ABOUT ME
DARYL McMULLEN
Web Strategist
Don’t pick a path and work at it until you’ve “arrived.” Be a lifelong learner on a path with many detours.
Hello, I’m a Designer/Developer/Project Manager from Irvine, CA. I work with teams of individuals to deliver amazing online experiences through UI/UX design, media distribution and WordPress Development.
I recently founded Outsourced Strategy, and work at PlainJoe Studios as an Account Manager. I spend most of my time working with amazing clients on things like: Digital strategy, WordPress implementation, social media, email marketing, live streaming, media distribution, podcasting, SEO and analytics/reporting.
- : 574.876.5421
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- : http://darylmcmullen.com
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- : http://twitter.com/darylmcmullen
- : 152 Paramount, Irvine, CA 92618
Years Experience
Web Director
Able to develop and champion a web strategy for a team of hard working individuals.
Designer/Developer
Able to deliver design elements with high levels of excellence and develop on pre-built platforms in fast moving environments.
Project Manager
Able to take large, complex projects and ensure their success through good documentation and communication.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Front End Development
Fluent in HTML/CSS, UI/UX and Responsive Design development
Wordpress Development
Installation, theming, implementation and management
Software
Able to use most Adobe CC software along with Microsoft Office Suite and numerous online SaaS platforms
Social Media
Can develop, implement and maintain a social media strategy
Photography
Advanced knowledge of photography, design, image editing/optimization, and simple graphic design for web use
Media Distribution
Able to develop online media distribution strategy for live streaming, on demand video and podcasting
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Leadership
Provide behind-the-scenes leadership with teams of talented individuals through mentoring, modeling and consistency
Strategy
Able to take highly complex processes and develop simple, attainable strategies to reach desired goals
Project Management
Able to take developed strategies and implement with strong project management skills like team communication and detailed documentation
Design Eye
Strong design background leading to an eye for aesthetics, quality layout and good overall design techniques
Excellence
Constantly researching the next trend in web design and development. Obsessive attention to detail with an ability to bring this out in a team setting
Emotional Stability
Consistent and methodical personality with a calm, quiet strength that motivates others
Personality Indicators
Top 5 Strengths from the StrengthsFinder 2.0 Personality Test
Strategic: People who are especially talented in the Strategic theme create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, they can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.
Discipline: People who are especially talented in the Discipline theme enjoy routine and structure. Their world is best described by the order they create.
Deliberative: People who are especially talented in the Deliberative theme are best described by the serious care they take in making decisions or choices. They anticipate the obstacles.
Relator: People who are especially talented in the Relator theme enjoy close relationships with others. They find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal.
Responsibility: People who are especially talented in the Responsibility theme take psychological ownership of what they say they will do. They are committed to stable values such as honesty and loyalty.
Visit StrengthsFinder 2.0 Website
Colors from Insights Discovery Testing
Cool Blue (98%): People with a preference for Cool Blue energy are introverted and have a desire to know and understand the world around them. They prefer written communication in order to maintain clarity and precision, radiating a desire for analysis.
Earth Green (65%): People with a preference for Earth Green energy focus on values and depth in relationships. They want others to be able to rely on them. They prefer democratic relations that value the individual and are personal in style, radiating a desire for understanding.
Fiery Red (58%): People with a preference for Fiery Red energy are extroverted and have high energy. They are action oriented and always in motion. They will approach others in a direct, authoritative manner, radiating a desire for power and control.
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Sunshine Yellow (19%): People with a preference for Sunshine Yellow energy are strongly extroverted, radiant, and friendly. They are usually positive and concerned with good human relations. They will approach others in a persuasive, democratic manner, radiating a desire for sociability.
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MY PROCESS
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Brainstorm
Ideas come from teams of intelligent people sharing, collaborating and pooling their talents.
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Conceptualization
An idea can only be realized when fully conceptualized into working parts.
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Plan
Take you idea and develop a working plan for implementation. Who will do what by when...
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Implementation
Work the plan and make it happen with good documentation and communication.
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Review
Analyze the implementation to ensure it was successful and still helpful for the intended audience.
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Repeat
Don't sit back and focus on what's working. Look forward and repeat the process.
