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)
CMS
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Sanity
Frameworks & Libraries
- React
- Tailwind/MUI/Bootstrap
- Redux/Zustand
- Next.js
- Astro.js
Tools
- Adobe CC
- Git
- Visual Studio Code
Experience
Byrider - Software Engineer
Nov 2021 - present
- Developed the front end of an internal application (React/Redux/.NET) designed to maximize dealership revenue.
- Maintain and develop new features for Byrider's in-house content management system.
Lessonly (acquired by Seismic Software) - Web Developer
Apr 2020 - Nov 2021
I served Lessonly's brand team by developing and implementing digital experiences for our marketing website(s) including:
- Ollie Llama + Co. – Lessonly's clothing line, with over 3,100 orders since launch.
- Lessonly's Training Plan Builder – a react-based application that allows leaders to craft a detailed training plan for their team.
- Llamanation – Lessonly's customer community, which has grown to over 1,000 members in just over a year.
- Project "Llamageddon" – a relaunch of some of our most trafficked customer-facing pages that saw conversion rates increase by up to 61% over previous iterations.
- Yellowship – Lessonly's annual better work conference.
- Do Better Work – a site dedicated to Lessonly CEO Max Yoder's two books, Do Better Work, and To See It, Be It.
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.
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