Ray Henry

Over 20 years designing and developing for the Web. Experienced in building engaging and purpose-driven user experiences based on analytical review and optimized through A/B testing. Work Samples

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Advisor, Web

Responsible for applying brand redesign to a large solution rollout within the Adobe Experience Manager platform. Manage the A/B testing program on the B2B side of the website. Worked with engineering to integrate acquisition websites into the TU ecosystem.

2011 - 2023

Manager Web Design

Managed multiple .brand TLD website design, experience and UI. Design and development of marketing landing pages, Wordpress-based content hubs and application interface design. Responsible for maintaining corporate brand in all online experiences including web and HTML email marketing campaigns, as well as website performance metrics. Built custom calculators and tools to drive lead conversion.

2005 - 2011

Senior Web Designer

Responsible for design and HTML/CSS development of pages for large e-commerce application. Responsible for all Wordpress development for corporate online presences. Spearheaded CSS-based website templates that allowed more flexibility for customers. Reworked the company's mobile and post-login account manager that helped reduce support calls by 10%.

2003 - 2005

Web Designer

User Interface design, layout, and graphic construction for multiple websites as well as creative development for email campaigns. Worked with product development teams and software engineers to maintain a multitude of online experiences for various contracts.

2000 - 2003

Web Designer / UI

Part of a team of designers responsible for building a pre- and post-login application experience for a large online financial solutions company. Developed Macromedia Flash demos showcasing the benefits of the company's innovation solutions. HTML email and banner ad design for marketing purposes.

Areas of Expertise

Responsive design & development
(X)HTML 4/5
CSS
Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
UI/UX design & testing
A/B testing programs (Adobe Target, VWO, Optimizely)
SASS/SCSS
JavaScript & jQuery
CMS (AEM, Pimcore, Wordpress, Drupal)
PHP
Git

Industry Recognition

Two submissions to the CSS Zen Garden (http://www.csszengarden.com/) were published in Dave Shea's The Zen of CSS Design (2005).

A free stock photo site that I developed and maintain, TextureKing.com, was highlighted in New Masters of Photoshop : Volume 2 (2004).

A recent redesign of the Neustar corporate website received an "American Web Design Award" from The Creative Group in 2014.

Hobbies

Sitting behind a computer all day can drive any one a bit batty. If I'm not at the gym moving some weight or growing obnoxiously hot chilis, I can be found hiking with my daughter and dogs or enjoying a tasty craft brew on the back deck.