Aperture's file naming. Am I doing something wrong?

I hate Aperture's file naming with every ounce of my being. It is so frustrating and this simple item kills my workflow. I am hoping it's me and I'm doing it wrong. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
1. I import the originals. File name is _dsc.0450.nef
2. On import, I change the name to lapresle200909260450 and sort by image date.
3. I edit.
4. I move images around and group them visually by subject: the details, the groomsmen, etc...
5. I rename the files sequentially. So file #450 might now be #575. The new name might be iconex090926prf0575 and sort by version name.
The proofs go up and the client orders #575. I open the image in A2, edit with Photoshop and save. I go back to A2 and the stack now has two images, iconex090926prf0575 and lapresle200909260450. I export the client's retouched image to a folder on my desktop. My file naming presets are "version name_custom name" with the custom names being 4x6, 5x7, 8x10. When I'm ordering from my lab, each image has the print size in the name so I can keep big orders straight.
After each image that gets an external edit, I have to go into the folder on my desktop and rename the file. Is there any way to have A2 export the image with the name that is visible? Going back in and highlighting and renaming every file to match the proof is so time consuming.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers-Kevin

I import files as they are, no renaming. Then when I'm completely finished editing and organizing them within folders/projects/albums, + any additional editing in PS or other external editors, I relocate masters to my desk top and rename them then. A few seconds later I consolidate those same files back into the Aperture library and there they sit with new "file names." This method works for me but it helps to have tons of free space on the desktop and 16 cores rockin.
Now why can't aperture export "file names" not version names but files names makes absolutely no sense! There is no preset for this and that needs to be fixed. I export custom name and index using the same exact name as the file name to put the images online or where ever. As long as nothing was moved or deleted this method sends images out matching the file names. You need to make sure that all your editing is done before you relocate and consolidate masters. My invoice from Paypal matches the files in my library. Perfect work flow if you never mess up the rough edit, if no body ever wants additional changes-lol, it's really a linear process, and is very limited*
Editing images in apertures external editor or aperture dodge and burn is just stupid because they both create a additional tiff file in an attempt to force nondestructive editing. Where is the switch to turn this off! Please, we're professionals, lets' go manual.
No switch, so I don't use it. It's a failed system like most other "round trip editing" attempts from apple like fcp, soundtrack, and others. I've used them all for years and they only work about half the time, removed from my work flow, end of story.
Instead, prior to relocating and consolidating, I just export out the raw file as a 16 bit tiff and reimport it into aperture when editing is done in PS. Again, my computer does this in under a second, so it works for me.
*Okay, rwboyer, has a very good approach to the problem. Do it the programs way instead of our way. Renaming the masters on import and only adding extensions later is really the way to go. All your searches will always hit the master name so all the extra stuff after the master name can personalize your client without ever changing the master name. He is also right regarding the use of metadata, it's really the reason why I'll forever be a aperture guy.
Having said all that, I still think my way could be the fastest for all kinds of reasons with just two fixes.
Add preset to export file names
toggle switch, for editing raw files in Photoshop raw instead of creating new tiff files.
Rwboyer, makes perfect sense, great approach.
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