RESUME

RYAN HUBER:

INTERACTION DIRECTOR

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WHAT I DO

I improve the value of websites, applications, and interfaces, by designing enjoyable experiences, increasing conversion rates, and ensuring a memorable, emotional impact.

 

PROFICIENCIES

User Experience and Interface Design, Usability Design, Information Architecture, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, SEO, E-commerce, E-mail Marketing, Adobe Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Illustrator, InDesign, Drupal CMS, Facebook Markup Language, Facebook JavaScript

I've also worked with: PHP, .net, MySql, and Cold Fusion

EMPLOYMENT

Sq1 Agency | Dallas, TX

Interaction Director
September 2009 - Present
Lead all User Experience, User Interface Design, and Usability Design projects and services. Focus and specialties include user-centered design methodologies, emerging standards, and information architecture, interaction, information, and visual design.

Specific processes involved:

  • Google Analytics Configuration / Studies
  • SEO
  • Card Sorting Exercises
  • Usability Testing
  • Site Map creation
  • Wire Frame creation
  • Prototyping
  • Execution of Creative / Visual Design
  • Front End Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Tribal DDB | Dallas, TX

Web Developer
August 2009 - September 2009 (Temporary/Contract Position)
Front-End Web Developer. HTML, CSS, and Javascript. Clients include: Pepsico, Anheuser-Busch, Exxon Mobil, American Airlines, Clorox, GameStop.

Blacksburg Electronic Village | Blacksburg, VA

Lead Web Developer
Fall 2007 - May ‘09
Worked in a fast-paced, team environment, delivering professional websites and web support for a diverse range of clients. Promoted to lead developer role which involved managing, and overseeing other team members and their work.

Hubz Design

Freelance Web Designer/ Developer
Fall 2006 - Present
Develop websites, branding, and other marketing assets for many different organizations and groups.

W. L. Gore & Associates | Newark, DE

Media Specialist, Enterprise Communication Team
Summer 2008
Developed a web presence for several divisions within the company’s global intranet.
Participated in many senior executive-level meetings and discussions involving insights on intranet development.
Involved in the early phases of a complete intranet re-design, including involvment with site architecture, taxonomy, layout, and usability studies.
Re-hired for winter college break ‘08 - ‘09.

Collegiate Times | Blacksburg, VA

Designer, Ads Production
Fall/2006 - Spring/2007
Produced creative print and web-based ads for Virginia Tech’s official university newspaper.

Cascade Lacrosse Helmets, Inc. | Mid Atlantic Region

Mid-Atlantic Field Sales Promotion Manager
Summer 2006
Managed on-site promotional events in Mid-Atlantic region, facilitated product presentations and addressed customer inquiries at targeted camps and events.

NFL Films, Inc. | Mount Laurel, NJ

Production assistant, Camera Department
Summer 2005
Assisted camera crew at on-site shoots of documentaries, sporting events, and regular broadcast productions.

MBNA America Bank, N.A. | Newark, DE

Outbound Customer Assistant, MBNA Scholar Intern
Summer 2004
Successfully consulted directly with customers through outbound calls to assist in resolving personal finance issues on delinquent accounts.

Education

Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech) | Blacksburg, VA

Bachelor in Fine Arts
Major: Visual Communication and Design, concentrating in web design and user experience.
Minor: Business

Activities and Honors

Two-year Captain, Virginia Tech Men’s Lacrosse Team, ’04 - ‘08; SELC Champions-’05;
Percussionist for 11 years. Squad Leader in internationally recognized Alexis I. duPont Orchestra and Marching Band. Played in Rose Bowl Parade,
    Pasadena, California; St Patrick’s Day Parade, Dublin, Ireland; New Years Day Parade, London, England.