Hello.

I'm Ryan Ours.

I’m a front-end web developer specializing in PHP, HTML, CSS and jQuery. I also love open source goodness like Drupal and Wordpress. I currently live in Indianapolis, Indiana.

About Me

I design and develop with trends in mind, but am not solely guided by them. I will not accept anything but clean, semantic and standards-compliant code in my work. I am team-oriented, but also excel in taking on solo projects and responsibilities when needed. I understand the complexities and the insanities of cross-browser development, and that IE was developed by chimps. Hobbies include: obsessively checking my Facebook and Twitter, anything orange, sleep deprivation and cottage cheese.

My Work History

Web Easy MediaOctober 2009 - May 2010
Position:
Project Manager
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
  • As Project Manager, I was responsible for overseeing ongoing projects with local Drupal webshop Web Easy Media.
  • I also utilized skills in PHP, mySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, XHTML, CSS and Drupal.
  • Also required to use proficiencies in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
A Beautiful QuestionMarch 2009 - October 2009
Position:
Lead Developer
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
  • As Lead Developer, I was responsible for overseeing ongoing projects.
  • I also utilized skills in CakePHP, PHP, mySQL, JavaScript, jQuery, XHTML, CSS, Wordpress, Magento, Drupal, and MODx.
  • Also required to use proficiencies in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Flash.
Apple RetailSeptember 2008 - March 2009
Position:
Mac Specialist
Location:
Indianapolis, IN
  • Provided exceptional customer service and custom-tailored solutions to each customer.
  • As part of the Business Team, reached out to the local small business community to provide Apple solutions.
  • Conducted various workshops focusing on professional Apple applications including Final Cut Pro and Motion.
RynocerisSeptember 2007 - September 2008
Position:
Principal
Location:
Denver, CO
  • I acted as Co-owner and Principal for Rynoceris, a visual communications studio committed to providing timely strategic and creative expertise to growing businesses and organizations.
  • As Principal, I was responsible for customer relations, company finances, and custom web-development involving coding in the PHP, JavaScript, XHTML and CSS languages.
BoConcept TampaJanuary 2007 - December 2007
Position:
Assistant Store Manager
Location:
Tampa, FL
  • As the Assistant Store Manager, I was responsible for tracking and reporting commissioned sales numbers, store opening and closing, employee training, interviewing, and customer service.
  • I was also the Logistics Manager, and made sure merchandise was assembled and delivered to the satisfaction of the customer. I was responsible for checking our invoices against customer orders and scheduling deliveries within a route once a week.