Aaron Murphy

Resume

Web Developer and Graphic Designer

Summary:
Web Design and Development professional with 8 years of experience heading projects by planning, designing, developing, deploying, managing and maintaining a wide range of web development projects to support organizations intranets, extranets and internet web sites. Background includes team leading, proposal development, comp and spec design, front-end design, backend development, testing and deployment.

I have used my knowledge of web design principles and methods, current and emerging standards, technologies, and industry best practices to help a wide range of clients from non-profits and small businesses to large associations and the Fortune 500.

I also have extensive experience working in print and multimedia design. My work includes logo and collateral design, brochure design, creation of on and offline advertisements, flash animation, streaming audio/video and 3D graphics.

Experience:

Web Design Consultant | Self-Employed | Arlington, VA | 2004 to Current
Provided web, multimedia and graphic design services to corporate and non-profit clients. Developed intranets, extranets and websites for clients. Experience working as a lead on many projects as well as part of larger design/development teams.

Clients Included: Americas Service Commissions, Center for Student Support Services, Dave Marsden for Delegate, DC Public Charter School Administration, Dream Nightclub, Fair Elections Legal Network, Fifth Avenue Committee, Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, GulfStream Lumber, ISEAL, ITF Consulting, MASIE Learning Consortium, NetImpact, Nobeleon Ventures, Orton Family Foundation, Sherman and Associates, Sponsor360, The Unity Campaign, The Winvale Group, Up For Victory, Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, Voters for New Global Policies.

Senior Web Designer | Area 51 Media | Alexandria,VA | 1999 to 2004
I was responsible for the planning, design and implementation of over 50 web design, multimedia, online marketing and print design projects for a large array of clients, including several Fortune 1000 companies.

My main responsibilities included Creative Design, Multimedia Design, Comp Design, Template Creation and content Implementation. I interacted directly with clients from early conceptualization to delivery. I was responsible for creation and stewardship of corporate brand/visual communications. I was also responsible for branding, design and visual development of the company’s flagship portal product, GroupSpace.

Clients Included: AiPoint, Atlantic Coast Airlines / Independence Airlines, Computer Forensic Group, Howard University, MCI WorldCom, NetMACROS, Remote Sensing Technologies, Rumpf Associates International, Security Assurance Group, Trimark Corporation, Tysons Service Corporation, Washington DC Jewish Federation.

Skill Set / Computer Expertise:

Languages: Highly Proficient in PHP, JavaScript / AJAX, HTML and CSS. Proficient in ASP, XML and Coldfusion.
Software: Highly Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Quark, Flash, Dreamweaver, GoLive, Visual Studio, MS Expression Suite, Eclipse. Proficient with Freehand, Blender3D and Maya.
Databases and Servers: Apache, Windows Server, MySQL and MS Access.
CMS and Blogging Platforms: Extensive experience with Joomla, Mambo, Drupal, Community Enterprise, WordPress, Textpad and numerous website add-ons such as Gallery2, Coppermine, etc.
Other skills: I am an Accomplished Photographer with over 45,000 Stock Photos Downloaded at the StockXChange (sxc.hu).My work has appeared in magazines, brochures and websites worldwide.

Education: Psychology (85 Credits) - University of Maryland, College Park, MD

Portfolio: http://www.aaronsportfolio.com

Professional Memberships: AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts

Location

Rockville, MD

Specialties

• Web design
• New media design
• Photography

Experience

8 years

Education

University of Maryland

Affiliations

AIGA

Website

http://www.aaronsportfolio.com