Robert A. Patton
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Graphic Artist,
ACT
Iowa City, IA 52243
I am an award-winning graphic artist and illustrator with nearly 20 years of professional experience in traditional and electronic-based design. Scorer/Scoring Supervisor,
Pearson Education
2510 N. Dodge St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Graphics Editor,
Iowa City Press-Citizen
123 N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
Graphic Artist,
Multi-Ad Services
Bachelor of Science Degree,
Bradley University
1501 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625 309-***-****
March 2020 - August 2022
Produced graphics and illustrations in digital formats for paper and computer based ACT exams and various
K-12 assessments. Composed paper-based exams.
Software used: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop April 2010 - March 2020; March-June 2023
Supervised scorers to ensure consistency in grading standardized exams taken by K-12 and college students; scored such exams as well. Translated Spanish essays. Software used: ePen, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook June 1994 - December 2008
Composed informational graphics accompanying news
articles, including maps, charts, illustrations, and diagrams. Edited graphics from AP and Gannett wires. Software used: Illustrator, Aldus Freehand, Photoshop February 1991 - September 1993
Illustrated clip art to be sold to advertising agencies and individual businesses for publication in
newspaper advertisements.
Software used: Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress High School Diploma,
Mason City High School
1700 4th St. S.E.
Mason City, IA 50401 641-***-****
Graphic Designer,
Weeks & Leo
2075 NW 92nd Court
Clive, IA 50325
September 2023 - present
Composed packaging designs for over-the-counter
medicines, working with business clients and printers to ensure adherence to detailed specifications.
Software used: Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop