Robert Boyd
Contact: zfmzv2@r.postjobfree.com | robertgboyd.com
917-***-**** | 610-***-**** | 1501 Willowbrook Drive Bethlehem, PA 18015
Career Profile: Creative as well as practically skilled graphic designer. Started working in the financial world of Wall Street and moved on to advertising.
Gained a reputation for working well under pressure with deadlines, last minute changes and keeping focused when there is much at stake.
As a known team player, has been recognized for having the keen ability to interpret and translate what is trying to be achieved in the creative process. Whether being asked to step out creatively or simply follow a standard, always delivers in an organized fashion.
Responsible, completely loyal and passionate.
Technical Skills: Experienced with both Mac and PC as well as translating work cross platform.
Well versed in:
PowerPoint
Keynote
Word
Excel
InDesign
Ilustrator
Photoshop
Sound Forge (audio editing)
Familiar with Dreamweaver, Quark and Filemaker Pro
Knowledgeable in all manners of A/V technology
Professional Experience:
1990 – June, 2011 McCann Erickson, New York
Senior Computer Artist | A/V Services Manager
Designing on-screen, online and print communications for new business, corporate and client teams. Created presentations, animatics, document templates, websites, logos, corporate identity and a variety of printed collateral, publications, documents, reports, etc.
In 2009 also took over the role of A/V Services Manager. Responsibilities included: maintaining computer, video and projection technology for 60 conference rooms, video/photography of company meetings/events and providing on/off-site AV technical support.
Other responsibilities: Maintaining a digital library of completed work and an on-line database of new business presentations and RFP/RFI documents for company-wide use.
1990 Artmachines, New York
Trainer, Graphic Designer, Installation Technician, Jack of all trades at a Value Added Re-seller.
1985 - 1990 New York Stock Exchange
Computer Consultant/Graphic Designer.
Education: Studied Fine Arts at School of Visual Arts, print layout design and computer graphics at Pratt Manhattan. Continuing education at Nobel Desktop.
Interest: An avid skier, novice golfer, bass player (three time winner in the Battle of The Ad Bands). A proud recent co-founder of STANDD (Stop Texting and Driving) a non-profit dedicated to raising money and awareness for the victims and families.