Aaron Louie - Résumé

Aaron J. Louie aaron at yetiarts dot com [objective] [education] [skills] [experience] [interests] [writing sample] [portfolio]

My purpose for posting this online website and resume is to solicit interest in my abilities, which include graphic and web design, illustration, writing, and research.

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B.S., Psychology and Biology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, June 1997
Graduate Nursing Assistant, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon, September 1996

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Web Site Design & Management

• Advanced skills in Linux (Apache, Zope) and MacOS (WebSTAR, WebTen) web server installation, configuration, and management (UWOSM, YA).
• Fluent in web page design using raw HTML as well as Netscape Gold, Netscape Communicator, Adobe Page Mill, and several other internet development tools (UWOSM, YA).
• Specialized abilities in search engine positioning and optimization through improving information architecture and metadata design (UWOSM, YA).
• Have maintained personal web site and online portfolio for 6 years.
• Monitored search, system, and access logs of various web sites using a variety of Linux, UNIX, and Windows-based tools (UO, UWOSM, YA).
• Created web sites for university courses, organizations, and student groups (UO, CH, UORL, UWOSM, YA).
• Built web pages for various clients in Washington, DC (BI).
• Maintained Executive Office portions of inter- and intranet sites (AAAS).
• Created and maintained monthly online staff newsletter (HTSC).

Layout & Graphic Design

• Extensive experience using layout & desktop publishing software such as PageMaker and Quark
• Computer and graphic arts production using 2D & 3D graphic production software, including PhotoShop, Painter, Illustrator, Freehand, 3D Studio, Bryce, CAD, and several others
• Artwork creation & illustration in a variety of media, including pen & pencil, oil & watercolor, and photography
• 8 years freelance graphic design experience (UO, CH, UORL, YA).
• Created materials for use in Oregon Drivers Manual and other publications for statewide distribution (ODOT).
• Designed and produced promotional materials (logos, posters, flyers, t-shirts, brochures, and banners) for several campus organizations and events (UO, UORL, CH).
• Published cartoon for the Oregon Daily Emerald, a campus-wide student newspaper (UO).
• Created graphics for use in course web pages (UO).
• Produced illustrations and clip art for scientific career guide publication (AAAS).
• Graphic design and layout editor for monthly staff newsletter in both print and web formats (HTSC).

Medical & Scientific Experience

• Participated in design of educational research and site value analysis project (UWOSM, PETTT).
• Training in laboratory procedures and terminology through coursework in biology and psychology (UO)
• Training in medical terminology and patient care procedures as through nursing assistant practicum at Sacred Heart Hospital (LCC)
• 1 year of experience in an academic/non-profit setting at AAAS involved screening of incoming materials for Executive Officer, required basic understanding of scientific and medical terminology and concepts.
• Nearly a year of experience in a laboratory setting as Research Technologist includes knowledge of laboratory techniques and DNA isolation methods on both conceptual and practical levels. Involves a thorough understanding of genetics, cellular physiology, molecular biology, and laboratory techniques (HTSC).

Programming & Scripting Skills

• Designed and implemented object-oriented ZClass article product and associated CGI in Zope (UWOSM)
• Created numerous custom Perl, PHP, and JavaScript scripts for web site and server maintenance (UWOSM, YA)
• Fluent: HTML, SSI
• Proficient: C/C++, PHP, JavaScript, XML, DTML (Zope)
• Capable: Python, Perl, Java

Spreadsheet & Database Design

• Created and managed object-oriented Zope Object Database (UWOSM).
• Designed sequencing and project tracking database with Access (HTSC).
• Created statistical reports of quality and tracked progress of projects using Excel (HTSC).
• Worked with Site Manager to use Visual Basic, SQL, and Cold Fusion to link database to intranet (HTSC).
• With Excel, converted paper forms to electronic format for ease of use by loan officers (KB).
• Created employee information database using MS Access (UWKC).
• Analyzed behavioral and ecological data using statistical method tools in MS Excel (UO).

Productivity & Presentation Experience

• Extensive experience with all aspects of word processing software, especially MS Word and Corel WordPerfect, including HTML conversion, mail merge, forms, and macros.
• Spoke on XML, data design, and Zope content management system for medical education informatics course (UWOSM).
• Presented patient education distributed content management program at faculty retreat (UWOSM).
• Created slides for use in presentations by staff of Executive Office using PowerPoint (AAAS).
• Used MS PowerPoint to create presentations for various courses (UO).
• Created reports of market research findings using Word and Excel for DMV advertising program (ODOT).

Project Planning & Fiscal Management

• Collaborated with research project design team for educational technology (PETTT)
• Assisted in design of laboratory protocols and tracking of project progress (HTSC).
• Acted as a planning liaison for the Physics section of the AAAS at the 1998 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
• Processed timesheet and petty cash paperwork for Executive Office (AAAS).
• Managed funds and activities planning for 80-student resident hall and 10-hall student housing complex (UORL).
• Conducted market research and fiscal analysis of DMV advertising program (ODOT).

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Web Architect
Program for Educational Transformation Through Technology,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
October 1999 - Present

Web Master & Public Information Specialist
Department of Orthopaedics,
University of Washington, Seattle, WA
October 1999 - Present

Web Developer & Co-Founder
Yeti Arts Web Design, Seattle, WA
August 1999 - Present

Research Technologist
University of Washington, Molecular Biotechnology, HTSC, Seattle, WA
February 1999 - October 1999

Data Analyst & Laboratory Helper
University of Washington, Molecular Biotechnology, HTSC, Seattle, WA
December 1998 - January 1998

Administrative Assistant, Temporary
Kelly Services, Seattle, WA
September 1998 - November 1998

Executive Office Secretary
American Association for the Advancement of Science
December 1997 - July 1998

Administrative Assistant, Temporary
Temps & Co., Washington, D.C.
September 1997 - December 1997

Residence Hall Resident Assistant
Office of Residence Life
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
September 1995 - June 1997


Teaching Assistant, Forest Biology
Department of Biology
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
September 1996 - December 1996

Superintendent/Resident Assistant
Chelsea House Cooperative Living, Eugene, Oregon
August 1994 - June 1995

Graphic Artist
Oregon Daily Emerald
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
January 1995-June 1995

Summer Intern, Office Assistant
Communications Branch
Oregon Department of Transportation, Salem, Oregon
June 1993-September 1993


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Music: French horn, trumpet, vocal
Outdoors: Bicycling
Arts: Paint, pencil, ink, writing, reading


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