Aaron Zygmunt
Chicago, IL
(773) 387-6105
aaron@azygmunt.com

Education:

B.S., Major: Physics/Microelectronics, Minor: Computer Graphics - DePaul University, June 1994

Work Experience:

Newark Electronics
300 S Riverside Plaza
Chicago, IL 60661

Multimedia Design Specialist / Front End Developer : November 2015 - November 2019

  • Create new designs for web and print for an international electronics seller based on company brand standards
  • Regional technical lead as part of a global design team
  • Create new web UI elements with html and javascript
  • Publish html through an IBM Websphere environment
  • Optimize catalog print production by creating database automation routines
  • Works with other technical support to troubleshoot web publishing issues for a global network
  • Create html/css templates for the design team
Chicago Area

Freelance Production Artist / Web Developer : April 2014 - November 2015

  • Retouched photos for catalogs and direct mail
  • Created online portfolios and promotional materials
  • Clients included: Follett's, Steak and Shake, and Newark Electronics
Marketing Support, Inc.
200 E. Randolph, Suite 5000
Chicago, IL

Front End Developer: July 2011 - March 2014

  • Was the lead interactive developer for a mid-sized marketing agency
  • Created internet-based marketing materials (emails, landing pages, promotional websites, analytics tracking, and social media apps)
  • Created wireframes and designed interfaces for optimal user experience
  • Created interactive solutions using HTML/CSS, Javascript, jQuery, and PHP
  • Produced web graphics using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Created and used CMS-based solutions with Drupal and WordPress
  • Used SVN and Git version control systems to manage assets
  • Clients included: Adobe, Emerson, MB Bank, Steamist
GSP Marketing Services
320 W Ohio
Chicago, IL

Graphic Artist / Production Manager / Web Designer / Programmer / Technician: June 2002 - July 2011

  • Retouched photos for catalogs and direct mail
  • Managed color from photograph to final print production
  • Created and cleaned up vector logos and images
  • Created Flash assets
  • Directed photograpy composition and layout
  • Managed accounts with a focus on client communication and satisfaction
  • Created graphics for web and screen
  • Programmed websites, emails, and banner ads
  • Provided technical support for IT and prepress issues
  • Clients included: Sears, MB Bank, Lenscrafters, FTD, Quantum Foods, Heritage
Chicago Area

Freelance Graphic Designer / Technician: October 1998 - June 2002

  • Installed and upgraded Windows 98/NT and MacOS systems and networks
  • Produced magazine ads, websites, and custom 3D graphics
  • Clients included: Haggerty Enterprises, GSP Marketing, and Kingston Mines
ComuniGrafix
5550 W. Armstrong
Chicago, IL

Graphic Artist / Computer Technician: September 1996 - October 1998

  • Produced pre-press graphics using Photoshop, Quark, and Illustrator
  • Upgraded and repaired in-house computers and network
  • Authored and maintained job tracking and billing database
  • Operated and maintained Fire1000 film plotter

References:

  • Available upon request

Programming Languages:

  • HTML/CSS, Javascript, jQuery, React, SASS/LESS, Webpack, Python, PHP, C/C++, Java, Perl, WordPress, Drupal, Visual Basic, Pascal, FORTRAN, BASIC, Assembler, AppleScript

Software

  • Includes: Adobe Creative Suite, Jetbrains Webstorm, Android Studio, MySQL, PostgreSQL, FileMaker Pro, Quark, Microsoft Office, Mathematica

Operating Systems:

  • Includes: Unix, Linux, MS Windows, MacOS, Android, iOS

Research:

  • 1994, Wrote digital oscilloscope interfacing software for fiber optics research - Accepted for publication by Applied Optics, Fall 1995
  • June-August 1993, Assisted in fiber optics research project - Accepted for publication by the American Journal of Physics, Fall 1995

Related Courses:

  • Computer Training: Hands-On Networking with NT Server
  • Physics: Linear Electric Circuits, Active Circuits, Analog Integrated Circuits, Digital Integrated Circuits, Electronic Communication Systems, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Laser Physics
  • Mathematics: Calculus, Multivariable Analysis, and Linear Algebra Methods of Theoretical Physics
  • Computer Science: Intro to Structured Programming Using C Intro to Computer Graphics, Three-Dimensional Graphics, Curved Surface Modeling for CAD