Caias Ward
Highly skilled and motivated individual with a unique width and depth of knowledge seeks to use extensive array of skills to transition to new projects. Established track record in UX design, web design, graphic arts, documentation development, project management and data analysis. Excellent skills in multitasking, time management and problem solving.
Technical Skills/Proficiencies
UX Design: Wireframing, Site Mapping, Prototyping, Grid Design, User Survey, Card Sort
Project Management: Vendor Relations, Budgeting, Scope Development, Field Support
Graphic Design: Adobe CS5, Prepress Development, Print/Finishing
Documentation: RFP/FPR, Help Development, Technical Writing, Editing, MS Office/Google Docs
Web Design: HTML Traditional/HTML5, CSS2.1/CSS3, JS Core, jQuery, MVC Framework
Data Analysis: Gathering, Data Cleaning, Presentation, Usability Studies and Testing
Experience (Relevant)
Scrier Funds, LLLP
August 2009 – Present
Union, NJ
UX Design/Developer for business incubator and private equity firm
Projects:
- Abraham Clark Regional Economic Development Center
- Riptide Marketing
- SFG Advertising
Skillsets:Project Management, Graphic Design, Documentation, Data Analysis
TaleSpinner Studios
May 1997 – Present
West Orange, NJ
Owner/Lead Writer for design and technical studio focusing on transforming ideas into real concepts and materials
Projects:
- Ajjan for Congress 2004
- Time Magazine Digital Archive
- Theater in the Dark
Skillsets: UX Design, Project Management, Graphic Design, Documentation, Web Design, Data Analysis
Visual Design Corporation
January 1999 – May 2001
West Paterson, NJ
Documentation Lead/Front End Designer for custom software development firm
Projects:
- Bonland HVAC Project Management System
Skillsets: UX Design, Project Management, Documentation, Web Design, Data Analysis
Education
Montclair State University
BA, English
Concentration in Writing
Essex County College
AAS, Technical Studies
In Conjunction with Local 68 IUOE Apprenticeship Program
New Jersey Institute of Technology
BS, Industrial Engineering
Completed 64 Credits before Transfer to Montclair State University
Full resume is available on request.
