Aaron Design

Experienced and creative marketing professional with background in writing, graphic design, illustration and web. Known as an innovative leader who can enlist others and make things happen.

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Education

Bachelor of Arts, Art and Mass Communications
Briar Cliff University, Sioux City, IA

experience

Sr. Graphic Designer
Onto Innovation, Bloomington, MN
September 2006-Present

Manage all aspects of the company brand – including the website, corporate communication materials and products. Manage relationships with vendors for printing and the web.

• Played key role in the creation and implementation of new branding after a large-scale merger including key branding campaigns and initiatives
• Designed new company website from ideation to rollout
• Initiated and led the development of the company intranet site
• Developed a social media plan

Graphic Design Consultant
aarondesign
2001-Present

• Hired to produce new identity for Bewiki – a new internet start-up company
• Called on to create WordPress web sites for non-profits and businesses

In my free-time

Publisher
The Phoenix Spirit
April 2018-Present

• Produce this recovery-based newspaper (and website) with a circulation of 15k in the Twin Cities, that provides hope and encouragement to those affected by addiction.

Founder, Writer
ThreeThriftyGuys.com
April 2010-September 2019 (Sold)

• Recognized by Oprah.com, Time, MSN, StarTribune and LifeHacker
• Authored sponsored content for American Express, Ooma, TaxAct, CreditKarma and more
• Over 40,000 pageviews a month

Technical Skills

Adobe Creative Suite CC, Microsoft Suite (PC/Mac), web-design and basic understanding of HTML/CSS, all relevant social media platforms, SEO, Google Analytics, WordPress, MailChimp

Organizations / Activities

• Member of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Past Design Mentor
• Board Member, Oaks Counseling
• Past President, Harrison Hills Homeowners Association