Daniel McGarry

Experience

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  Lindenwood Christian Church

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2007

  Lead Teacher/ Director of 3rd - 8th Grade

  Created daily programming for multiple age groups and supervision of approximately 80 youth. This includes tutoring programs, recreational activities, and one on one counseling opportunities. I also, supervised and lead a team of 8 other staff members.

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  Mu Tau Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta

  Aug 2005 - Aug 2007

  Social Chair

  Coordinated and planned all social, charity and fundraising events

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  Good Shepherd United Methodist Church

  Aug 2007 - May 2011

  Director of Students

  Responsible for daily operations of communications, marketing, planning, scheduling and programming for the Youth Ministry. Primarily consists of formulation of events or projects and overseeing all aspects of each project to completion. Includes weekly communication with content-based emails and newsletter articles, as well as individual communication or counseling with families and their children.

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  Cumberland District Disaster Relief

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Coordinator of Volunteers

  In response to the flooding disaster in the Nashville area in May of 2010, the United Methodist Church organized church leaders to aid in helping those in need. I was responsible for the coordination of volunteers for various aid projects. This included direct communication with those affected by the flood, assisting them in their FEMA applications, finding proper avenues for receiving financial aid, and coordinating volunteers which includes organizing out of town teams to offer assistance, provide housing for them and providing them with work assignments. Show less

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  Apple

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Genius

  Apple Certified Macintosh TechnicianApple Certified iOS Technician Apple Certifications on Xserve and Xsan networking hardware.Trained 14 technicians for iOS Technician Certification.Repair and replacement of hardware on all current Apple portable and desktop modelsVoted by my peers to Genius Leadership Team. Served as leader to approx. 30 team members. Daily troubleshooting and resolving of hardware, software, network connectivity and security issues. Detected and helped to patch network security issue for the entire company. Extensive usage of Apple’s Customer Resource Manager. Performed daily data recovery and backup retrieval. Member of Apple Server Team which setup, networked, secured and hosted desktop machines using Apple OSX Server. Daily usage of Apple Wireless Diagnostic, Apple Service Diagnostics and Apple Service Toolkit.Experience with UNIX based access control listsAdept in mobile device security best practices. Provided end-user education on security and performing timely hardware repairs. Emphasis on customer service put me in a position to take the toughest questions and answer them in plain language.Encyclopedic knowledge of Apple desktops, portables, cloud services and iOS devices.Served as trainer for my technician colleagues. Show less

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  The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

  Jan 2013 - May 2017

  Served as Chair of CIO Advisory Committee.Served as College of Nursing representative of Banner User Group.Certified Online Teacher and Mastery of Mobile Learning by OLCProvided instructional design assistance with faculty curriculum involving technology. Created and facilitated online orientation course for all incoming students in learning management system (LMS). Overall enrollment 500+ students. Use of embedded assessment to create reports using Examsoft exam management and analytics.Used Qualtrics Reporting/Research Suite to create, distribute and build individual faculty reportsPlanned and created technical training materials for use in online and face-to-face classroomsCreated “Appy Hour” and “Appytizers” at appyhour.io Appy Hour is a monthly seminar/workshop for instructional design, apps, software, and educational technologies with in-depth tutorial videos. Appytizers are weekly overview videos designed to introduce a topic and inspire the audience to learn more. Led one-on-one sessions for faculty development on a wide range of software and technologies.Used Adobe Captivate for creating instructional modules with responsive design. Responsible for deployment of 180+ iPad minis for educational purposes.Created database for projecting future student course enrollment and faculty workload for Bachelor’s and Doctoral programs. Developed database workflow of potential students data for marketing and communication usesResponsible for all Nursing webpages and Nursing SharePoint.Designed and administered webpages using Content Management System (CMS). Utilized Google Analytics for analyzing traffic and adapting to trends. Tested and deployed new technologies and hardware for business and education needs. Served as photographer and videographer (my passion) for the College of NursingUse of Adobe Creative Cloud Applications particularly Premiere Pro, Prelude, Speedgrade, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Audition, & Captivate. Show less Facilitated network connectivity with a wide variety of hardware, software, and OS, to ensure proper network security adherence. Daily usage of remote access methods with elevated Active Directory privileges using Bomgar, Windows Remote Desktop Connection and Apple Remote Desktop.Setup and configuration of a separate testing room/environment outfitted with all different types of hardware for testing network and software issues. Was commonly called the War Room. Configured VPN services for remote machines. Daily usage of authentication controls inside Active Directory and LDAP support. Daily troubleshooting of TCP/IP networking with 802.1X authentication. Daily troubleshooting of WINS, DNS, and DHCP network connectivity.Installation testing on different types of encryption solutions for possible deployment. Extensive experience in backup and data recovery with desktop computers.participated in high density wireless testing, Troubleshooting and resolving problems using the Split-Half search method. Installing hardware and software solutions, and supporting the entire UTHSC internal computer systems.Responsible for administration and internal support of the Apple and Windows environment, printers, server connections, shared network drives and related equipment. Tasks include end user support, issue troubleshooting, performing computer maintenance, upgrades and configurations while maintaing HIPPA compliance. Show less

