Chris J Gilroy
SF Bay Area Nationwide
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themicrotechs.org
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Summary
Expert Web Developer, Designer and Digital Marketing Specialist in the SF Bay Area. My portfolio can be viewed at https://themicrotechs.org.
I’ve been out of work for some time now, having been self employed and successful until losing most all of my incoming business post-covid. I’m very well qualified in skills and experience, very willing to be flexible with pay, format and scheduling. FT, PT, contract and flat-rate projects. Please email RFPs; can match competitive quotes.
Professional Skills
Sales & Account Management
Team & Project Management
WordPress & Joomla Expert (Since 2007)
UI/UX Front-End Design
E-Commerce Management & Administration
Creative & Graphic Design
Adobe Creative Suite (PS, Il, In, Pr, Ad)
Brand Development, Corporate Identity
Color Theory & ICC Color Management
Digital Marketing (SEO, Content, Campaigns)
ADA & W3C compliance
Email Campaigns, Targeted Marketing
Front-End HTML5, CSS3/LESS, Vue.js
Back-End LAMP/Linux, Apache, MySQL, php
Zoho, Microsoft CRM, SalesForce CRMs
Prepress, Preflight & Offset RIP software
Wide Format Digital Printing
Employment History
The Microtechs LLC | Owner, Developer, Designer, Marketing Consultant
2008 Part-Time, 2011 Full-Time - Present - Fremont, CA
Founded this Web Development, Design, and Digital Marketing agency in 2008.
Achieved 17-21% annual growth, serving over 600 clients, including Pixar and The Oakland Athletics
We provide comprehensive web development services, including custom UI/UX design, interactive PHP applications with MySQLi, and API integrations. Our offerings encompass secure login encryption, content optimization, photo and video editing, and widget/module design. We also manage domain, SSL, and DNS configurations, along with support and training for WordPress, Magento, Drupal, and Joomla.
Identify new business opportunities and strategies, pitch and close, acquire new clients, and retain clients.
Develop and implement comprehensive targeted marketing plans, research, and goal conversion strategies and target audiences.
Graphic Design & Copywriting for Advertisements and Marketing Collateral
Responsible for hundreds of clients to understand their business goals and translate them into effective solutions.
Led/managed >100 teams of Developers, Designers, and Marketing Staff
Biden for President | Senior Designer
2019 - 2020 Contract 1099 - Remote, PA
Contributed significantly to the development and rollout of the brand and style guidelines to staff and volunteers. Worked with Teal and Hoefler & Co. establishing style guidelines and ensuring they were followed and communicated to designers.
Produced content viewed by over 38 million; fostered a coalition of designers to adhere to style guidelines and strategy.
Developed and implemented a marketing strategy communicating the administration's policies and goals to the American public. Created guides to teach techniques and methodologies to volunteers and organizers.
Oakland Athletics | Web Developer
2017 Contract 1099 - Oakland, CA
Developed & Designed the intranet system and solution for the A’s Major League, AAA, AA, and Single-A affiliates.
Developed custom applications for home games with JSON/CSV import and MLB API data integration, tiered access employee directory, and employee bulletins.
Contributed to 50th-anniversary brand style guidebook changes, event marketing, digital ad design strategies, and several key changes to the Oakland Coliseum, including the Shibe Park Tavern and the “Treehouse”.
Bay Bella Publishing | Marketing & Communications Manager
2009 - 2011 Salaried W2 - Oakland, CA
Managed Creative department and IT department. Assisted CEO with business development and growth strategy.
Created a sophisticated advertiser listing system, with self-publishing ads for print And web, automatic billing, and CPC Ads for digital versions.
Development and Project Management of a custom CMS website, and a PDF Magazine flip book. Custom Web Design, Brand & Style Guideline Creation. Designed web version of Magazine with subscription/member system. Set up payment processing for subscription readers and advertising clients.
Developed and implemented a data-driven marketing strategy to grow the reader base and drive magazine sales
for Mocha Bride and Bride Nine editions.
Earthquake Sound | National Sales & Marketing Manager
2004 - 2008 Salaried W2 - Hayward, CA
Managed Marketing Associates, Sales Representatives, and the Graphic Designer.
Responsible for over 200 accounts, handling all management issues, and approving refunds, special pricing, and exceptions.
Directed all marketing collateral, branding, media, and packaging design.
Website design & development for the company in 2005, 2009, and 2015.
Developed and Designed a custom CMS Website with thousands of products, and a self-published dealer and distributor directory. Hosting & DNS configuration. Email Account Setup. CRM Integration. Multi-level pricing.
Aetna US Healthcare | West Regional Graphic Designer
1999 - 2004 Salaried W2 - San Ramon, CA
Directed all marketing efforts & strategies for print/mailing campaigns.
Established myself as a key member of the marketing team, developing creative concepts and designs for campaigns, and ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and messaging.
Produced all Graphic Design for 19 offices in the western region of The United States. Produced visually compelling designs for marketing collateral in print and digital media, including insurance proposals, tradeshow graphics, and promotional materials.
BioGenex Laboratories | Graphic Designer
1999 - 1999 Contract Hourly 1099 - San Ramon, CA
Designed a 48-page company catalog in print, website, and digital CD-ROM format. Responsible for various marketing collateral including brochures and mailers, tradeshow display signage, and print materials, as well as all images, infographics, and media for the company website.
RGB to CMYK Color Correction, Scanning of Biotech Stains. Conversion from slide to digital image.
Education
AA Graphic Design | Las Positas Community College, Livermore (1998)
Associations & Roles
PINC / Visual Media Alliance Board Member, 2007 - 2014
Antioch Charter Academy Volunteer Middle School Teacher, WordPress 101, 2017- 2019
We Got A Voice PAC, dba Everyday American Joe - Owner, Nonprofit Super PAC, 2020 - present.
Bennie J Smith for Senate (KY) Nat. Digital Campaign Manager, 2019-2020
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