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Ted Slater
Senior Web Manager/Developer
For over 25 years, I’ve worked with a variety of new media technologies and platforms, managed teams of developers, enjoyed serving hundreds of clients, and have produced countless compelling and profitable websites.
Experience
Education
Commitment.
Managerial/Editorial Skills Overview
- 7+ years managing the development/maintenance of 100s of websites, and growing relationships with dozens of website owners and ad vendors
- 5+ years overseeing a national online magazine for young adults, managing a $100,000 annual budget
- Experience leading teams of website developers, collaborating with them to write code as necessary to bring new functionality to a variety of websites
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including conversational fluency in Spanish; excellent understanding of APA and AP styles; accurately type 75 WPM
- Experience interacting with clients throughout the United States and internationally to identify and document business and application requirements
Technical Skills Overview
- 25+ years designing, building, and maintaining hundreds of websites, online stores, membership sites, and social networks, working both independently and with teams of developers
- Proficient with a spectrum of technologies and applications (WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento, Joomla, MemberPress, LearnDash, Gravity Forms, PHP, HTML, CSS, XML, RSS, SEO, DNS, MySQL, MailChimp, Klaviyo, InboxFirst, AdSense, AdWords, Analytics, Photoshop, Illustrator, BBEdit, Affinity products, Dreamweaver, Word, Excel, InDesign, Acrobat, Quark, Protools, Final Cut Pro, Premiere, etc.)
- Proficient with both Macintosh and Windows operating systems
Abridged Employment History
Freelance Full-Stack Website Developer (1994-present); Arizona. Most of my projects have come about through recommendations from current and former clients, which is a testimony to the attentiveness I give to my clients and the quality of my work. For the past 10 years I've focused pretty much exclusively on WordPress: custom theme development, responsive ad placement, speed optimizations, functions/shortcodes coding ... whatever it takes to exceed my clients' expectations.
Yippy Inc. / Republican Legion Inc. (June 2019-January 2020); Dallas, Ga. As senior web designer, I was responsible for the functionality/design of the RepublicanLegion.com WooCommerce/WordPress online store, including customizations and integrations with Authorize.net, PayPal, ReAmaze, MailChimp, Klaviyo, InboxFirst, Square, ShipStation, Google Analytics, and Facebook. I also improved the responsive look and feel of the Yippy.com search engine, including the image search engine results pages. I was also responsible for all functionality/design/advertising/newsletters for a variety of news websites, including TheWashingtonSentinel.com, FreedomOutpost.com, and GodfatherPolitics.com.
Romulus Marketing / Klicked Media (May 2012-June 2019); Dallas, Ga. As CTO and senior web designer, I was responsible for every aspect of developing and maintaining over 60 active websites and webstores, from hosting/DNS to theme development to content creation/editing to ad optimization. Over the years, I managed relationships with dozens of website owners and editors, providing training and being available 24/7 to resolve urgent requests. In early 2019, I personally managed the migration of over 150 websites from WP Engine to Flywheel, a feat accomplished over the course of 10 days.
Teen Challenge International, USA (May 2011-April 2012); Ozark, Mo. As IT Manager at the national Teen Challenge office, I maintained the office systems and helped develop the ministry's variety of websites and Magento-based online store.
Crossway Books (October 2010-March 2011); Wheaton, Ill. During my tenure as Digital Marketing Manager, I developed and executed marketing plans for Crossway's digital resources, including eBooks and mobile apps. I was also tasked with leading Crossway's digital product development, including book applications, web content, enhanced digital books and subscription services. I lost my job because of a corporate restructuring and consequential reduction in force.
Focus on the Family (August 2005-September 2010); Colorado Springs, Colo. As editor of Boundless.org and BoundlessLine.org, I was responsible for both the editorial and technical side of the online magazine and blog. This included contracting with dozens of authors to write articles and blog posts adhering to Boundless style and messaging, managing a $100,000 annual budget, editing according to AP style, creating all the artwork (view some samples of images that accompanied daily articles), marking up text with HTML and any relevant scripting, creating contests and surveys, entering articles into our database/CMS, writing and coding a weekly e-newsletter to 30,000 subscribers, writing 600 blog posts, enhancing our sites with new functionality and design, building a mobile-friendly version of the site, facilitating SEO, evaluating visitor statistics, and engaging constituents through social media and personal e-mail. I lost my job because of a reduction in force that resulted from a ministry-wide series of budget cuts.
