's career includes significant experience at Nasdaq, where Mc Donald worked from 2016 to 2021. Initially, Mc Donald served as a Senior Sales Analyst in Investor Relations for two years, followed by a role as a Product Sales Engineer in Media Intelligence for three years. This experience contributed to a deep understanding of investor relations and media intelligence, enhancing skills in product sales and client management.
Education and Qualifications
Chandra Mc Donald has a solid educational background, having studied Communications at the University of Ottawa, achieving Honours from 2000 to 2003. Prior to this, Mc Donald attended Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, earning a degree in Television Broadcasting from 1998 to 2000. Additionally, Mc Donald completed secondary education at Hillcrest, obtaining the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (O.S.S.D) from 1995 to 1998.
Recognition and Achievements
In 2012, Chandra Mc Donald was recognized as the MediaVantage Salesperson of the Year while working at CNW Group. This accolade reflects exceptional sales performance and underscores Mc Donald's capabilities in account management and client relations. With over a decade of experience in sales roles across various companies, Mc Donald has demonstrated strong skills in building and maintaining client relationships.