Ryan Abney - Resume

Confident, versatile detail-oriented front-end developer skilled in researching and developing new production workflows. Previously a key figure in transitioning a billion-dollar publisher from Flash advertising to an HTML5 based workflow. Prior experiences include project management, information design, and military service.

Technical Skills

Languages

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • SASS
  • JavaScript (ES6)

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Bootstrap
  • Foundation
  • React
  • Gatsby

CMS

  • WordPress
  • Sitecore
  • Kentico

Tools

  • Adobe CC
  • Git

Experience

Ascension St. Vincent — Analyst - Technology (Contingent)

Jun 2016 - Dec 2019

  • Designed and developed sites for Ascension’s foundations, residency programs, and fellowships.
  • Consolidated 30+ stand-alone websites into St. Vincent's main site.
  • Developed WordPress microsites for St. Vincent's partners.
  • Worked with third-party vendors to launch St. Vincent's online provider finder, and developed an application that pulls data from their API to display provider rosters on St. Vincent's websites.

DesignIQ (formerly Gannett) — Digital Media Designer II

FEB 2013 - JAN 2016

  • Designed landing pages and email blasts for white glove clients.
  • Created HTML5 ad units that featured advanced interactivity such as games, videos, and event reporting.
  • Developed a library that automated repetitive animations.
  • Refactored legacy jQuery code into vanilla JavaScript.
  • Performed QA checks on junior artist ads.

Fusework Studios — Graphic and Web Design Intern

JUN 2012 - AUG 2012

  • Created WordPress site mock-ups for client presentations.
  • Wrote blog posts, designed infographics, and prepared sales materials.

USIC Inc. —Billing Clerk

SEP 2004 - JAN 2012

  • Audited daily billing records and prepared invoices.

GNC — Store Manager

JUN 2000 - JUL 2004

  • Oversaw daily store operations, inventory management, hiring, and training of associates.

U.S. Navy — Navy Recruiting District, Houston, TX

AUG 1998 - JUN 2000

  • Responsible for preparing enlisted recruits for a transition to military life.
  • Prepared travel arrangements for recruits from Houston to RTC, Great Lakes, IL.
  • Ensured accuracy of enlisted recruit packages and service records.

U.S. Navy — USS Rushmore (LSD-47)

AUG 1998 - JUN 2000

  • Performed clerical and administrative duties involved in maintaining personnel records, preparing reports, and accomplishing accounting procedures.
  • Utilized and maintained publications and directives to personnel administration and operated associated ADP equipment.

Education

Ivy Tech Community College — A.A.S. - Visual Communications

JAN 2010 - DEC 2012

Concentration in Web Design.

  • 3.96 GPA - Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Member