Aaron Karp karpar@gmail.com http://resume.karpar.com/ 374 East Paces Ferry Rd. NE #203 Atlanta, GA 30305 mobile: 678.358.1565 SKILLS SUMMARY - Graphic Design for the Internet - User-Interface Design and Human Factors Evaluation - Web Site Construction - Internet Application Programming - Internet/Operating System/Application Troubleshooting and Support - 3D Modeling and Animation - Game Art & Design - Hardware Installation, Configuration, and Support WORK EXPERIENCE Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing Web/IT Specialist Overhauled existing Wordpress-based web site, adding significant new functionality through plug-ins and custom code. Executed art director's layouts as standards-compliant HTML/CSS and converted that code into Wordpress templates. Provided IT support for Macintosh workstations and servers. - Converted designs from Adobe InDesign to web-ready graphics in Photoshop. - Built new Wordpress templates to incorporate pre-existing custom code as well as new custom functionality. - Supported Macintosh desktops and laptops running versions of OS X from 10.3 through 10.6 and a wide variety of applications. - Administered Macintosh OS X 10.6 servers. - Implemented remote backup solution for file servers using rsync. Freelance Web Designer/Developer 9.2008-5.2010 Provided web design and development services to a variety of clients. Created completely new web sites and performed updates and overhauls of existing sites. Pages were built with 100% standards-compliant, cross- browser compatible HTML/CSS, improving searchability through the use of semantically appropriate CSS. Creative Loafing Web Master/Web Developer 7.2005-9.2008 Maintained web sites for alternative weekly newspapers in multiple markets. Developed new features and applications for special initiatives and promotions. Spearheaded the development of new media projects. Assisted in major redesigns of online offerings. - Provided multiple design mockups for major redesigns of content-rich, high- traffic web portal. - Administered multi-blog environment using Wordpress Mu, handling extensive template design using standards-compliant XHTML/CSS. - Provided quick response on site update/modification/creation requests from a wide variety of internal customers. - Helped maintain appropriate balance between editorial and marketing content and presentation on company sites - Developed special sites, contests, and user registration features in PHP/MySQL. Spa Sydell Internet Developer/Graphic Designer 8.2003-7.2005 Rebuilt the existing Spa Sydell web site (running on Microsoft Commerce Server) from the ground up using all open-source software. Supervised the creation of the Red Hat 7.3 servers that host the site, troubleshooting OS and server software problems. Created extensions of the functionality of the osCommerce shopping cart software. Also responsible for design of print collateral including magazine and newspaper ads, mass mailers, storefront window displays, posters, and other items. Designed logos and packaging for new product lines and created related marketing materials. - Created a fully functional and feature-rich e-commerce site from the ground up. - Programmed a wide array of extensions to the osCommerce platform using PHP and MySQL. - Completely rearchitected the site, resulting in drastic improvements in usability and functionality. - Supervised server configuration and troubleshot software problems. - Designed all print collateral for Spa Sydell, including print advertising, mailings, store displays, and new product lines. Earthlink, Inc. Interface Designer, Management Information Systems 9.2001-4.2002 Designer, Intranet Development 12.2000-9.2001 Technical Communicator, Operations Documentation 4.2000-12.2000 Provided design services for intranet sites and applications. Responsible for UI and human factors considerations, as well as aesthetics and conformance to general internal site guidelines. Assisted in creation and implementation of interface-conscious development process. Programmed pages in simple HTML and managed dynamic content through Dhtml/JavaScript and PHP. Assisted in programming dynamic template-based rendering and delivery systems utilizing PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, Perl, and XML. Created incidental graphics for a wide array of uses, including buttons, headers, and screenshots for documentation. - Led design and assisted heavily in programming major overhaul of corporate intranet. - Designed complete interfaces for several high-traffic, mission-critical web applications. - Unified and standardized large groups of CGI forms to improve usability and ease of maintenance. - Performed heuristic evaluations on user interfaces prior to release. - Implemented usability guidelines for web-based applications and user interfaces. MindSpring Enterprises Senior Web Programmer, Web Design 2.1998-4.2000 Designed and built web sites for external customers. Responsible for all aspects of site creation, from initial client consultation and brainstorming to mockup, build-out, delivery, and instructing the client on how to maintain and modify their content. Became primary developer for all e-commerce sites, earning the nickname "e-kommisar" for creative solutions to limitations inherent in the closed-source commerce packages used by MindSpring. Programmed extensions to these packages primarily in Perl with some JavaScript and PHP. - Handled start-to-finish site creation for a wide variety of customers with a wide variety of audiences. - Considered the "go-to guy" for all e-commerce sites undertaken by the department. - Developed many workarounds to problems in e-commerce packages, most of which were called "impossible" by those packages' technical support. MindSpring Enterprises Technical Support Representative, Technical Support 2.1997-2.1998 Handled customer technical issues via phone in a high-volume call center rated best in the ISP industry by many publications, several years running. Troubleshot problems in a wide variety of internet applications (e-mail clients, web browsers, news clients, instant messaging clients, FTP)on all major operating systems (Windows 95/NT/3.1, Macintosh OS 7 and higher, Unix/Linux). - Assisted customers with widely varied computer configurations and levels of experience. - Maintained high "fixed on first call" rate. - Initiated and developed a set of easy-to-follow web-based instructions for users who wished to connect to the internet without using MindSpring's software on any platform. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE - Extensive web programming experience using PHP, Perl, HTML, CSS/DHTML, CGI, XML, MySQL, JavaScript - Experience in prototyping, mockup, and design using Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. - Thorough understanding of design fundamentals and theory (ID, graphic design, web design, UI design) - Exemplary written and verbal communication skills - Comprehensive knowledge of Networking, Internet applications and troubleshooting - Facility with variety of operating systems: UNIX, Windows, Macintosh, BeOS - Extensive experience with hardware installation, configuration, and trouble- shooting - Well-versed in all Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Fireworks - Extensive experience creating 3D visuals and content using Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine 3. - BFA in Game Art & Design, Art Institute of Atlanta, Magna cum Laude, June 2010 REFERENCE References, additional work history, and salary history are available upon request. 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