Creating Interactive Experiences

Ryan Balla is an interface designer that seeks creation of functional and stunning work. Ryan focuses on the user experience using clear interfaces and user-centric designs.

Ryan is currently not seeking full-time employment.
If you are looking to have a Web site created, please use the contact form to get in touch.

Resume

Objective

To join an innovative team where my passion for user-centric design and
standards-complaint markup can be utilized in crafting highly usable Web sites.

Education

  • The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago; Chicago, Illinois Sept. 2005 - Sept. 2008
  • Bachelor of Fine Art, Interactive Media Design - 3.8/4.0 GPA
  • Received Dean's List Honors, Jan. 2006 - Sept. 2008

Summary of Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of design principles for screen media and Web interfaces.
  • Experienced in the development and deployment of Web sites using (X)HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Adept in all stages of product development including user analysis, design documentation, and production.
  • Extensive knowledge of Web standards, semantic markup, and CSS-based Web design.

  • Software
  • Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop, TextMate, Transmit, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office.
  • Languages
  • Expert Level: CSS, JavaScript, XML, (X)HTML.
  • Familiar: ActionScript 2.0 & 3.0, MySQL, PHP, Ruby on Rails.

Related Experience

  • Charge It!Aug. 2007
  • E-learning Web site
  • Leveraged passive and interactive learning techniques for young adults.
  • Constructed with (X)HTML, CSS, and Flash utilizing the Drupal content management system.
  • Tailored content for a wide range of users employing multiple learning styles.

Work Experience

  • Crown Events & Expositions; Chicago, IllinoisOct. 2007 - Aug. 2008
  • Web designer (intern)
  • Worked with clients to achieve successful Web design and layout.
  • Utilized design documents including wireframes and mockups to achieve desired goals.
  • Constructed Web sites utilizing (X)HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while employing semantic markup.
  • Jewel Food Stores; Chicago, IllinoisOct. 2005 - Mar. 2008
  • Grocery clerk (part-time)
  • Conducted stock assessments and wrote orders accordingly.
  • Assisted customers in locating hard-to-find products.