Aaron Hager: Experienced, Smart and Funny in Chandler, Arizona
Aaron Hager
Experienced, Smart and Funny
Chandler | US
Interests
Animation
Photography
Video editing
Skateboarding
Videography
Action Sports
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Work experience
Aaron Hager
Freelance Manger / Designer / Developer | 01/2000 - Current
Freelance HTML5 Animated Banners built within the Adobe Animate environment. Also Framer webpages.
Creative Direction
Websites
Banners
Emails
Logos
Social Media Posts
Social Media Videos
Print Work
Zimmerman Advertising
Director - Digital Ad Development | 07/2011 - 11/2023
- Led digital ad development for top national brands including McDonalds, Office Depot, and Dunkin Donuts, increasing brand visibility and engagement.
- Provided project support to senior management, managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
- Organized and coordinated meetings, developed materials, and ensured timely follow-ups and task completion.
- Managed digital marketing budgets, optimizing spend and maximizing ROI.
- Designed and developed 1000s of digital assets, projects, animations and videos.
- Consistently delivered fast, accurate, and detailed digital assets, earning respect from bosses and peers.
Spectra Logic
Interactive Director | 08/2008 - 03/2010
- Directed interactive design and development projects, including project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
- Communicated technical concepts in layman’s terms to department heads, facilitating effective cross-department collaboration.
- Supported senior management in project planning and execution, handling all aspects of project management.
- Designed and developed dynamic content-driven media-rich web applications, enhancing user experience and engagement.
- Documented tasks and tracked expenses, ensuring all project elements were well-organized and within budget.
Ryan+Deslauriers
Digital Creative Director | 10/2006 - 07/2008
- Managed all interactive projects, from client communication to project delivery, ensuring alignment with client goals.
- Created financial and time estimates, keeping projects on track and within budget.
- Led the transition from print to digital projects, significantly increasing the company’s interactive portfolio.
- Coordinated project follow-ups and task management, ensuring projects stayed on track and met deadlines.
Superchips Custom Tuning (SCT)
Creative Director | 06/2005 - 09/2006
- Managed all marketing projects, including ad placements in top automotive publications.
- Created comprehensive marketing reports, optimizing ad spend and maximizing campaign ROI.
- Designed and developed marketing materials for various platforms, contributing to record-breaking client engagement at the 2005 SEMA Show.
Unitech Solutions
Lead Flash Designer / Developer | 11/2004 - 06/2005
- Led a team of 8 designers and developers, creating interactive classrooms for the NAVY, ARMY, and Coast Guard.
- Oversaw design and development projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
- Developed front and backend Actionscript, enhancing interactive classroom experiences.
ERA Europe
Digital Designer / Developer | 05/2003 - 11/2004
First job upon graduation from Full Sail. Designed and developed many Micro-Sites, Emails, Banners and Digital assets to be used for marketing the ERA brand and their European properties.
Pointe West Developers
Director of Marketing | 03/2001 - 03/2004
Managed all the marketing projects for Pointe West Development. Designed all necessary print and digital materials which resulted in selling 85% of the development in the 1st year.
Domino's Pizza
Regional Manager | 01/1992 - 01/2000
Worked my way through the ranks from Driver - to - Shift Manager - to - Store Manager - to - Regional Manger where I was in charge of 200+ employees.
Completed the Franchisee Training Program.