Alumni Career Snapshots

Ian MacDonald  

Employer Name  

Rockland Trust Company

Employer  Website

www.rocklandtrust.com

Job Title  

Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Business Banking

Class Year and Major BS Business Administration (Marketing)-1993

Additional education

University of New Hampshire, MBA, 1997

Briefly describe what you do   

I manage consumer and small business marketing for a $3B community bank in eastern Massachusetts.

What other jobs have you had?

I have held marketing and analytical positions at several banks.

What are the key skills, abilities, and personal qualities necessary to succeed in this type of work?  

Prioritization, critical thinking, creativity, financial acumen, flexibility, the ability to express your ideas clearly and persuasively.

What do you enjoy most about your current position?  

I get to wear a lot of hats and I can see my contributions to the success of the company.

Most important/valuable lesson or activity in college that impacted your career  

There are lots of smart people out there (especially at Trinity). If you want to succeed, simply being smart isn't enough. You need to find ways to distinguish yourself.

What advice for someone entering this field?

There's a lot more to marketing than just graphic design and television commercials. Make sure you are well rounded, with some background in finance and some exposure to marketing analysis. Develop your skills in MS Office and be able to talk intelligent

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