Fluency/Netdecisions (January 2000-October 2004); Chesapeake, Va. Through two company restructurings, I served as Art Director, Lead UI Developer, and Voice User Interface Developer. Responsibilities included managing corporate internet and intranet websites, defining corporate and product branding (including logos and style guide), assisting with requirements gathering and rapid UI prototyping, designing much of the UI for the primary tool our developers used to create voice applications, creating several marketing videos, designing product brochures, and creating multi-platform CD-ROMs for trade shows. I lost my job because of a corporate restructuring and consequential reduction in force.
Christian Broadcasting Network (1997-2000); Virginia Beach, Va. As an internet and new media front-end developer, I designed and maintained websites (including CBN.com) and multimedia presentations, edited video and audio, and designed miscellaneous print publications (ads, flyers, forms, etc.).
Business International Networks (1996-1997); Virginia Beach, Va. As manager of the Graphical User Interface department, I coordinated the design and development of a technologically progressive international business-related website. Responsibilities included hiring and supervising three employees.
Regent Times (1994-1997); Regent University; Virginia Beach, Va. As alumnus adviser and editor of the graduate university's student newspaper, I performed copy editing and all photo editing, design, and page layout.
Operación Bendición (1993); Bogotá, Colombia. As a volunteer desktop publishing consultant, for seven weeks I assisted the editors of the monthly Spanish-language periodical Desafío better utilize their software and understand contemporary layout design and communication theories.
Education
Master's degree in Intercultural Communication (4.0 GPA)
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Master's degree in Education, emphasis in English as a Second Language (4.0 GPA)
Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA
Bachelor's degree in English, minor in Journalism
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Bachelor's degree in Spanish
Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI
Sample Website Work
I was responsible for every aspect of the following websites (design, development, ad placement, hosting setup, DNS configuration, and so on):
The Gateway PunditVTPost.com
The Scoop
Chemtrails Exposed
ProCoinNews
Pro USA News
Author/Speaker Arlene Pellicane
RAIR Foundation
American Gulag
Apple Eats NYC Food Blog
Author Ashleigh Slater
PolitiCrossing
Ungrind Webzine
Clients have included Deneen Borelli, Dr. Gina Loudon, Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West, actor Kirk Cameron, Christian Broadcasting Network, Patrick Bet-David, Constitution.com, Rick Green, Brian Kolfage, Pamela Geller, John Hawkins, The Gateway Pundit, Duncan Bremer For Congress, Electric Mirror, BizPacReview, Doug Giles, Kevin Jackson, Javier Manjarres, Jeffrey Dunetz, Howard Portnoy, Gary DeMar, Chad Prather, Geneva Bible, author/speaker Arlene Pellicane, Joshua Harris, artist AF Branco, comedian Tommy Blaze, Evan Sayet, Matt Barber, CBN Flying Hospital, Joe Messina, Joe "The Plumber" Wurzelbacher, Boundless Webzine, Matt Walsh, Quin Hillyer, Cynthia Farahat, Jason Mattera, Regent University School of Divinity, Regent University School of Education, South American Missionary Society, Jerry Bowyer, Aaron McCaughan, Brandon Vallorani, Kevin McCullough, Craig James, Bradlee Dean, John Biver, Michele Hickford, Delta 3D open source game engine, Duluth Medical Web Server, Episcopalians United/Anglican Voice, Fluency Voice Technology, Java Business Solutions (OOP.com), National Fatherhood Initiative (Fatherhood.org), New Attitude/New Attitude Band, Olympian Eli Bremer, Orchard Grove Condominium Community, Sovereign Grace Church, The Blythe Daniel Agency, The Reserve at Timberlands, U.S. Representative Mark Goins, actor Joseph C. Phillips, Steven Crowder, Talan Torriero, Mark Hastings, comedian Brad Stine, Angela Graham West, Dennis Michael Lynch, singer Thom Shepherd, blogger Wayne Dupree, Nick Adams, musician Alfonzo Rachel, comedian Victoria Jackson, Drew Berquist, and many others. Additional website project details provided upon request.
