Ryan Price

Last updated April 6th 2012
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RYAN PRICE

Orlando, FL 32806 - United States

http://ryanpricemedia.com

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OBJECTIVE 

I am a Drupal Trainer, community evangelist, tummler, open source developer, media junkie and trend spotter. I have interests in education, project management, web applications, interactive 3D graphics and hardware hacking. I also create podcasts and blogs for creative individuals.

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WORK EXPERIENCE 

1/2008 - Present

Orlando, FL

Counsultant and Trainer, Drupal Easy

Created and taught custom Drupal training courses for small groups and corporations. Tutored, consulted and trained for Drupal, PHP and Social Media. Wrote blogs and answered questions on the DrupalEasy.com blog. Hosted a drupal news podcast.

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1/2009 - Present

Schenectady, NY

Drupal Developer, Proctors Theatre

Migrated Drupal 5 and static HTML websites to Drupal 6 and 7. Integrated with backend eCommerce systems (TheatreManager). Designed administrative tools and workflows for promoting event-based content. Designed a web-based Digital Signage system displayed in the lobby of a major performing arts center.

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5/2010 - Present

Orlando, FL

Drupal Developer, Orange County Library System

Designed a browser-based touch-screen interface to a searchable directory of public services, translatable into 4 languages. Created a Responsive mobile site using Drupal 6 with Organic Groups, a Views-based search interface and custom admin interfaces and reports.

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2/2010 - Present

Orlando, FL

ReThinking Outreach, Urban ReThink

Contributed to the design of a collaborative work environment and several community education and enrichment programs. Created media workflows and consulted on Social Media strategy and best practices. Acted as Community Manger and Event Coordinator for Coworking members.

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12/2006 - Present

Orlando, Melbourne and Jacksonville, FL

Coordinator, Florida Creatives

Organized monthly networking events for creative professionals and enthusiasts. Interviewed group members for a podcast. Provided resources and guidance to students, professionals, businesses and organizations.
Hosted Likemind.us meetups in Orlando, led and coordinated discussion sessions for BlogOrlando 2007 and 2008; organized and led discussions at BarCamp Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota and Austin in 2007-2012.

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3/2008 - 10/2008

Winter Park, FL

Drupal Developer, Bonnier Corporation

Maintained and implemented high-traffic websites such as PopSci.com, FieldandStream.com, OutdoorLife.com and SkiNet.com using Drupal 5 and Zend Framework. Developed new sites with editorial workflows and user-generated content. Consulted on Drupal best practices for custom module development, performance, source control management and website administration.

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03/2008 - Present

Orlando, FL

Organizer, Florida Drupal Group

Taught Drupal skills and demonstrated state-of-the-art techniques to beginners and experts. Organized and taught several sessions at Florida DrupalCamp. Coordinated dozens of volunteers to build nonprofit websites in the Coding for a Cause hackathon.

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01/2007 - Present

Orlando, FL

Community Consultant, Petentials.com

Designed user interface and features for pet social networking site. Customized and themed Drupal 4.7 to specifications, including theming, developing and maintaining custom modules, overseeing security, social media, search.

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10/2005 - Present

Orlando, FL

Chief Operations Officer, Cervo Systems

Developing products, designing creative solutions for clients using Drupal, designing web pages and application back-ends, steering business decisions for the company. Hired subcontractors and acted as Project Manger for numerous projects.

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01/2006 - Present

Orlando, FL

Executive Producer, Liberatr.net

Providing information, entertainment, community and critique for Orlando and several niche communities. Created blogs, podcasts, IPTV, viral videos and conducted word of mouth marketing campaigns, notably for Orlando Fringe Theatre Festival.

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03/2002 - 10/2005

Orlando, FL

Sole Proprietor, Ryan Price Media

Created web applications and site designs for clients, using PHP, XHTML and CSS, including Wordpress and Drupal. Provided technical support, created branding and marketing assets, administered web servers, hired independent contractors.

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SKILLS 

Programming - OO PHP, JavaScript, ActionScript, PERL, C++, Java, Processing, Wiring, MEL
Internet - Drupal 4.7, 5, 6 and 7, Wordpress, AJAX, jQuery, XML-RPC
Data Design - MySQL, PostgreSQL, XML
UNIX/Linux - bash, sed, awk, Apache HTTP Server, nginx, git, SVN
Graphics - Gimp, Photoshop, Illustrator, 3D Studio Max, Maya, OpenGL
Hardware - Arduino, Nintendo WiiMote
Audio/Video - Final Cut Pro, Premiere, After Effects, Combustion, Soundtrack Pro, Sound Studio

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EDUCATION 

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 08/2000 - 04/2004

BA in Digital Media: Internet & Interactive Systems, 3.0 Grade Point Average

 

Schoolcraft College, Livonia, MI, 09/2005 - 12/2005

Continuing Education in Computer Graphics Technology, 3.5 Grade Point Average

 

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TRAINING 

DrupalConChi - Teaching Intro Theming pre-conference training - Organized Conference Sessions in the Site Building track - 2011, Chicago, IL

DrupalConSF - Taught pre-conference training courses for the official Drupal conference - Introductory Theming - April 2010, San Francisco, CA

NorthEast Florida Library Information Network - Taught Drupal Classes - 2010-2012, Jacksonville, FL

SouthEast Florida Library Information Network - Taught Drupal Classes - 2011, Boca Raton, FL

Tampa Bay Library Consortium - Taught Drupal Classes - 2010, Tampa, FL

Navinet - Taught Custom Drupal Training - 2010, Cambridge, MA

Stock Building Supply - Taught Custom Drupal Training - 2010, Raleigh, NC

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CONTINUING EDUCATION 

DrupalCon Paris - September 2009, Paris, France

South by Southwest Interactive and BarCamp Austin - Austin, TX

DrupalConDC - 2009, Washington, DC

Do it with Drupal - 3-day seminar covering advanced Drupal techniques, project management and social media best practices - December 2008, New Orleans, LA

Lullabot Drupal Training - On-site workshop on advanced Drupal configuration and performance tuning - June 2008

Digital Media: Internet and Interactive Systems - Focus on Production Management, Interactive Entertainment, Internet Systems, E-Commerce, Programming, Database Design, 3D Modeling, Animation & Production Tools

Applied Computer Science Minor - Coursework in Procedural and OO Programming, Operating Systems, Networking Concepts and Database Concepts

Computer Graphics Technology - Continued 3D Graphics Work, Compositing, Storytelling

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 

Florida Creatives (organizer)
Likemind.orl (organizer)
Florida Drupal Group (presenter)
Florida DrupalCamp (organizer)
Coding for a Cause (project leader)
DrupalCamp Atlanta, New Hampshire, South Florida (presenter)
StartupWeekend Orlando (mentor)
BlogOrlando (organizer, presenter)
BarCampOrlando (organizer)
BarCampMiami (presenter)
BarCampTampa (presenter)
BarCampSarasota (presenter)
Orlando PHP Meetup (presenter)
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival (tummler, volunteer)
Creative Mind Experiment (presenter)
Pecha Kuch Night Orlando (presenter)
Pecha Kuch Night Jax (presenter)
Ignite Orlando (presenter)
Rollins MBA Technology Entrepreneurship (guest speaker)
Digital Media Alliance of Florida Industry Advisory Committee (secretary)

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AWARDS AND HONORS 

BSA Eagle Scout, 2000
Alpha Phi Omega Chapter Service Key, 2002
Orlando Fringe Excellence (Feldman Awards): BloggingFringe.com 2006
Fringe of the Fringe (Fabby Awards): BloggingFringe.com 2007

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WEB LINKS 

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