Ricky Colson Email & Phone Number

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Fort Collins, Colorado Area

Led design and development of Journalytics with Predatory Reports, a B2B SaaS search platform for researchers to evaluate scholarly journals for publication. Owned the entire design process, from user research (stakeholder interviews, survey insights, competitive analysis) to launch. Crafted user personas, site maps, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, prototypes, and responsive front-end code (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Included dashboards, search filters and interface, admin and billing sections, authentication, and all marketing sites.Enhanced search performance and relevancy by designing new data visualizations, improving information architecture (IA), upgrading to SPA and Vue frameworks, restructuring card layouts to highlight key metrics, and adjusting search score weighting and filtering options.Designed and managed comprehensive design system to streamline development, enhance design consistency, and improve accessibility (WCAG2 AA) across all platforms. Included brand and UI style guides, reusable front-end components (Vue, Tailwind, Strapi), documentation, and content guidelines used across teams.Redesigned brand identity (logos, typography, etc.) to improve consistent messaging across all communications.Managed marketing content (email campaigns, website, blog) resulting in a 133% increase in unique visitors from 2019-2021. Created marketing assets, such as landing pages, email templates, social media graphics, advertisements, conference signage, collateral (brochures, flyers), and merchandise.Designed a journal management interface for data teams, allowing for improved data entry workflows. Manually collected and verified journal data for hundreds of entries to ensure accurate search results.Collaborated with engineers and data providers to integrate third-party data and in-house metrics relevant to journal evaluation.Collected customer feedback and created onboarding user guides, FAQs, and a knowledge base to reduce strain on service teams.

Houston, Texas Area

• Designed and sold original animal-themed artwork & merchandise to international customers• Built and maintained e-commerce store• Developed marketing campaigns (blog, social media) to drive brand awareness and sales• Managed website design, customer service, inventory, and budgets• Donated artwork to animal welfare charity auctions and organizations

'My Humble Existence' - realistic drawing and painting series about miniature people living in a giant world'Welcome to Autumn' - historical fiction and 3d art project about a 19th century Virginia town • Created original artwork using traditional and digital materials (2d and 3d)• Exhibited and sold artwork in fine art galleries in Pennsylvania and Texas• Designed promotional material (logos and t-shirts) for companies and organizations• Lectured and taught studio drawing workshops for university students• Developed 'Welcome to Autumn' project about a fictional city with storytelling, history, and artwork in different mediums; conducted research on culture, history, architecture, science, and engineering

Austin, Texas Area

• Provided mentorship and academic tutoring to high-risk elementary students to promote positive behavior changes, improve grades, and enhance their quality of life• Designed and painted an outdoor garden mural; collaborated with and supervised students, teachers, and the local community • Organized and led extracurricular activities, such as a chess club, to foster engagement, social development, and friendly sportsmanship

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Provided friendly customer service and information about art supplies, answered questions about merchandise and store policies, and resolved customer concerns• Created visually appealing in-store displays to showcase seasonal items• Operated cash registers and point-of-sale systems to finalize customer purchases• Maintained a welcoming store environment by keeping shelves stocked, cleaning displays, and organizing inventory

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Showcased historic traditional drawings and oil paintings to high-end collectors• Assisted patrons with selecting artwork for purchase, customizing framing options, and providing exceptional customer service• Delivered and installed artwork in residential and commercial spaces; photographed art inventory; fit and framed finished artwork• Performed administrative tasks, designed promotional materials, and updated the company website• Prepped artwork for secure delivery, coordinated deliveries with clients, and installed art in residential and commercial spaces• Photographed and organized art inventory

Austin, Texas Area

• Constructed wooden art frames using heavy electrical machinery (panel saws, pneumatic joiners, heat press), mounted prints, assembled and cleaned finished artwork, and prepared them for shipment• Received, trimmed, organized, and shipped prints, ensuring smooth production processes• Contributed to a creative workspace by painting a 20-foot mural of The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai within the shop