Robert F. Wolpert
Frisco, Texas 75034
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Qualifications Summary:
I am a high energy Designer and Leader with over 24 years of experience in the IT sales and graphic fields. Worked on proposal graphics, oral presentations and marketing materials on large strategic deals in a variety of industries including: Health Care, Manufacturing, High Tech, Aerospace/Defense, Communications, and more.
Relevant Experience:
DXC Technology Plano, TX
Creative Services Team Leader /Art Director
§ Managed and created presentations/RFP graphics for Global Sales Support Group for deals $100M+
§ Managed global design team
§ Responsible for assigning projects to designers based on skills sets needed
§ Consulted on future strategy for the corporate design teams
§ Collaborated with pursuit teams
§ Managed, concepted and created informational solution overview designs
§ Digital content strategist with the focus on solving problems to achieve business goals
§ Mentored sales force on new corporate branding strategy
§ Enhanced user satisfaction by improving design processes and workflow
§ Managed all aspects of design projects including approving presentations before they are delivered to customers
Hewlett Packard / HPE Plano, TX
Creative Services Team Leader /Art Director
§ Managed creative services team
§ Mentored designers in England, India, Sydney, Canada and the United States that led to global wins
§ Created & Enhanced CEO/ Executive Leadership Team presentations
§ Developed custom branding Style Guide for the corporation
§ Implemented design for new corporate branding strategy September 2016
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Present
September 2010
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September 2016
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§ Directed global design sessions to architect new solutions that streamlined entire organization and internal business processes
§ Designed module for dashboard-client reporting
§ Responsible for full project cycle, from initial client concept meeting to providing final project files
§ Facilitated all graphic responsibilities for numerous organizations within HPE to include board meetings, sales presentations, executive conferences etc.
§ Designed and produced multiple materials such as logos, business cards, brochures, collateral, PowerPoint presentations and web graphics Invensys Plano, TX
Principle Graphic Designer
§ Art directed CEO/ Executive Leadership Team presentations
§ Developed strategic plan to merge 7 product brands into one cohesive corporate brand while leveraging the synergies of the brands
§ Create and utilize Executive Leadership Team roundtable presentations
§ Developed custom branding Style Guide for the corporation
§ Implemented brand roll out for corporate branding strategy
§ Designed module for dashboard-client reporting
§ Worked directly with the Web Director in creating branding/navigation of the Intranet/Internet site
Electronic Data Systems Corporation Plano, TX
Strategic Sales Centre /Regional Sales Center Leveraged Design Team Lead
§ Created design best practices for the newly created Strategic Sales Center
(Mega deals over $100m+)
§ Leader for global presentations for all competitive market segments
§ Directly responsible for managing 12 global SSC/RSC Art Directors and Graphic Design Teams
§ Responsible for concept and design of sales presentations and proposal graphics
§ Received bonus for outstanding performance for contributions on the EDS Brand Decision Board
§ Created visuals for corporate marketing projects from initial concept to development and production
§ Set up design concepts for customers, company presentations, and helped defined future strategy for the corporate design teams April 2006
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September 2010
March 1994
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April 2006
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§ Evaluate and guide graphic employees on all aspects of design projects from start to finish
§ Introduced and developed a creative concept presentation, proposal art work, multi-media, CBT projects, video and graphics for internal and external customers
§ Assisted in interviewing and hiring of internal graphic design teams
§ Developed new strategic business market presentations for industry sectors
§ Generated complex visuals that articulate business solutions and strategy with project teams
§ In charge of consulting, managing, developing, planning, organizing, and administering cost analysis for projects within budgets while maintaining strategic relationships with key account executives on complex multi-billion dollar projects for a variety of customers
Software Focus:
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Muse, Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Suite, Sway, Apple Keynote, Numbers and Pages
Education:
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Journalism