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Ted Goas

Web Developer

Ted Goas

Northern New Jersey

I’m a website designer and developer with nine years experience, covering the creation of all aspects of results-driven websites. I have special expertise in web standards and user experience design. I’m experienced in managing projects and clients. I have strong self development, training, and mentoring skills. I’m currently involved in web projects projecting over 120% improvements in a sixth month period. I have well-developed problem-solving skills and attention to detail. I thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple projects and responsibilities.

My objective is to gain employment in the field of web design, production, and usability. My primary objective is to obtain a management or senior position in the field which uses my skill and experience as a designer, developer, mentor, and project & staff manager.

Experience

  • Web Designer II
    Paramus, NJ
    Jun 2008 - Apr 2009
    CUnet / Nelnet

    I am responsible for data-driven web design. My day to day responsibilities include web and UI design, strategy, analytics, and testing with clients both internal and external.

    Heavy usage of SEO and SEM, graphic design, front end markup (such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript/AJAX). I also have experience in logo design and light programming (such as Cold Fusion and more JavaScript).

  • Senior Web Designer
    Tempe, AZ
    Apr 2007 - May 2008
    Insight

    Upon completion of a Master of Science Degree at UAT, I began working as a web designer and subject matter expert in web design and usability for Insight. I oversee a team of designers and contractors, managing project workflow, branding, functionality, and usability. My responsibilities include evaluating and recommending opportunities for improvement focused on Insight's internet marketing projects, primarily for North America. I work in a cross-functional environment, often being the first point of contact with co-workers outside of the creative department. I am in charge of creating effective, results-driven websites, emails, and other marketing collateral. I frequently presented and quantified web projects and their results to senior management. My problem-solving skills are used on a daily basis.


    * For a complete list of notable accomplishments and quantified project results, please visit www.tedgoas.com/resume.

  • Just Me
    Pompton Lakes, NJ
    Jun 2006 - Present
    Freelance Web Design and SEO

    Evenings and weekends I help individuals and small business create a meaningful online presence. This includes web design & development, strategy, search engine optimization.

Education

  • Master of Science in Technology Management
    Tempe, AZ
    Sep 2005 - May 2007
    UAT

    Graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

    Thesis Topic: American Acceptance of the Open eBook Format as a Standard

    Activities and Societies: Education Assistant, incoming graduate student 'ambassador'

  • Bachelor of Science in Information Tech (Graphics / Multimedia Concentration)
    Poughkeepsie, NY
    Sep 1997 - May 2001
    Marist College

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  • Specialities

    Primary:
    * Web Design
    * Graphic Design
    * Web Standards
    * User Experience Design (UX) and usability
    * Interface Design (UI)
    * HTML and CSS (hand coded or using any editor)
    * Search engine optimization (SEO)
    * JavaScript and AJAX (jQuery, YUI, MooTools, etc.)
    * Website strategy
    * Adobe Photoshop
    * Adobe Dreamweaver
    * Wordpress blog design

    Secondary:
    * PHP
    * XML
    * Copywriting
    * Search Engine Management(SEM)
    * (Online) project management
    * Audio and video editing
    * DHTML

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