ANDREW G. MACDONALD
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Denver, CO 80210
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PROFILE
A diversified professional, highly motivated with a strong technology solution sales acumen and corporate account and project management with an extensive background in commercial and telecom corporate real estate environments,. His interpersonal skill set and technical background has facilitated continued business relationships and assignments within the Advanced Technology and Corporate Real Estate Industry’s.
SKILLS PORTFOLIO
Software Sales and Real Estate Services ● Business Process Consulting ● Corporate Account Management ● Specialized and Technical Space and Site Acquisition Services ● Program and Project Management ● Vendor and Service Provider Management ● Business Development ● Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM, GIS, Yardi and DataNet’s IWMS applications
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
A unique blend of real estate and technology sales experience, combined with direct competition in real estate sourcing within the telecom marketplace, won over DataNet, Inc. Recruited to build genuine rapport with prospects, partners, customers and articulate qualitative solutions, consulting with clients to identify IWMS software needs and outsourced real estate service requirements. Responsible for taking ownership of projects and identifying, interviewing and selection of contractor talent, program and project management of client services, vendor management, accounts receivables, and contract negotiations. Generated 70% revenue growth year over year since 2004. Cultivated and managed key accounts such as; Level 3, Xcel Energy, ACS, XO Communications, Equis Corporation and Grubb and Ellis
While at SiteLink International, developed real state service assignments and portfolio management assignments representing several leading Fortune 2000 Advanced Technology and Telecommunication Companies. Procured a Building Rights’ of Entry assignment for a CLEC consisting of 300 Commercial Office Properties in multiple markets hired and managed the contracted local real estate contractors in those markets and overall Program and local Project Management. Secured a real estate requirement for a 55,000 square foot Cyber Center for a LEC. Provided market research studies, real estate analysis and marketing services for a public company’s decommissioning and consolidation of a portfolio of Data and Telco Hotels. Clients consisted of Qwest Communications, Progress Energy, UUNET, Touch America, MCI, American Electric Power (AEP), Verado, and Sprint PCS.
Directed the regional site acquisition team of real estate specialists for securing commercial building access for wireless and fiber hub sites and remote customer locations in support of regional sales for United Online International, preceded by Telegent Communications. Negotiated License and Master Service Agreements with REIT’S, Utilities, Municipalities and third party property management firms.
Successfully negotiated over $30,000,000.00 in real estate transactions for Oxford Realty and prior to that with Sevo-Miller Corporation. Provided Services to myriad of company’s that included; MDC Corporation, North American Title Company, CompUSA, Outback Steakhouse, Texaco National Franchise Group, Taco Cabana, Cumberland Allegiance, and US Homes.
CAREER EXPERIENCE
DataNet, Inc. Business Development Manager- Western Region
Denver, CO 2003- Current
Responsible for strategic software solution sales and real estate sourcing into major corporate accounts. Management of complex sale cycles for lifecycle project and software systems to manage corporate real estate portfolios and related corporate services in telecom, cable, utility, and partnering with third real estate service providers.
Expedite Systems Account Manager
Boulder, CO 2002
Responsible for procuring corporate accounts for Fortune 2000 companies. Global leader in broadcast email, voice, fax distribution and IVR technology solutions.
SiteLink International Business Development/Real Estate Manager
Denver, CO 2001-2002
SiteLink provides corporate real estate outsourcing solutions for advanced technology companies worldwide. Directed business development to procure site acquisition, consulting, and project management programs for clients in telecom, utility, cable, and advanced technology companies.
Telegent Communications Sr. Real Estate Manager
Denver, CO 2000-2001
Former Fixed Wireless data and voice provider that became insolvent in 2001. Managed a team of telecom real estate specialists and overall site acquisition management functions in securing Telecommunications Licenses and Building Access Agreements throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Conducted site walks with network engineers and property representatives.
Oxford Realty Broker Associate/VP
Denver, CO 1992-1999
A boutique real estate firm that provided Tenant and Buyer Representation services. Concentration was focused on retail, office, and land development. Personally involved with transactions totaling over $30,000,000.00.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS AND AFILIATIONS
University of Wyoming, Laramie 1982-1987
BS, Geology
Colorado Real Estate Broker License
Jones Real Estate College 1992
US West Boot Camp 1999
Maximizing Sales Effectiveness 2002
CoreNet Global Member 2005-2007