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Aaron Wilson – Web Designer / Developer
704-254-9962
[email protected]
www.aaronwilsonweb.com
Education
Western Carolina University
Location: Cullowhee, NC
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Concentration Graphic Design
Work Experience
October 2015 – February 2017
Blue Acorn – eCommerce Web Agency
Location: Charleston, SC
Position: Front End Developer II
Use Magento eCommerce software to develop pixel perfect websites for highend retailers. Work with Account Managers, System Architects and Senior
Developers to create Business Requirement documentation used for Tech
Designs and Estimations. Work as lead Front End Developer on website
implementations and value creation projects. Extend the Magento framework by
creating new modules, install and upgrade scripts and new themeing elements
for desired functionality. Coordinate and manage work que and deliver assets to
other departments in a timely manner. Work closely with Quality Assurance team
members to test and fix defects. Participate in department meetings and training
sessions. Work in an Agile development process and held accountable for story
burn down. Attend daily standups and work with Scrum Masters to red flag
potential problems and roadblocks. Work with integrity and continually striving to
improve productivity and performance.
October 2014 – Present
Jackson National Life Distributers
Location: Denver, CO
Position: Senior Web Designer (UI/UX) eCommerce
Use HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, Javascript and Jquery to develop cross department
web projects for a variety of business sponsers. Work with Marketing and
Creative departments to wireframe, mockup and emplement new functionality
and promotions across all corporate websites. Write and review requirements
documentation to produce qualified estimates on new projects. Lead training and
status meetings, working with multiple departments, in multiple locations, across
the organization. Create process and procedure documentation for content
managers with emphasis on reducing roadblocks and rework. Create and
manage inhouse workflows to ensure all projects meet deadlines and
expectations. Work with Compliance department to ensure web materials are
designed and developed with limited risk and meet FINRA guidelines.
September 2012 – October 2014
Creative Services LLC.
Location: Charlotte, NC
Position: Interactive Director
Use HTML5, CSS3, AJAX, Javascript, Jquery and PHP to develop custom
website solutions for national sales network. Conduct client meetings to discuss
frontend and backend functionality with emphasis on useability. Use XHTML,
MySQL and PHP to develop dynamic Ecommerce websites that drive sales.
Develop and maintain custom WordPress development framework, with
emphasis on browser and device compatibility. Oversee design concepting to
ensure the end results match customer expectations. Create custom jQuery and
AJAX web applications to deliver a streamlined user experience. Develop custom
PHP and MySQL scripts for custom database functionality. Manage daily work
schedule and oversee programming department with emphasis on deadlines.
Use principles of Agile Methodology to leverage team assets for complicated
buildouts. Create custom tutorial and training materials for end users and
manage client/sales training. Manage hosting department with emphasis on
website/email security, software updates and new website launches. Work with
server team to trouble shoot problematic websites, broken functionality and
hacked/malicious website issues.
January 2011 – September 2012
Union Studios LLC.
Position: Senior Web Designer
Location: Marshville, NC
Develop custom website solutions on a variety of CMS frameworks. Use HTML,
CSS, Javascript, Jquery and PHP to create WordPress Plugins and Themes for
custom funcionality with emphasis on useablility. Run client meetings to discuss
website goals, sitemaps and review interactive proofs. Create and deliver HTML
email newsletters, marketing campaigns and announements, monitor delivery
results and create reports for marketing review. Incorporate Google Analytics and
Webmaster Tools into websites, add blog functionality into existing websites and
develop blog campaigns to boost SEO rankings.
September 2008 – January 2011
Affinity 4, Inc. and Beliefnet.com
Position: Senior Web Designer
Location: Norfolk VA
Use HTML, CSS, PHP and JavaScript to build new product ordering website for
NPO business unit. Build custom landing pages in HTML and CSS for business
partners. Design and develop dynamic PHP web application to dynamically
generate marketing materials. Helped coordinate BN Media’s acquisition of
BELIEFNET.com, website with over 3 million monthly unique visitors. Manage
and maintain corporate websites with updated content and new marketing
incentives. Create HTML email newsletters and marketing incentives. Develop
HTML interactive sales material pages for new product launches and promotional
sales. Developed custom Social Media landing pages and tied into exisiting
Social Media platforms.
September 2003 – January 2008
PlayPower, Inc.
Position: Graphic/Web Designer
Location: Huntersville, NC
Use HTML and CSS to rebrand 5 corporate websites and buildout in a CMS
framework. Develop animated banner ads for product promotion through website
ad campaigns. Work with sales force to develop PHP and MySQL password
protected online marketing material database. Develop monthly e-newsletter in
HTML and CSS for delivery to customer email list. Manage in-house hosted
websites on Windows IIS Server. Develop custom HTML website landing pages
for tracking marketing advertising efforts.
September 1997 – October 2003
ACI Design, Inc.
Position: Tradeshow Exhibit Designer
Location: Chralotte, NC
Work with sales staff and clients to create successful tradeshow strategies.
Design and develop tradeshow exhibits with emphasis toward goals and
budgets. Print and prepare large format inkjet prints for displays. Train and
manage production artists. Install and manage tradeshow exhibit installations.
Skills
Coding Languages
 HTML5
 CSS3
 SASS
 LESS
 PHP
 Javascript
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jQuery
MySQL
AJAX
Software
 Adobe Photoshop
 Adobe Illustrator
 Adobe InDesign
 Sketch
 Affinity Photo
 GIT / versioning systems
 Php Storm
 Sublime
 Atom
 Adobe Dreamweaver
 WorkFront
 Jira
 Confluence
 Eclipse
 WHM
 Cpanel
 Developer Tools/Debugging
 Microsoft Word
 Microsoft Excel
 Microsoft PowerPoint
CMS Systems
 WordPress
 Joomla
 Drupal
 Magento 1& 2
 WooCommerce
 Plugin Development
 Custom Theme Development
 User Guide Creation and Training
Web Development
 Ecommerce
 Responsive/Mobile Coding
 Website Mockups
 HTML Emails
 Direct Mail and Landing Page Design
 Catalog Page Turners and Brochure Viewers
 Site Mapping and Navigation Flow Charting
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Wire Framing and Design Development
Graphic Element Creation
SEO (Search Engine Optomization)
Website Analytics and Data Mining
A/B Landing Page Testing
API Integration
Social Media Integration
Website Advertising
Aaron Wilson – Web Designer / Developer
704-254-9962
[email protected]
www.aaronwilsonweb.com