Mac McCabe (PMP) — Practical Project Leadership

About

I’m Mac McCabe — a practical project leader with a builder’s background. “By the fire” is my shorthand for the kind of work I’m known for: clear conversation, calm execution, and steady follow-through when things get complex.

I’ve led delivery, tightened workflows for throughput, and built operating habits that support both teams and clients — with a consistent focus on outcomes, retention, and sustainable growth.

Contact

Mac McCabe, PMP®
Hayden, Idaho (Open to Remote)
(509) 339-6088
[email protected]
bythefire.work

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Experience

Seattle MB, LLC

Program / Project Leadership • 2012–Present

Progressed from junior developer to project leader; helped grow annual revenue from ~$400K to $1.25M+.
Defined right-sized workflows and SOPs to improve throughput, predictability, and client retention.
Led delivery across ~30 concurrent client projects and oversaw pipelines supporting ~$1.25M annual revenue.

Discover the Pass Magazine

Founder / Publisher • 2007–2011

Built a multi-city listing service into a regional digital + print lifestyle magazine.
Coordinated a small team of writers/designers; grew strong local demand before the 2008 financial crisis.

Freelance — Web Design & Development

Web Design / Development • 2004–2012

Delivered early web solutions for small businesses, non-profits, and chambers of commerce across Southern California.
Drove measurable revenue growth for clients; maintained long-term relationships (including a non-profit client active 20+ years later).

Core Skills

Project & Delivery Leadership

Project lifecycle management
Schedule & milestone management
Risk, scope, & dependency management
Stakeholder communication
Capacity / resource planning

Product, UX, & Outcomes

MVP mindset & iterative delivery
User- and conversion-focused decisions
Requirements discovery & backlog refinement
Practical UI/UX: clarity & friction reduction

Technical Fluency

HTML, CSS, PHP, relational databases
WordPress, OctoberCMS, Magento, Shopify
Cloudflare (performance, caching, security)
Applied AI & prompt engineering

Tools & Systems

Jira (workflows, reporting, administration)
Confluence (documentation, SOPs, knowledge management)
GA4, SEO, Search Console

Education & Certifications

College Coursework

100+ credits

Coursework in Accounting, Business, Communication, and related disciplines — applied alongside full-time professional and entrepreneurial work.

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP®)
Google Ads Certification
Google Analytics Certification

Let’s talk

If you’re looking for a delivery leader who keeps teams honest, keeps work moving, and builds systems that hold up under real conditions, I’m happy to connect.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (509) 339-6088

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