References
“Ted is a passionate, committed Web editor who pours himself into his writing and work. Over the years that I’ve worked with Ted I have seen him work tirelessly to understand and master new innovations and Web trends with the determination to provide the best possible user and communication experience for his end users. If your primary goal is the care, feeding and happiness of your customers, you’ll never be sorry to have Ted on your team.”
Greg Hartman
Owner, Livedog Productions, LLC
“An associate from both Regent University and Focus on the Family. Ted shows character and quality work. I wish him the best in his career.”
Joel Vaughan
Chief of Staff, Focus on the Family
“It’s been a privilege to write for Boundless for the past 3 years, and Ted Slater is a big part of the reason why. Ted stands out as a genuinely encouraging editor who honestly cares about writers. (That’s an increasingly scarce commodity in an era when some mags barely even acknowledge their freelancers’ work.) He’s helped me grow in my craft, recognizing and utilizing my individual strengths as a scribe. I don’t know where God will take him next, but I hope I’ll have the opportunity to work with Ted again.”
George Halitzka
Artistic Director at Drama by George
“Ted Slater is an excellent and proven editor with immense experience. My time working with Ted was an absolute pleasure and joy. He improved my work exponentially and was key not only to my personal success as a writer, but also to the success of the magazine. He is an incredibly talented individual with an amazing skill set. Ted deserves my full recommendation and utmost appreciation.”
Tim Sweetman
Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A
Millsboro, Delaware
“Ted Slater does an excellent job both of managing the technical side of a high-volume web site, but also understanding both the organizations and visitor’s differing needs. He is able to work in the organization to get changes implemented that enhance the user experience and that, in turn, results in high traffic volume. Meeting the needs of the customer is what Ted delivers.”
Brad Bargmeyer
Supervisor, Communication, Data Analysis & Reporting, at Southern California Edison
“Ted’s initiative and creativity have helped to keep Boundless.org fresh and compelling. I appreciate the enthusiasm he displays in his work and enjoyed working with him to provide resources for his audience.”
Michele Bennett
Publisher at seeJesus Press
“Ted is extremely creative and productive. He sees the big picture, with its required details, and coordinates them into completion with excellence. He was coordinated in details and completion with all team members for every project on which both he and I worked. He is the type of person leaders wished they had on their teams. I would recommend Ted for all online content or web site team management positions.”
Rodger Pfingsten
Managing Online Editor, Focus on the Family
“I began writing for Boundless.org in 2007 under Ted Slater’s editorial leadership. He’s a skilled editor who did more than just find and edit excellent content–he directed the tone and vision of an entire community of writers and readers. I appreciated the freedom Ted gave me to write what was on my heart while making sure every article fit the spirit and vision of a fantastic online publication.”
Rachel Starr Thomson
Freelance Writer, Editor, and Small Publisher
“Ted has a broad skill set that would benefit any organization. He is highly skilled at web development, content management and editing, and front end and back end coding. Ted also has a great work ethic and passionately pursues the good of the organization. It’s been my privilege to work alongside such a gifted individual.”
Motte Brown
Managing Director, Digital at ResourceOne
“For the last three years, I have worked as a freelance author under Ted’s supervision for Boundless.org at Focus on the Family. Ted has always been very professional, prompt, and helpful in our time working together.”
Kimberly Eddy
Freelance Author and Website Developer
“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ted Slater over the last four years during which time I submitted 11 articles to his attention. As editor of Boundless, a popular webzine for young adults, he provided clear guidance on the tone, length, and manner in which articles were to be submitted to his attention. He consistently demonstrated an exceptionally high level of thoughtfulness in his editorial feedback. When he needed to make minor adjustments to my writing, he always preserved my authorial voice and increased the article’s accessibility for the target audience. His knowledge of grammar and diction, as well as his knack for style and creativity, are superb. He is also quite skilled with the ins and outs of html code on at least one platform. I commend him to you wholeheartedly.”
Alex Chediak
Professor, California Baptist University
“I’ve enjoyed working with Ted on a number of projects over the course of several years. I’ve found him to be a man of integrity, a good team player, and passionate about his work.”
Sean Hulin
Sales and Marketing Manager, Sunstone Circuits
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