Nicholas Persad
Delray Beach, FL 561-***-**** acqliq@r.postjobfree.com
Over 10 years of experience driving strategic growth and product visibility for leading nonprofit, corporate, media and educational organizations. Highly competitive, passionate, persuasive and articulate, able to achieve results others believed to be impossible. Experienced in front-end development, web design, internet marketing, social media management, graphic design, and public relations.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ILS Technology, Boca Raton, FL 2014 – Present
Front-End Developer
Developed functional and appealing web applications based on usability
Designed and developed using HTML5, CSS3, SASS, Javascript (focused on jQuery) – built on Java framework
Maintained graphic standards and branding throughout the product's interface
Created quality mock-ups, design documents, and prototypes on tight timelines
Vision Forward Marketing, Boca Raton, FL 2004 – Present
Front-End Developer
Front-end design and development. Ensure User Experience, Cross Browser, and Cross Platform Compatibility. Incorporate HTML, CSS, and Javascript to enhance interaction. Hand code semantic HTML and CSS websites.
Built ground up e-Commerce sites
Designed splash pages, web banners, avatars, personalized social media sites
Present e-Learning Systems, Boca Raton, FL 2012 – 2014
UI Designer / Graphic Designer
Web designer for a S.a.a.S(Software As A Service) solution which provides online education and social networking for members of the medical field.
Worked with programmers to develop an experience to allow users to manage and create educational content
Web design and development utilizing HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Wordpress, Joomla, and some JS
Develop in a LAMP based environment while using a MVC(Model View Controller) software design pattern to effectively write and maintain source code
Created the most effective user experience
Designed landing pages, advertising banners, and print advertisements for marketing department
Thoughtwire Media (formerly Webcast 1), Boca Raton, FL 2009 – 2011
Senior SEO / Client Strategist
Consulted with clients to create an overall online marketing plan to reach their goals by utilizing Social media, PPC, and SEO
Managed SEO campaigns for multiple clients in various industries
Created and managed Google AdWords’ accounts for individual clients
Content development and created unique landing pages to increase conversions
Analyzed web analytics reports to increase ROI and lower bounce rate
Keyword research to find high traffic keywords to focus on
Link building
Local SEO optimization
Designed splash pages, web banners, avatars, personalized social media sites
Professional Skills
Throughout my career, I have picked up several skills and expertise through self teachings, school guidance, and learning/growing from my previous employment and clientele.
Tools / Software
Microsoft Visual Studio
Foundation 5
Jira
Confluence
Eclipse IDE
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Dreamweaver
Google Docs
Modernizr
Twitter Bootstrap
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
HTML5/CSS3
JavaScript
PHP/MySQL
Java
Wordpress
Joomla
Drupal
Web Application Design
User Interface Design
Wireframing
A/B Testing
Team Management
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 2008 – 2012
Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering focuses on system and hardware aspects of computing, and includes programming and software engineering. Students learn about logic design, computer design and architecture, microprocessors, design automation, operating systems, software engineering and electronics.
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