Michael McDade
Hartwell,Georgia
Summary
Focused Operations Manager successful in contract negotiation and process improvement. Able to remain calm and poised even in high-pressure situations. Adept at leveraging in-depth knowledge of industry trends and shifts to offer valuable insights on opportunities for new growth and expansion. Customer-oriented General Manager with 20+ years of experience focused on increasing production, minimizing downtime and [manage client expectations]. Adaptive and deadline-oriented with capacity to execute and complete multiple projects in high-stress environments. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering mentoring and project resolution directions. Driven leader with 20+ years of experience in business planning and oversight. Expert at coordinating resource activities, creating policies and processes. Outgoing and enthusiastic leader able to manage and motivate various types of employees.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics Designer/Production Assembler
General Motors Co
Doraville, GA
06.1977 - 07.1988
- Completed in-depth product design tests with help of different software, models and design systems.
- Researched trends and projected industry changes to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Completed final touches for projects such as images sizes and font selection.
- Created presentations and videos for use in training and manufacturing quality goals.
- Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout and color in design work.
Business Owner/Operator
PresentationPlus
Atlanta, GA
07.1988 - 06.1990
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Served as primary point-of-contact with suppliers and contractors to achieve inventory expectations.
- Lent business acumen to meet day-to-day strategic objectives.
Multimedia Specialist
Spectrum Data Systems
Atlanta, GA
10.1990 - 06.1995
- Provided clients with print and online advertising solutions for brand awareness, promotional product sales and special events.
- Used InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create design ideas.
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
- Worked with drawings and sketches to design client assets and assigned specialists to multimedia projects.
Senior Graphic Designer
IBM Corporation
Armonk, NY
06.1995 - 03.2005
- Used [Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator to create images and layouts
- Produced hundreds of images for projects for advertising and informational purposes
- Leveraged media and graphic design expertise to develop engaging marketing and promotional materials, including flyers and advertisements to generate new sales revenues and grow customer base
- Determined marketing and design vision with clients for all types of graphic design projects
- Designed new, on-brand visual elements focusing on concept and messaging
- Generated digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing
- Created graphics for educational materials for online training programs
- Worked with clients to gather and define requirements, establish scopes and managing project milestones.
- Designed website layouts, templates and unique branded looks.
Business Area Manager
IBM Corporation
Armonk, NY
06.2005 - 06.2010
- Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company by using mentoring and training
- Generated reports detailing project information and predictions
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business development strategies, systems and procedures
- Facilitated HR operations, which included strategic workforce planning, performance management, staffing and administration of benefits
- Managed global training production teams producing hundreds of online training courses
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision and long-range planning.
Global Manager
IBM Digital Video Services, IBM Corporation
Armonk, NY
06.2010 - 07.2018
- Developed and implemented digital marketing plans incorporating SEO, social media platforms and video campaigns
- Reduced process lags by managing global employees and administering training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity
- Collaborated with sales, service, finance, contractor and logistics departments to influence critical business growth outcomes
- Strengthened product branding initiatives by developing communication campaigns, promotional materials, market intelligence information and databases for global markets to maximize outreach
- Directed strategic support for senior leadership, providing detailed analysis for new business opportunities, while consolidating current business and building relations with customers
- Leveraged industry trends and competitive analyses to improve marketing campaign performance
- Mentored marketing personnel on best practices and protocol to maximize productivity
- Managed internal web-based demand generation campaigns by collaborating with internal channels to ensure brand consistency and best practices
- Aligned activities with corporate objectives by coordinating marketing, sales and IT processes
- Conducted research and development on existing and emerging products to highlight benefits and attract retention
- Liaised with sales, technical services and customer relations personnel to drive on-time, under-budget project completion
- Managed customer digital marketing strategies to meet client goals and objectives
- Led staff and external agencies (contractors) to develop products and promotions, analyze sales and provide creative services
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS Corporation
Hartwell, GA
10.2021 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix - E-Business
2005
Skills
- Lesson plan implementation
- Classroom management
- Group Instruction
- 2D and 3D modeling
- Logo design
- Digital imagery
- Website graphics
- Image manipulation
- PC and Mac platforms
- Visual design
- Digital design
- Illustration
- Graphic design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Project Management
- Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite
- Excellent Communication
- Staff Management
- Policies and procedures
- Strategic planning
- Key Performance Indicators
- Business Development
- Schedule optimization
- Financial Management
- Contract Management
- Business planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Business administration
- Negotiation
- Coaching and mentoring
- Operations management
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
ESS Corporation
10.2021 - Current
Global Manager
IBM Digital Video Services, IBM Corporation
06.2010 - 07.2018
Business Area Manager
IBM Corporation
06.2005 - 06.2010
Senior Graphic Designer
IBM Corporation
06.1995 - 03.2005
Multimedia Specialist
Spectrum Data Systems
10.1990 - 06.1995
Business Owner/Operator
PresentationPlus
07.1988 - 06.1990
Graphics Designer/Production Assembler
General Motors Co
06.1977 - 07.1988
Bachelor of Science -
University of Phoenix - E-Business
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