AARON VIKE HAGER

6128 East 137th Avenue, Thornton, Colorado 80602

720.854.9892
new@aaronhager.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronhager - http://www.aaronhager.com/

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Amazingly creative, talented, and competitive professional offering immeasurable
success in designing and developing media-rich web sites and multimedia applica
tions along with extensive project management experience. Worked on numerous pro
jects focusing on total creative judgment for quality and details of finished pr
oduct employing a keen eye for defects toward perfection and fulfillment of proj
ect goals and objectives. Consistent record of completing projects on time and w
ithin budget, coupled with an exemplary aptitude in motivating teams and fosteri
ng organizational cooperation. Accustomed to establishing win-win relationships
with individuals of diverse cultures and organizational backgrounds by addressin
g their concerns and providing total satisfaction. Known for extreme capability
to multitask in a fiercely competitive, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Website Design and Development
- Project Management and Operations
- Product Marketing and Branding
- Graphic Design and Manipulation
- Leadership, Training, and Team Building
- Marketing Campaigns and Promotions
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Client Management Administration
- Problem Resolution and Decision Making
- Articulate Oral and Written Communication

WORK HISTORY
FREELANCE WEB DESIGNER / INTERACTIVE DEVELOPER / PROJECT MANAGER / CONSULTANT
2003–PRESENT
SELF-EMPLOYED - (http://www.aaronhager.com)
Building various kinds of websites from HTML to Flash to PHP based, whether stat
ic or with full custom dynamic CMS systems. Serving numerous agencies such as Di
gital Wave, FxTrans, Defero, Fusion Design Group, Alianda, Art Business One, Avi
d Online and Clear Pixel Design. Design and develop Flash, HTML, video, banners,
e-mail campaigns, consulting, project management as well as print work. Can ski
llfully create custom PHP/MySQL CMS systems based on provided specifications for
use with Flash or HTML based sites.
Accomplished Projects:
- Built two interactive maps for Digital Wave; controlled by an XML file c
reated from a PHP/MySql query: These maps were featured on the homepage of The N
ew York Times website where the received very heavy traffic.
> http://www.rwjf.org/pr/interactive.jsp?id=37
> http://rwjf.org/qualityequality/interactive.jsp?id=38
- This site received a Silver Addy Award in 2008. Currently rebuilding thi
s site with a custom PHP/MySql CMS as well as a fresh Real Estate section that w
ill be far more interactive:
> http://www.lakenona.com/
- Convened with Bryan Wynacht, a freelance photographer to create a site w
hich is 100% controlled by a single XML file that also controls the layout of th
e site:
> http://www.bryanwynacht.com/
- Created a matching website subsequent to the printed brochure given:
> http://www.ownsheratonsteamboat.com/

INTERACTIVE ART DIRECTOR 2008–2009

SPECTRA LOGIC - BOULDER, CO (www.spectralogic.com)
Instrumental in designing, developing, deploying, and supporting content-driven,
media-rich web sites, web applications, and multimedia applications, including
designing and developing a one of a kind Dedupe calculator to be use in tradesho
ws. Created and managed all the Flash based applications used for both the web a
nd internal.
- Commended by the Sales Department Head for exemplary ideas and applicati
ons implemented throughout Spectra.
- Conceptualized and designed videos, tutorials, e-mail campaigns, and int
eractive training for both online and internal use.
- Demonstrated and discussed projects as well as concepts at multiple sale
s seminars, tradeshows, investor meetings and internal company assemblies.
INTERACTIVE ART DIRECTOR / INTERACTIVE PROJECT MANAGER 2006–2008
RYAN+DESLAURIERS - ORLANDO, FL (www.ryanonline.com )
Provided expert oversight to the design group, as well as creating the design an
d development to execute user interface elements, graphics, animation, demonstra
tions, and tutorials supporting the visual, branding, navigational, and stylisti
c needs of web sites and web applications.
- Solidified long-term quality relationships with high-end clients includi
ng Hard Rock, Intrawest, Playground, Tavistock Group, Starwood, Sheraton, Hilton
, 5 Rivers Winery, Berghoff Beer, and Trek.
ART DIRECTOR / PROJECT MANAGER 2005–2006
SCT - LONGWOOD, FL (www.sctflash.com )
Innovated marketing materials for web, magazines, product packaging, newspapers,
e-mail campaigns, banner advertisements, trade shows, and logo design. Advertis
ements were published in numerous magazines including Car and Driver, Corvette,
GM, Race Pages, and Muscle.
- Served as a significant contributor in creating all booth graphics for t
he 2005 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, wherein the list of contacts / future possible c
lients was the highest SCT had received in over 10 years.
LEAD FLASH DEVELOPER / DESIGNER / INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER 2004–2005
UNITECH SOLUTIONS - ORLANDO, FL (www.unitech1.com)
Worked collaboratively with a highly productive team of 30 designers, developers
, and scriptwriters to create interactive classrooms and progress tracking for t
he Navy BECC program under extreme time constraints.
- Wrote and developed Flash ActionScript to create interactive, self-paced
classes for future Navy engineers.
WEBSITE DESIGNER / DEVELOPER 2003–2004
ERA EUROPE - WINTER PARK, FL (www.eraeurope.com)
Played a vital role in designing and developing more than 15 websites for Real E
state group ERA in conjunction with a small team, including:
- http://www.eraeuropeic.com/ http://www.eracaribbean.com/ http://w
ww.eracarib.com/
- Assumed full responsibility in maintaining and updating the daily invent
ory of multi-million dollar properties.
ART DIRECTOR 2002–2004
POINTE WEST DEVELOPERS - VERO BEACH, FL (www.pointewestflorida.com)
Masterfully motivated a team of five designers and developers, which led to the
successful creation of advertising materials for magazines, newspapers, media ki
ts, e-mail campaigns, banner advertisements, and internal interactive sales tool
s.
- Brainstormed innovative layout and design for a wide range of branded pr
oduct and company communications.
- Featured and published advertisements in more than 20 newspapers and 10
magazines nationwide to promote Pointe West Development.

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

REGIONAL MANAGER OF 6 STORES (OVERSEEING 200+ EMPLOYES) - DOMINO'S PIZZA: 1992–2002

EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA, GPA: 4.0
- FULL SAIL UNIVERSITY, WINTER PARK, FL: 2002-2004
Valedictorian; Advanced Achievement Award; Class President; Course Director Awar
d; 100% Attendance
Flash | Web Design | Advanced Web Design | Photoshop | Illustrator | 3D Modeling
| Video Editing | Page Design and Layout
COURSEWORK IN GRAPHIC DESIGN, GPA: 3.9
- BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, COCOA, FL: 200-2002