ryan shea

To state it simply, I’ve been creating sites from scratch for about eight years.

Sometimes I use Online CMS tools, giving clients control over their own content, but I always design for user experience and optimize for search. I design and code sustainable, accessible solutions.

Collaborating with others, I’ll provide insight into social tools and other Online marketing techniques. I get along with all types but also work well alone.

Web Designer :: Starkey Labs, Inc.

I develop sites for clients who distribute Starkey hearing products. Solutions, meant for an older target audience, are accessible and flexible. I continuously update content in HTML, CSS, Wordpress, JSP and SiteCore.

Master of Online Marketing :: Inizio Creative

I formulate strategies for growing clients’ Online presence, including designing sites and optimizing for search. I develop sites in Wordpress and other CMS tools, allowing clients to improve their search rankings with fresh, frequently updated content.

Interactive Designer :: Meet Minneapolis

I updated Meet Minneapolis’ suite of sites, coordinating with three other companies. I monitored their social media presence, including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, and created Online promotions. Developing within their CMS tool, I created custom promotional landing pages for events and campaigns.

Contract Interactive Designer :: Creatis, Inc.

I developed interactive projects for clients using Flash and HTML. These ranged from internal company slideshows to HTML displays for hospitals and other large dining venues. I worked with Medtronic and Meet Minneapolis, among others.

Web Designer :: Minnesota Daily

With the in-house development team, I redesigned the Daily’s Website, improving navigation, readability and adding multimedia functionality. Other primary tasks included uploading content of each issue, supporting the site and designing their entertaining “finals edition.”

I develop most often in HTML and CSS, referencing Javascript when appropriate. I use Photoshop and Dreamweaver or Coda most often. I’m as proficient in Windows as OSX, preferring the latter.

I have experience with PHP, ASP and JSP languages and other tools, including Joomla, Wordpress and jQuery. I design and code for aesthetics back to Internet Explorer 7, across platforms, but only debug for functionality for IE6. If curious, please ask why.

University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Major: Graphic Design; Minor: Internet (I didn’t choose the name.)