Dynamic Resume v2.3

A zero-dependency Markdown-to-HTML resume generator that creates a single, standalone HTML file suitable for GitHub Pages, local viewing, printing to PDF, and professional portfolio sites. Built for accessibility, mobile-first design, and easy regeneration.

Files

• build_resume.py — Python generator script
• resume_template_configurable.html — HTML template with embedded CSS + JavaScript
• william-claytor-resume.md — Example Markdown resume
• test.html — Generated output for testing

Quick Start

python build_resume.py resume.md output.html

Optional custom config:

python build_resume.py resume.md output.html --config custom.config.json

Features

Theme Toggle

• Cycles through Auto → Dark → Light
• Auto respects system preferences
• Stored in localStorage

Content Views

• Short: Recent 3 positions, top 3 bullets each, earlier experience summarized
• Full: Complete resume with all details
• Smooth animated transitions

Navigation

• Desktop sidebar, mobile drawer
• Home scrolls to top
• Active section highlighting

Links Section

• Format: "Label — URL" with clickable links
• Removed from header for cleaner design

Print/PDF Ready

• Clean layout with hidden controls
• Optimized for printing

Accessibility

• Semantic HTML5
• Full keyboard navigation
• Screen reader support
• WCAG color contrast
• Reduced motion support
• Mobile-first responsive

Deployment

GitHub Pages

python build_resume.py resume.md index.html
# Commit and enable GitHub Pages

Local

Double-click the HTML file. Works offline.

Philosophy

Markdown is the source of truth. Edit Markdown, regenerate HTML, deploy. Never edit generated HTML directly.

v2.3 Updates

• Navigation: Home as first nav item
• Links: Fixed rendering, "Label — URL" format
• UI: Removed search (use browser Ctrl+F)
• View button: Clear "Content: Short/Full" labels
• Cleaner toolbar with essential controls only

Zero dependencies • Fully accessible • Print-ready