BradMcGonigle
Passionate designer/developer with 5 years corporate and freelance experience. Strong team player with a keen eye for clean, effective design. Skilled in web usability, web standards, typography, print production and creating effective user experiences.
§WorkExperience
Online Producer — Scuba Diving Magazine
Feburary 2009 — Present
Lead content development and deployment for Scuba Diving magazine's website while working with editorial, advertising sales, photo editors and art directors to grow the Scuba Diving brand with over 85,000 global magazine subscribers and 4+ million yearly webpage views.
- Creating high-impact, profitable, and practical editorial content and applications for consumers and the Scuba Diving brand.
- Collaborate with top diving brands to develop editorial and advertising programs that connect with online users.
- Create and adapt print magazine content for use on the web while maintaining brand standards.
- Design, develop and build weekly eNewsletters both for editorial and sponsored content.
Baseline Creations LLC — Orlando, Florida
Freelance Graphic Design / Web Development
June 2005 — Present
Established Baseline Creations LLC in 2008 as an extension of ongoing freelance work. Develop strong client relationships while managing multiple clients, their needs and projects simultaneously in addition to leaving best practices when managing a business.
- Convey client's desired business or personal mission through both visual and non-visual communication
- Design identities and print products using industry standard design software
- Design and develop websites according to clients needs while ensuring standards based markup whenever possible
- Communicate best practices to the client and determine how well their needs fit the skills I can provide
Front End Developer / Creative Designer
October 2008 — February 2009
Actively contribute to a small team of developers and designers on various projects for clients ranging from small local companies to international organizations using the latest leading edge technologies and development methods.
- Design interactive experiences based on client's needs and direction
- Work directly with the client and/or agency to fulfill the scope of multiple projects simultaneously
- Manage project evolution from design to production for various projects ranging from web sites to social media applications
- Develop and implement industry-leading technologies and practices relating to web sites and web applications
- Work independently on projects and make adjustments to design and development as needed during the project lifespan
Graphic Design Specialist
April 2006 — October 2008
Engage in all aspects of the creative process from project development to final execution. Work on a variety of projects ranging from print, identity, web and interactive being one of only two creative talents serving the entire company.
- Design printed company collateral including newletters, brochures, promotional material, event signage, training materials, employee handbooks, and all guest materials
- Create, develop, and update existing and conceptual brand identity and branding standards
- Develop and maintain web-based content from concept to final implementation including electronic newsletters
- Develop vendor relationships and coordinate the production of print materials on time and budget
- Photograph resort locations and company events for use in all corporate communications
- Present and communicat designs to company executives for review and approval
Walt Disney Travel Company — Celebration, Florida
Product Development Intern
January 2006 — April 2006
Expanded professional etiquette, business relationship skills, and problem solving abilities. Experienced the many different areas in which the Walt Disney Travel Company aids in the creation of guests vacations.
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and creative teams regarding Walt Disney Travel Company collateral and events
- Support the Product Development Team with communication, planning, and project management
- Fulfill reports using confidential data pertaining to air and ground travel contracts
- Review, process, and distribute trade information to the Product Operations Supervisors
The Walt Disney Company — Orlando, Florida
Merchandising Intern
August 2006 — January 2006
Improved communication and problem solving skills through direct guest interaction and adhered to Disney's business objectives and traditions.
- Develop a strong understanding of 'Disney' guest service
- Regularly responsible for closing procedures including large amount cash handling and securing various merchanise stores
- Work with a close team consisting of various managers and cast members
- Experience strong organizational structure and flourished with recommendations and accolades.
§Education
Bachelor of Arts
Graduated in May 2005 with a B.A. in Economics. While concentrated on business, also participated in the certificate program from the state of the art New Media Institute which was the latest addition to the growing technology focus at the university.
§Organizations
- InDesign User Group — Attendee
- Acrobat User Group — Attendee
- BarCamp Orlando — Attendee / Presenter
- Orlando Ruby Users — Attendee
- NAPP — Member
- Orlando AIGA — Attendee
§Skills
Software
Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, TextMate, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps
Programming
HTML, CSS, Javascript, XML, Python, PHP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, JSON, social media APIs
Development Frameworks / Tools
Django, CSS Frameworks, jQuery, Drupal, Wordpress, Expression Engine
Operating Systems
OS X 10.6 or earlier, Windows 7 or earlier, Ubuntu
Dabbling With
Objective-C, Apache, AppleScript, iPhone Development