Available for new opportunities
Rick Lear
PMP
Strategic web leader with 17+ years scaling complex digital ecosystems — from high-traffic B2C properties to enterprise B2B platforms. I bring structure to chaos and results to roadmaps.
Years of web leadership
Digital properties owned
Monthly users managed
Annual overhead saved
Automated Zapier workflows monthly
Automated processes per month
HIPAA-compliant clients onboarded
Franchise locations launched in 5 yrs
Built for
the full stack
of leadership.
From hands-on technical architecture to executive stakeholder alignment — I operate across the full span of digital operations. Not just a strategist, not just a builder. Both.
Where I've done
my best work.
Each role has added a layer — from hands-on development to enterprise strategy. The through-line: making complex digital environments perform.
OrthoSynetics
Leadership & Strategy
- Own strategy, governance, and performance across 70+ digital properties in B2B & B2C healthcare
- Strategic advisor to Executive Team and Board on platform decisions and long-term digital roadmap
- Partner with Marketing, Sales & Leadership to align digital experience with revenue objectives
- Scaled infrastructure from ~40 to 70+ properties by standardizing systems and consolidating platforms
Performance & Growth
- Launched orthodontic franchising vertical that grew to ~40 locations generating ~20% of company revenue in 5 years
- Procured external resources saving $400k+ annually in overhead costs
- Led HIPAA-compliant digital consultation platform adopted by 60+ clients during COVID
- Scaled AI-driven automation: ~800 workflows and ~35,000 automated processes monthly
Team & Operations
- Hire, mentor, and structure a distributed, cross-functional team of 7-8 reports maintaining enterprise operations & delivering 20+ concurrent large-scale projects annually
- Selected to lead company-wide initiative to reduce client attrition — developed and implemented retention solutions
- Completed annual certified HIPAA technology compliance training
The Chalkboard Classroom
- Led web strategy, digital infrastructure, and system integrations for ed-tech startup
- Built & led a team of 3 in design, development, and launch of web-based teacher/student interaction system plus mobile companion app — from conception to deployment
- Integrated client-facing API with complex data modeling, RESTful architecture, and hardened security
- Created unique user interfaces for web, mobile, and native device interaction
Jack Henry & Associates
- Developed and maintained B2B financial services web properties in an enterprise SaaS environment
- Transitioned & trained dev team to become a responsive, mobile-first web development shop
- Maximized efficiency by creating and revising build procedures and documentation
Learric Media
- Managed web hosting, custom development, cloud infrastructure, and database administration for multiple clients
- Contracted to build, deploy, and maintain systems across diverse environments
- Led distributed teams of developers and designers on large, complex projects
A stack built
for the real world.
Not a collection of buzzwords. These are the tools my teams and I have shipped real work with — from infrastructure to AI workflow automation.
AI & Automation
Languages & Frameworks
Infrastructure & Cloud
Analytics & SEO
Data & Dev Tools
Collaboration & PM
Education &
Certifications.
The formal backing behind 17+ years of applied experience.
B.S. in Business Administration
Auburn University
Major: Finance
Project Management Professional
Project Management Institute
PMP Certified · 2026