  • Social Media Marketing Consultant

    Aug 2016 - May 2017

  • Educational Technology Coordinator

    Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

  • IT Specialist I

    Jan 2013 - Sept 2013
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  901films

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2016

  Videographer and Video Editor

  I work exclusively with non-profits, churches, or schools. I pride myself not only on delivering high-quality video content but also assisting with marketing and distributing your video content online. I will deliver a tactical marketing plan and content strategy that fits your message. When you work with me you get services of an MBA and a creative videographer.

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  SMF The Hip Hop Diagram

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Film Director

  Director of video/film for student production at STREETS Music Factory: The Hip Hop Diagram. Helping approx. 20 students create video content and a student-led music video for the summer. Personally mentoring 3 Film team students.

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  FELLOWSHIP MEMPHIS

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2023

  Creative Director

  Direct ALL creative efforts: web, social media, mobile app, video, print, and all digital content.Evaluate trends, assess new data, & keep up-to-date with the latest marketing techniques.Help shape brand standards and ensure all creative efforts are brand appropriate.Write copy for web, social, email, and other text-based mediums.Oversee photography & media production teams of 10-15Graphic Design using Canva & Adobe PhotoshopVideo editing using Adobe Premiere Pro, Davinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. Photo editing using Adobe Creative Cloud apps Lightroom & Photoshop.Audio/Podcast editing using Adobe Creative Cloud app Audition. 10+ years of website experience with WordPress, Google Analytics suite, Google Adwords, etc. Show less

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  Visible Music College

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2022

  Creative Media Director

  Working directly with Vice President of Marketing on strategy and directionWork with internal team & external agencies on implementing creative & digital media strategiesDirect media efforts in promoting and exemplifying the vision of the collegeOversee the creative media team or 4-5

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  Choose901

  Aug 2023 - now

  Marketing Director

  *Strategic Planning: I work closely with our internal and external partners to develop marketing strategies that align with our business goals. Both long-term planning and short-term execution.*Team Leadership: I lead a talented team of social media coordinators, designers, and content creators. My aim is to foster a culture of innovation and accountability.*Data-Driven Decisions: Analytics are behind everything. I analyze data to understand our user's behavior, market trends, and campaign effectiveness. This helps us make informed decisions to pivot when necessary.*Brand Building: I oversee Choose901's brand presence across all campaigns and channels. Consistency is key, and I make sure our messaging meets our target audience.*Content Strategy: Content is our method of communication, and I make sure we create the right marketing mix. From blog posts to emails and social media, I ensure our content aligns with our brand and engages our audience. *Customer Engagement: Building relationships with our external partners is at the center of what I do. Whether it's through social media, email campaigns, or events, we aim to create memorable experiences.*Budget Management: I manage our marketing budget ensuring we get the most bang for our buck. *Innovation: The marketing and communication landscape is always changing, and I make it a point for us to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's adopting new technologies or exploring untapped channels, we like being creative. Show less

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  City Leadership

  Aug 2023 - now

  I am responsible for researching, proposing, designing, and implementing innovative and strategic solutions to the most challenging problems facing our organization and the communities we serve. This role will drives the development of new ideas, products, and services to help City Leadership adapt to changing market conditions and remain competitive.I also lead media strategy, technology management, and merchandise direction while promoting a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the team. This requires me to be a dynamic individual with a strong background in strategic planning, project management, and outside-the-box thinking. Show less *Strategic Planning: I work closely with our internal and external partners to develop marketing strategies that align with our business goals. Both long-term planning and short-term execution.*Team Leadership: I lead a talented team of social media coordinators, designers, and content creators. My aim is to foster a culture of innovation and accountability.*Data-Driven Decisions: Analytics are behind everything. I analyze data to understand our user's behavior, market trends, and campaign effectiveness. This helps us make informed decisions to pivot when necessary.*Brand Building: I oversee City Leadership's brand presence across all campaigns and channels. Consistency is key, and I make sure our messaging meets our target audience.*Content Strategy: Content is our method of communication, and I make sure we create the right marketing mix. From blog posts to emails and social media, I ensure our content aligns with our brand and engages our audience. *Customer Engagement: Building relationships with our external partners is at the center of what I do. Whether it's through social media, email campaigns, or events, we aim to create memorable experiences.*Budget Management: I manage our marketing budget ensuring we get the most bang for our buck. *Innovation: The marketing and communication landscape is always changing, and I make it a point for us to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's adopting new technologies or exploring untapped channels, we like being creative. Show less

  • Director of Innovation

    Aug 2024 - now

  • Marketing Director

    Aug 2023 - Aug 2024