Ryan Wake Email & Phone Number

Crown Point, In, Us

Crown Point, In

Founded, developed and designed a service catering to travel sports teams. • Established a platform offering personalized websites and streamlines player information for recruiters. • Implemented user-friendly interfaces and automations services, alleviating the need for technical expertise by administrators. • Created an online store template, powered by Print-on-demand technology, which enables teams to help generate funds by selling custom designed team attire and accessories.

Remote

During my tenure as Sr. Developer at Mediacurrent, I engaged in a diverse array of projects, assuming various levels of responsibility. These ranged from serving as lead developer to contributing as a member of a collaborative development team. A pivotal aspect of my role involved enhancing our design-to-development process, providing guidance, and optimizing the seamless transition between design and development phases.• Served as the lead developer for several long-term clients. Oversaw weekly client meetings, managed expectations, and recommended enhancements to current web properties, ensuring the code base remained current.• Led the development of numerous large-scale website projects using Drupal, decoupled technologies like Gatsby, React, Storybook, and Patternlab. • Played a key role in the development of the new decoupled Mediacurrent website, integrating Storybook, React, and Drupal. Collaborated closely with designers to tackle design-centric hurdles.• Partnered with the Director of Engineering to deploy a robust code base for project development, leveraging Storybook, Bootstrap, and Drupal.• Collaborated with creative leadership to streamline the design to development handoff resulting in an estimated 25% savings in development budgets.• Consulted with creative team leads in the creation of a Figma design library.• Initiated WAS Certification; progressed through approximately 50% before prioritizing higher-demand projects.• Actively participated in company accessibility meetings, sustaining engagement with ongoing accessibility initiatives.

Grad & Continued Education

As Sr. Associate Director of UX, I collaborated closely with preferred vendors to guide the design of our web properties, ensuring alignment with our brand standards and objectives. My team led the development of these properties, with a strong emphasis on SEO, accessibility, and effective end-user communication. • Partnered with outside vendors to complete the rebranding and design of all UCPE web properties and marketing efforts.• Led the design, development, and deployment of the UCPE web property within the department's inaugural six months.• Strategized the development of UCPE and Graham School web properties, implementing a unified code base for efficiency. • Mentored the design team in adopting best design best practices for the digital landscape.• Developed a streamlined process for email marketing campaigns within Slate using ExpressionEngine and custom code.

It & Web Services

In my capacity as a Sr. Front End Developer, I engaged directly with clients across campus, leading the conceptualization and construction of web properties focused on student recruitment and information dissemination.• Initiated the revamping of Web Service’s design process, resulting in up to 60% cost savings for new projects.• Managed end-to-end design and development projects for prominent campus schools, leaders, and institutions.• Collaborated with programming staff to design and develop user-friendly, client-facing applications for student use.• Served as the Interim Manager of Web Services, providing guidance and leadership to the talented Web Services team.• Implemented cost-cutting measures using templates and design patterns, optimizing resource utilization.• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, managing, and mentoring student workers for the Web Services Department.

Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

As the first designer in a primarily programming-oriented environment, I spearheaded the adoption of UX/UI best practices, training numerous employees while building a team of six Front End Developers. In dual roles as Art Director and supervisor, I collaborated closely with the Programming Manager to lead projects to fruition seamlessly. • Lead client meetings, showcasing our design and development projects to clients, facilitating engagement and fostering strong relationships.• Drove creative direction the Art Director and Front End Developer on numerous high-profile projects, ensuring top-tier quality and exceeding client expectations.• Partnered with the Programming Manager to implement the use of CMS platforms for client-facing websites, enhancing user experience and streamlining content management processes.

• Lead a small team of designers in translating brainstorming sessions into art products for Michaels and Hobby Lobby. • Lead photography sessions of product shoots • Lead the complete redesign of the beauty brush product line