Aaron M. Katz
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web design and production, digital media processing, technology solutions

Aaron holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Technology Management from the pioneering and highly acclaimed program at The Graduate Technology Center of Marlboro College.

 Helping creative professionals, small businesses and non-profit organizations express themselves through the web.

 

BACKGROUND

 

education

Master of Science, Strategic Technology Management, The Graduate Technology Center of Marlboro College, Brattleboro, VT; 2001.

Master of Arts, Religion and Culture in Modern Society, Boston University, Boston, MA; 2000.

Bachelor of Arts with honors, Comparative Religion and Psychology, Marlboro College, Marlboro, Vermont; 1991.

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Aaron M. Katz is a freelance web designer with over seven years of experience in the field of web production, desktop publishing, technology management and communications. Aaron holds a Master of Science degree in Strategic Technology Management from the pioneering and highly acclaimed program at the Graduate Technology Center of Marlboro College in Brattleboro, Vermont.

In 1996 Aaron participated in the founding of the Center for Millennial Studies (CMS) at Boston University, creating their database system, designing, editing and producing their newsletter, Millennial Stew, and updating their award winning web site. From 1996 to 1998 Aaron worked for the CMS, consulting with researchers, academics and media outlets and was cited in various publications including the New York Post and the Jerusalem Report.

In 1999 Aaron joined the Project on Defense Alternatives at the Commonwealth Institute where he served as Director of Communications and Publications until 2001.

While pursuing a Master of Science in Strategic Technology Management Aaron provided extensive consultative web services to Farm Aid, the national non-profit organization founded by Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp. Applying the latest in web technology systems, Aaron provided an overall assessment of Farm Aid's web presence including design elements, site structure, marketing and legal issues. The project culminated in a comprehensive Internet strategy for enhancing Farm Aid's web presence as well as increasing viewership and brand awareness. Aaron successfully created and designed a new gateway index page for better site access as well as researching and presenting options for incorporating interactive elements with the purpose of facilitating online issues advocacy and user activism.

Aaron is skilled in HTML, DHTML, Javascript, digital video conversion and encoding and the latest programs including Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, Adobe GoLive, Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, Acrobat, InDesign, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Macintosh and Windows platforms including Mac OS X. He also possesses a keen understanding of current technology issues and Web trends including elements of usability and navigation, graphic design, scenario building, online marketing, Web infrastructures, engineering concepts and legal issues.

"Some of the most qualified industry talent available."

     — Interface Monthly (refering to graduates of The Graduate Technology Center of Marlboro College)

"One of the most forward-thinking, pioneering courses of study to be found anywhere in the country"

      — Vermont Magazine

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