Aaron Barlow - Professional Resume

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A clean, modern LaTeX resume template with professional formatting and easy customization

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Features

• Modern Design: Clean, professional layout with Georgia font
• Easy Customization: Simple LaTeX commands for consistent formatting
• Cross-Platform: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows
• Automated Build: Makefile for seamless compilation
• Font Support: Uses XeLaTeX for advanced typography
• Responsive Layout: Optimized for A4 paper with compact margins

Quick Start

Prerequisites

You'll need a modern LaTeX distribution with XeLaTeX support:

macOS (using Homebrew):

brew install --cask mactex
# Or: make install-macos

Ubuntu/Debian:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install -y texlive-full latexmk
# Or: make install-ubuntu

Fedora/CentOS/RHEL:

sudo dnf install -y texlive-scheme-full latexmk
# Or: make install-fedora

Windows: Download and install MiKTeX or TeX Live

Compile the Resume

Using Makefile (Recommended):

git clone https://github.com/aroswift/resume.git
cd resume
make resume

Manual Compilation:

make clean
xelatex -interaction=nonstopmode resume.tex
xelatex -interaction=nonstopmode resume.tex  # Run twice for proper formatting

Quick Compile (Single Run):

xelatex resume.tex

View the Resume:

• macOS: make open-macos
• Linux: make open-linux
• Windows: Open resume.pdf in your preferred PDF viewer

Project Structure

resume/
├── resume.tex          # Main LaTeX source file
├── resume.pdf          # Compiled PDF output (generated)
├── Makefile            # Build automation and utilities
├── README.md           # This documentation
└── .gitignore          # Git ignore patterns

Customization

Content Updates

Edit resume.tex to personalize your information:

1. Personal Information: Update contact details in the header section
2. Experience: Modify \experienceentry commands in the Experience section
3. Skills: Update the skills list in the Skills section
4. Projects: Add or modify projects in the Selected Projects section
5. Education: Update academic background and achievements

Styling Options

The resume features a professional design with:

• Font: Georgia (professional, readable)
• Font Size: 11pt (optimal readability)
• Paper: A4 (international standard)
• Margins: 0.6 inches (compact layout)
• Colors: Gray accents for visual hierarchy

Custom Commands

• \resumesection{Title} - Creates section headers with gray underlines
• \experienceentry{Company}{Dates}{Title}{Location} - Formats experience entries
• \smallbullet{Text} - Creates compact bullet points

Available Commands

Command	Description
make resume	Compile the resume to PDF
make clean	Remove auxiliary LaTeX files
make clean-all	Remove all generated files including PDF
make install-macos	Install LaTeX on macOS
make install-ubuntu	Install LaTeX on Ubuntu/Debian
make install-fedora	Install LaTeX on Fedora/CentOS
make open-macos	Open PDF on macOS
make open-linux	Open PDF on Linux

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Fontspec Package Error:

Fatal Package fontspec Error: The fontspec package requires either XeTeX or LuaTeX

Solution: Use XeLaTeX instead of pdflatex. The Makefile is already configured correctly.

Compilation Engine Requirements:

• This resume uses fontspec package which requires XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX
• Do NOT use: pdflatex or latex
• Use: xelatex or lualatex
• The Makefile automatically uses the correct engine

Missing LaTeX Packages:

! LaTeX Error: File `fontspec.sty' not found

Solution: Install a complete TeX Live distribution that includes all packages.

Font Not Found:

! Font \TU/Georgia(0)/m/n/11=Georgia at 11pt not loadable

Solution: Georgia font should be available on most systems. If issues persist, the template will fall back to system fonts.

Compilation Errors:

! LaTeX Error: Something's wrong--perhaps a missing \item

Solution: Run make clean and recompile to clear any cached files.

Minor Font Warnings:

Missing character: There is no ‑ (U+2011) in font Georgia

Solution: These warnings don't prevent compilation and can be safely ignored. The PDF will still generate correctly.

Getting Help

1. Check Installation: Ensure you have a complete LaTeX distribution installed
2. Verify Files: Make sure all files are in the same directory
3. Clean Build: Run make clean before recompiling
4. Check Logs: Review resume.log for detailed error information

Development Guidelines

• Test compilation on multiple platforms
• Update documentation for any new features
• Follow existing code style and formatting
• Add appropriate error handling

License

This resume template is freely available and modifiable for personal and professional use. Feel free to adapt it for your own needs!

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