i-D Executive Search

Steve McDonald
Chief Talent Scout

Recruiting Experience

i-D Executive Search - Founder (2017-Present) Recruiting the best talent in the business to meet the growing needs of clients. Steve McDonald and his partners focus on matching clients with candidates who have extensive experience in account management, strategy (brand, digital, social), analytics and measurement, creative, project management, digital production, pr and communications, new business, technology and service innovation roles and the senior management to run these types of organizations.

Mcgarrybowen - Recruiting Director (2011-2016) Led and managed all recruiting for integrated account management, brand, digital and social strategy,  analytics, digital production, technology, innovation and project management across all levels, COO to entry level.

i-D Executive Search - Founder (2008-2010) Worked directly with clients on retained searches including Sony Music Entertainment, Amplify Education and Goodman & Company focused on searches for COO, senior and mid-level consultants, marketing strategists and analysts with experience in consulting, strategy, planning, marketing science and research. Contract engagements for Digitas recruiting for positions in Strategy and Analysis and Marketing.

Paladin Staffing - NY Regional Director (2006-2008) Led, managed and recruited for the New York and Boston recruiting practices providing a broad range of temporary and permanent hire candidates for clients with a focus in marketing, communications, creative and advertising.  Main clients included fashion, advertising, financial services, digital, real estate, retail, professional services, CPG, publishing, media and entertainment.

i-D Executive Search - Founder (2000-2008) Created this executive search firm successfully providing mid to senior level candidates for positions in marketing, communications, advertising, and e-commerce business management. Clients included R/GA, Marsh, Putnam Investments, MetLife, Hill Holliday, AOL and J. Walter Thompson.

DLB Associates - Executive Recruiter (1998-2000) Retained executive search firm specializing in mid to senior level client and agency searches across marketing, digital and communications categories for Digitas, Dreyfus, First USA, Sirius Satellite Radio and JP Morgan.

A career change in 1998 from agency account management to executive recruiting was a result of my increasing interest and involvement in the identification and development of talented executives, an important part of my responsibility in senior level positions at leading advertising and marketing companies during my advertising career. Agencies included J. Walter Thompson, Ted Bates, Bozell, Scali McCabe Sloves, Lowe and Partners. Clients included Burger King, Smirnoff, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, Ocean Spray, Chase, Western Union, AT&T, Sony, Perrier, De Beers.

Education

Bentley University, B.S. Management                                                                                                                                              

Adjunct Professor– MK 342 Advertising - From 2004 – 2006, I taught undergraduate juniors and seniors the principles of marketing and creative advertising at Bentley University. Curriculum included case studies, group projects, agency new business pitch, textbook and personal experience. Acted as a student mentor providing resume and interview advise, source for industry networking, internships and career guidance for graduating seniors.