Aaron Markwell Email & Phone Number

Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Provide Graphic Design support for the Strategic and Operational Rockets and Missiles (STORM) Project Office, developing and implementing professional quality graphics for the Directorates, Product Offices, and front office requirements. Interface and coordination between functional areas within the STORM Project Office, for development of interim and final graphic products.Perform extensive development and design of briefings, publications, and technical illustrations, staff call charts, and documentation for both hard copy and computer slide show presentation.Perform on-site integration of graphic products to include development of graphic non-technical user guides and visual aids, laminations, print framing, logo design, preparation of punched and bound publication hard copies, plotter printed and foam core mounted signs, professional business cards, program display boards and flyer handouts, as well as training material.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Assist in performing system acceptance tests according to test plans and writing software trouble reports.Perform testing from an end user perspective, verifying and validating that the software functions as intended.Participate in the Agile Development Process (SCRUM) and daily meetings to discuss previous, current, and forecasted workflow.Create and maintain test cases that effectively exercise functionality of code and requirements.

Huntsville, Alabama Area

Provide graphic support by designing MEARS marketing materials including items such as redesign of the MEARS logo, brochure, business cards, exhibit booth, signage, website graphics, and PowerPoint presentations.Provide user interface (UI) graphic mock-ups based off written requirements to be delivered to the software development team.Act as the Support Lead and guide the MEARS support team and ensure the success of MEARS operations.Provide support and training in person, as well as via telephone and e-mail to customers utilizing the MEARS configuration and data management application.Use deductive problem-solving skills to investigate and solve a broad range of user requests.Assist and train fellow support staff in troubleshooting customer issues.Assist in the writing of functional requirements for new software functionality.Participate in configuration control board (CCB) meetings to discuss and review functional requirements.Function as the Test Manager performing the following functions: Coordinate preliminary and formal testing to ensure software stability and continuity. Create, organize, and execute test cases utilizing Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS). Generate testing schedule, create testing data, assign test cases, and monitor team testing progress to ensure release deadlines are met. Facilitate customer testing to ensure end-user vision is captured with implemented software enhancements.Conduct testing of the MEARS application during the software release cycle which includes full regression, new functionality and bug testing of the software before it is released to the customer.Enter detailed software bug reports into TFS.

Huntsville, Al

Applied creativity and efforts in making unique and interesting designs and layouts for print and web advertisements, special section covers, The Huntsville R&D Report magazine, and the AUSA The Salute newsletter.Make use of creative fonts, photographs, colors, and images to develop eye-catching advertisements.Edit and manipulate designs, layouts, illustrations, and photographs according to client specifications.Worked closely with the advertising reps in order to achieve client satisfaction.

Fayetteville, Tn

Developed artwork and layouts for print advertisements.Page layout of Birmingham; Mississippi; and East Tennessee Medical News newspapers.Color-correction and manipulation of images for ads and newspaper layouts.Updated online content, including articles, images, and advertisements.Took on an IT role in setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining Apple computers.

Chester, Vt

Developed artwork and layouts for print including advertisements, posters, CD covers, and postcards.Color-correction and manipulation of images for use in designed pieces.