Albert J. Donaldson

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director of Business Development at Belleair Hideaway

Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States

Overview

Albert is a strategic marketing and business development leader with extensive experience across hospitality, travel, and nonprofit sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Global Strategic Communication from Florida International University. People who have worked with him describe him as creative, professional, collaborative, and detail-oriented.

Outside of work, Albert is passionate about community development and networking within the Tampa Bay area. He leverages his passion for golf, having founded the Golf Away Club, to host mixers and fundraising events, including for The ALS Association, blending his personal interests with community support.

He successfully launched a private golf excursions category by securing a high-value partnership with Celebrity Cruises.

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

They are not always relationship oriented.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Business Development
His current role is Director of Business Development, focused on growing a new brand concept and building meaningful partnerships.
Community Fundraising
He actively organizes and promotes fundraising events, such as the "Sip & Swing" for The ALS Association, through his Golf Away Club.
Golf & Networking
He founded the Golf Away Club, which hosts events and excursions, demonstrating a passion for connecting people through the sport.

Media Appearances

Albert has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Director of Business Development at Belleair Hideaway
9-2024 - 5-2025
Chief Advancement Officer at Frameworks of Tampa Bay
1-2023 - 3-2025
Founder | Managing Director at Golf Away Club
1-2023 - 3-2025
Founder at Golf Away Club
5-2020 - 1-2023
Student at Florida International University

Education

1-2020 - 8-2022
Master's of Science from Florida International University
2004 - 2007
BBA from Florida Atlantic University

More Information

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Exp : 17 Location : Greater Tampa Bay Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Business Development at Belleair Hideaway
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Insights For Selling To Albert J.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Albert J. is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Albert J.

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Albert J. move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Albert J. take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Albert J.

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