Keith Goode

Current

• Search Engine Marketing Manager at Builder Homesite Inc.

Past

• SEO Team Lead at HomeAway.com
• SEO Copywriter at HomeAway.com
• Content Specialist at Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - AMD

• Copywriter/Editing Consultant at Justice Strategy
• Technical Writer at Wordsmith & Co.
• Product Support Technician at Given Imaging, Inc
• Technical Liaison/Client Services Account Manager at ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

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Education

• University of North Carolina at Asheville
• Enka High School

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Internet

Websites

• My Company
• My Blog
• Twitter

Keith Goode’s Summary

An experienced search marketing professional with experience in writing copy, copyediting, website design, landing page optimization, keyword research, pay-per-click advertising, analytics/reporting, team management and social media/networking.

Keith Goode’s Specialties:

Copywriting, Editing, Proofreading, Web Design, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Analytics, Content Development, Research, MLA style Writing, and Presentation Development.

Keith Goode’s Experience

• Search Engine Marketing Manager

  Builder Homesite Inc.

  (Internet industry)

  October 2008 — Present (10 months)

• SEO Team Lead

  HomeAway.com

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  August 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 2 months)

• SEO Copywriter

  HomeAway.com

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  March 2007 — August 2007 (6 months)

• Content Specialist

  Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - AMD

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AMD; Semiconductors industry)

  March 2006 — March 2007 (1 year 1 month)

• Copywriter/Editing Consultant

  Justice Strategy

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Writing and Editing industry)

  August 2003 — March 2006 (2 years 8 months)

  - Write compelling copy for business plans, websites, marketing, and other documents needed to successfully launch client businesses.
  
  - Edit and proofread all published material prior to publication to the public.
  
  - Provide consultation services on content for websites and other documentation, providing research, content appraisal, and alternatives for making all materials appealing as well as compelling.

• Technical Writer

  Wordsmith & Co.

  (Privately Held; Writing and Editing industry)

  May 2005 — January 2006 (9 months)

• Product Support Technician

  Given Imaging, Inc

  (Public Company; 51-200 employees; GIVN; Biotechnology industry)

  April 2003 — August 2004 (1 year 5 months)

  - Consulted and mentored medical professionals in all of the technical aspects of the Given system, including FDA compliance and system utilization.
  
  - Coordinated with Given’s corporate headquarters in Yokneam, Israel to establish standard messaging and training for the Product Support Team.
  
  - Provided mentorship and training of other Product Support team members and field sales representatives.

• Technical Liaison/Client Services Account Manager

  ComputerJobs.com, Inc.

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)

  March 1998 — January 2003 (4 years 11 months)

  - Edited/proofread hundreds of submissions for online content weekly.
  
  - Developed a variety of technical documentation used throughout the company.
  
  - Developed first organized training program in the Company for the Customer Service department.
  
  - Initiated the use of a technical knowledge database.
  
  - Provided proofreading, copywriting, e-mail and banner ad campaign tracking and reporting, and competitive analysis for the Marketing Department.
  
  - Wrote job search and resume writing articles on behalf of ComputerJobs.com for use at technical schools, such as AIU and TechTrain.
  
  - Provided initial and ongoing training as well as ongoing mentorship of all technical support staff.
  
  - Consulted the Product Development & Technology team regarding changes that needed to be made to the site. Also acted as a liaison between the PD&T team and the rest of the company to announce site changes.

Keith Goode’s Education

• University of North Carolina at Asheville

  B.A. , Literature & History , 1989 — 1994

  Activities and Societies:

  President, Student Government Association
  Member, University Board of Trustees
  Member, University Foundation Council
  Member, University Planning Council
  Executive for External Affairs
  Senator, Student Government Association
  Justice, Student Court
  Founding Father of Mu Eta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity
  Founder of Greenfest, a University-wide Annual Clean-up Project

• Enka High School

  HS , High School , 1984 — 1989

Additional Information

Keith Goode’s Websites:

• My Company
• My Blog
• Twitter

Keith Goode’s Interests:

Philosophy/Psychology, Fiction Writing, Web Design for Personal Interest Sites, Copywriting/editing, Search Engine Optimization, Landing Page Optimization, Usability

Keith Goode’s Honors:

Above and Beyond Award, Given Imaging, 3rd Quarter 2003
ComputerJobs.com Client Services Teamwork Award, 1st Quarter 1999
Outstanding Contribution to the University Community, 1990-1993
Emerging Leader of the Year, 1991

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