ROBERT L. PARKER
Huntsville,AL
Summary
A creative, tenacious problem-solver with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Over two decades of combined graphic design, desktop publications, and logistics experience in the Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) field as a U.S. Government contractor; and most recently in the private sector as a Graphic Artist in the promotional marketing industry. Proficient in the standard Microsoft Office Suite software and Adobe Creative Cloud graphic design applications, particularly Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat. Previously held a Secret level security clearance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist
ReImagine GRP
2016.01 - 2024.05
- Provide custom graphic design and digital art handling capabilities for promotional marketing products, retail store displays, and other print materials for wide variety of clientele ranging from large corporate clients to small businesses, churches, and schools using Adobe's Creative Cloud suite of graphics software
- Refine and update existing design templates to maintain brand consistency across all marketing channels
- Enhance brand visibility by designing eye-catching marketing materials and promotional campaigns
- Met with customers to present mockups and collect information for adjustments
- Conceptualize creative designs for print materials, banners, and signs
Customer Service Representative
Imagination Branding
2014.12 - 2016.01
- Provide B2B support for the sales team by communicating with vendors, printers, and suppliers to ensure that all projects are completed correctly and shipped to customers on time to meet their required in-hands date
- Resolve escalated customer issues, restoring confidence in the company's commitment to service excellence
- Track multiple concurrent projects through all stages of production
- Interface directly with clients, as needed, to cover for the sales team during periods of absence
Property Management Technician
AMTEC Corp.
2011.05 - 2014.03
- Interface with the government customer at all organizational levels across the Redstone Test Center (RTC) community to provide accountability and control of U.S. Government property and assets including computer systems, Government Services Administration (GSA) vehicles, and office equipment for the U.S. Army's RTC organization headquarters
- Maintain property database and track all applicable metrics across 13 organizational divisions to fulfill reporting requirements per U.S. Army Property Book regulations
- Perform additional logistics functions and support customer as needed
- Secret level security clearance
Word Processor III
AMTEC Corp.
2007.10 - 2011.05
- Ensure error-free documents by conducting thorough proofreading and editing procedures
- Optimize document layouts using advanced Word features such as tables, charts, headers, footers, and text boxes
- Work closely with test coordinators and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to ensure that all publications meet up-to-date requirements and specifications for official U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) documents and applicable Military Standard (MIL-STD) requirements
- Secret level security clearance
Technical Assistant
A.I. Signal Research Inc. (ASRI)
2002.03 - 2007.10
- Format and publish engineering Test Reports and Test Plans in support of the Redstone Technical Test Center (RTTC) Test Management Division
- Assist test engineers in a Data Collector capacity during testing on a variety of programs including High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Gladiator Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV), sometimes involving out-of-state travel
- Gather, organize, and distribute technical documentation
- Record information surrounding system failure to assist future rebuilds
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL05.2001
Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe InDesign
- Packaging Design
- Color theory
- Logo design
- Layout Design
- Corporate Branding
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Graphic Artist
ReImagine GRP
2016.01 - 2024.05
Customer Service Representative
Imagination Branding
2014.12 - 2016.01
Property Management Technician
AMTEC Corp.
2011.05 - 2014.03
Word Processor III
AMTEC Corp.
2007.10 - 2011.05
Technical Assistant
A.I. Signal Research Inc. (ASRI)
2002.03 - 2007.10
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Art
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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