About Me

Hello, my name is Ryan Hitt. I'm a web designer and front-end developer based in Little Rock, Arkansas.

After spending more than fifteen years in leadership and customer service roles, I decided to return to school to pursue a career in web design and development. While I originally attended UA Little Rock as a graphic design major in 2008, my music career took me in a different direction for many years before I returned to complete my degree.

Through my coursework and freelance projects, I've developed experience building responsive websites with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Elementor, and GitHub. I enjoy creating clean, user-focused websites that balance thoughtful design with practical functionality.

Today, I'm focused on helping individuals, small businesses, and organizations build modern websites that are responsive, accessible, and easy to maintain while continuing to grow my skills as a front-end developer.

Résumé

(501) 951-0868

hittryan745@gmail.com

Professional Summary

Web designer and front-end developer with hands-on experience building responsive websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, WordPress, Elementor, and GitHub Pages. Strong communicator with more than fifteen years of leadership experience, combining technical skills with client communication and collaborative problem-solving.

Skills

Languages and Tools

HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Git, GitHub, GitHub Pages, WordPress, Elementor, Divi, Forminator, Responsive Web Design, Figma, Canva, and Google Workspace

Professional Skills

Leadership, client communication, team collaboration, time management, organization, and problem-solving

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Bachelor of Arts in Web Design & Development
Minor in Information Technology
Graduated Spring 2026

Experience

Freelance Web Designer & Developer

Little Rock, Arkansas | 2026–Present

Develop and maintain responsive websites for small-business and individual clients.
Build and update pages using WordPress, Elementor, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Implement content updates, layout improvements, and ongoing website maintenance.
Create contact forms with spam protection using WordPress form plugins and Cloudflare Turnstile.
Work directly with clients to gather requirements, communicate progress, and deliver requested features.

Odyssey Designs — Web Development Team

Arkansas Space Grant Consortium Website Redesign
August 2024–December 2024

Collaborated with a four-person development team to redesign the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium WordPress website.
Analyzed navigation, content organization, and accessibility needs.
Assisted with wireframes, theme setup, and site restructuring.
Worked directly with the client to gather requirements and present prototypes.
Improved usability while maintaining a consistent visual structure.

Buffalo Base Camp — Web Development Team

Outdoor Adventure Branding and Website Proposal
April 2025

Contributed to branding direction, page structure, and the overall design system.
Developed homepage concepts, hero layouts, and user-focused visuals.
Collaborated with teammates to align creative decisions with client goals and user needs.

SOMA Public Theater — Website Prototype

Course Project | 2025

Designed a six-page nonprofit theater website using WordPress and Divi.
Created the mission statement, content structure, visual hierarchy, and staff layout.
Built a responsive and accessible interface focused on clarity and community engagement.

Personal Projects — Portfolio Sites, Microsites, and Interactive Media

2023–Present

Created multiple responsive portfolio websites, microsites, and WordPress projects.
Developed a Cossatot River State Park microsite and a custom HTML and CSS portfolio.
Built a Twine-based interactive narrative featuring branching story logic, audio, and imagery.
Designed print and digital media including a memoir book jacket, concert poster, and Fender Precision Bass zine.

Boulevard Bread Company — Front-of-House Manager

Little Rock, Arkansas | 2009–Present

Lead, train, and manage staff in a high-volume customer service environment.
Coordinate scheduling, communication, and daily operations.
Maintain strong customer relationships and a positive workplace culture.
Apply leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills to collaborative and client-focused web projects.

Awards and Recognition

Dean's List and Chancellor's List

Selected Work

Valentin Appraisal

Web Designer & Front-End Developer

Designed and developed a responsive website for a licensed residential real estate appraiser. The project included custom page layouts, service pages, contact forms with spam protection, mobile optimization, and deployment for a professional online presence.

HTML • CSS • JavaScript • WordPress • Responsive Design

Arkansas Space Grant Consortium

Project Manager • WordPress • Elementor

Collaborated with a four-person team to redesign the Arkansas Space Grant Consortium website. Focused on navigation, content organization, visual consistency, usability, and client communication.

WordPress • Elementor • UX Design • Client Communication

Buffalo Base Camp

Web Design • Branding • Team Project

Collaborated on the design and development of an outdoor adventure tourism website. Helped create the visual identity, responsive layouts, homepage design, and user experience while working as part of a development team.

HTML • CSS • Responsive Design • Branding

Contact

Have a website project in mind? Send me a message and tell me what you're working on.