Robert E. D. King
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EDUCATION
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN Graduation: May 2020
● Bachelor’s Degree: Urban Studies with a concentration in Film Studies/Media Studies. 8 YEARS OF CREATIVE VISUAL MARKETING - PORTFOLIO: HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/DRIVE/FOLDERS/1PEOVWI3JI0X0HM5KAPPF8CQPAIWASAXM?USP=SHARING Hollywood Feed, Memphis, TN 2025 (6 Months)
Corporate Videographer & Photographer
● Create commercial content for products, investors, and community projects. Maintained an organized library of stock content.
● Created platform-specific creative content for interdepartmental operations, websites, TV, and social media platforms. Managed creative projects. Memphis Film/TV Commission, Visual Content Creator & Marketing Coordinator, Memphis, TN 2024 - 2025 Marketing Coordinator, Graphic Designer, Videographer, and Document Organizer
● Creating high-level video content to recap workshops and promote upcoming film production projects associated with the Memphis Film Commission. Social media postage and management assistance. Create graphic content for board meetings and social media through Canva and Photoshop. Social media marketing campaign assistance. VeloctyEHS (LaSalle Network Recruitment Team), Chicago, IL 2021 Contracted Video Editor
● Edited and updated old VelocityEHS info videos to maintain branding symmetry and give old content a more “modern look”.
● Replaced old graphics and logo animation with new and improved versions. Maintained good communication and organization across teams. TJX Studio, Memphis, TN 2021
Studio Photographer
● Photograph cloths, furniture, and other merchandise to be uploaded as promotional sales content for TJ Maxx and Marshalls’ online shopping services. Urban Art Commission, Memphis, TN 2019
● Videographer and Photographer
● Shot and edited videos and photos for UAC’s social media and website pages. Assisted in media content management for their social media page.
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Additional Work Experience in Creative Visual Marketing Content Creation
● Memphis Parks (COM), Creative Visual Marketing Content Creator, Memphis, TN, 2020 - 2025
● Barnhart, Creative Content Creator, Memphis, TN, 2021 - 2022
● VIA Productions, Video Editor, Memphis, TN, 2018 – 2019
● Rhodes College’s Mike Curb Institute, Videographer, Memphis, TN, 2018 - 2020 9 YEARS OF SALES/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Dillard’s Oak Court Mall, Memphis, TN 2024
Fragrance Specialty Sales Rep
● Assist clients in all their needs. Manage my personal clientele database, making sure all my clients are satisfied and remain continuous customers through various follow-up tactics, appointments, and networking. Creating the ultimate genuine sales experience which is personalized to each client I encounter. Manage sales goals. Managed high-dollar assets. Additional Work Experience in Customer Service
● Memphis Parks, Creative Project Management, Memphis, TN, 2020 - 2025
● Target, Tech Specialist, Memphis, TN, 2021 - 2024 5 YEARS OF MANAGEMENT
Additional Work Experience in Customer Service
● Rhode College Campus Safety, Student Supervisor, Memphis, TN, 2017 - 2020
● Rhodes College’s Mike Curb Institute, Equipment Manager, Memphis, TN, 2018-2020
● B.R.I.C.S. (Building Relations In Campus Safety), Co-President, Co-Founder, Graphic Designer, 2018 - 2020
● M.O.D. (Men of Distinction), Co-President and Videographer, 2017 – 2020
● Boy Scouts, Eagle Scout Rank (Troop 534, HEY! - Highest Performing Historic African American Troop in Chicago), Assistant Junior Scout Master/Patrol Leader/Community Service Event Project Manager, Lifelong Achievement SKILLS AND INTERESTS (ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)
● Film creation and photography (Premier Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom, Portfolio, UX Design, and UI Designs). Extensive knowledge in Adobe software, scripts, graphic design, photography, and cinematography. Learning to be proficient with InDesign. CEO of my visual arts brand, RED King Productions.
● Please Note: My specialty is creating creative visual marketing content for promotional/branding/interdepartmental purposes for organizations.
● Other Skills: Tech-Savvy, writing skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), communications, organizational and Management skills.
● Fun Facts: I am a huge animal lover and a Bio-Active Terrarium Hobbyist . I also occasionally host parties for a party vehicle service in downtown Memphis, Sprock N’ Roll. 1