Robert J. Allen
1588 Fair Oaks Lane
Snellville, GA
(770) 598-8957
RJAllen731@gmail.com
I am looking for a graphic art/design position in which I can use my background and extensive
experience to meet new challenges in the graphic arts field. I have strong knowledge of publications
layout, design and photographic techniques as well as photo enhancement and photo manipulation.
I have specialized technical experience in print production as well as 508 compliant document
structures. These skills and abilities, as well as my old-school work ethic ensure that I can make a
significant contribution to an organization such as yours.
In my current position I have been doing contract work through the Creative Group in Atlanta, GA.
Where I have done PowerPoint presentations for the Manhattan Group, see see eye, and T-Mobile.
In my previous position, I was employed as a graphic artist for Northrop Grumman under contract to
the Centers for Disease Control, in Atlanta, Ga. Through the varied, challenging projects I have been
assigned, I have honed my artistic talents and skills while developing a strong sense of responsibility
and effective interpersonal skills which enable me to contribute to project teams, even in highpressure environments. In all of my health marketing presentations and projects, my motivation and
energy compels me to work hard and accomplish my clients’ goals. As a result, I have been presented
with a number of awards for excellence in individual performance as well as for outstanding
teamwork.
While at Lockheed Martin Control Systems as a Marketing/Proposal Presentation Specialist, I
developed a solid foundation in the software programs and photo tools necessary to develop dynamic
and innovative proposals and presentations as well as layout ads. I became accustomed to working in
a deadline-oriented environment; at times, I have worked around the clock to produce last minute
presentations. Lockheed Martin Corporate Executives and CEOs, the Boeing Company President,
and other major aerospace corporation presidents have viewed many of the presentations that I have
developed. My work has been used in presentations provided to members of congress and to First
Lady Hillary Clinton during one of her New York State Senate campaign stops.
Please review my resume, and please follow this web address to my personal website
http://robertjallen.yolasite.com/ for you to view my online portfolio. I hope you will consider me and my
qualifications based on my outstanding work ethic and values that I will bring to the responsibilities of
this job.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Robert J. Allen
Robert J. Allen
http://robert jallen.yolasite.com/
Objective
Proficiencies
PowerPoint
Presentation
Specialist
1588 Fair Oaks Lane
S n el l vi l l e G A, 3 007 8
(770) 598-8957
Rjallen731@gmail.com
Use my creative talent and knowledge of graphic design to promote a concept, idea, or organization
by designing dynamic marketing presentations, layout ads, print ads, web graphics and conference
displays to support marketing and/or publication departments.
 Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite 4, including Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator,
Acrobat Professional, Microsoft Office 2007, including PowerPoint, MS Word, and Excel, Sharepoint and
Documentum, and Outlook.
 Strong knowledge of 508 Compliant Documents for Visually Impaired.
 Strong knowledge of pre-press and the pre-flight of documents for printing.
 Strong photographic enhancement and manipulations skills. Expert Photographer.
 Strong knowledge of computers and computer troubleshooting. PC and Mac based experience
 Knowledge of Adobe Flash, QuarkXpress and Dreamweaver
The Creative Group
3424 Peachtree Rd. Suite 2000, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 846-8070
PowerPoint presentation support for the Manhattan Associates, see see eye, and T-Mobile
 Created and formatted PowerPoint files into presentations presented at 2011 Corporate Kickoff Meeting
 Created and Formatted PowerPoint presentations for see see eye’s, Rock Tenn corporate presentation.
 Created, formatted, and created animation for a PowerPoint presentation for T-Mobile CEO Philip Hamm, for Charlotte
North Carolina market presentation
Graphic Designer
Desktop
Publication
Specialist
Northrop Grumman / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
375 Northeast Expressway NE, Atlanta
678-530-3500
Marketing and
Communications
Graphic Art
Specialist
Lockheed Martin Control Systems
600 Main Street, Johnson City, New York 13790
607-770-2000
 Proposal Specialist, implemented skills to produce layout and cover designs for the following winning proposals; Joint
Strike Fighter, NASA Venture Star, C130 Flight Controls, C-17 Advanced Flight Controls, Boeing 777 Flight Controls,
New York City Hybrid Bus Controls, Boeing 737 Flight Controls. NASA DELTA 2 Rocket Propulsion Controls, B-2
Stealth Bomber Flight Controls, F-117 Stealth Fighter Jet Flight Controls. V-22 Osprey Tilt Rotor Control Helicopter.
 Marketing Presentation Specialist, Supported Marketing Personal with PowerPoint Slide presentation, as well as
created table top and full size conference displays.
 Graphic Artist/Photoshop Specialist – Responsible for layout and design of “Innovations” a quarterly publication sent
out to all LMCS Control Systems past and present employees.
 Maintained a library of over 75,000 slides, as well as 20,000 photos used in slide presentations.
Graphics Support for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Creative Services:
 Created publications CDC Manuals, brochures, scientific posters, fact sheets, and web graphics for technical
documentation produced for the healthcare marketing industry
 Created visual graphics for former CDC Director, Dr. Julie Gerberding which was used during the West
Nile Virus and SARS outbreaks and press conferences at the National Press Club, as well as graphic presentations
used before members of Congress during CDC Appropriations hearings in 2005, 2006.
 Created visual graphics for CDC’s display at the 2005 APHA Conference, materials and handouts.
 Created Conference Display for the Office of Communications. Division of Health Studies, Division of Emergency and
Environmental Health Services
 Created CDC Guide to International Operations, also Supplement Guide used by CDC personnel during foreign
Travel.
Education
Sullivan County Community College, Loch Sheldrake, NY
Associate in Applied Science in Commercial Art and Photography
Continued
Education
Seminars
Thunder Lizard Photoshop 4.0 and Photoshop 5.5 Conferences: Orlando FL
Brochure/Layout Design Seminars, Boston MA: Syracuse NY
DGEF Photoshop/Illustrator/Pagemaker Design Seminar: Rochester NY
Conducted PowerPoint Classes at Lockheed Martin Control Systems
Adobe Creative Suites 3 Training: Atlanta, GA
Photoshop and InDesign Training: Atlanta GA
Government Printing Offices Seminar: Atlanta GA
Awards
Community
Tradition of Excellence Award, 1997 - Nominated by peers for recognition of outstanding individual performance.
Tradition of Excellence Award, 1999 - Nominated by peers to recognize outstanding teamwork on strict deadline for the
technical proposal for the Joint Strike Fighter Vehicle Management System.
Peer Recognition Awards, 1998, 1996 1995, 1994, and 1993, Nominated by co-workers to acknowledge extraordinary
personal effort.
TRW Silver Star award 2003, 2004
Northrop Grumman Information Technology Federal Enterprise Solutions Peak Performance Award 2005
Dogwood Plantation Sub-division President 2007-2009
Brookwood High School Orchestra – Co-President 2009-2010
Volunteer Coach for Brookwood Athletic Association 2000-2010
References:
Angela Glaude-Hosch
Alg3@cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta GA
770-488-3882
Mindy Barringer
Mrc4@cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
404-867-3194
Laura Zauderer
lzauderer@cdc.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Work 770-885-5533
Cell 404-931-8774
Shea Graffo
Bmi5@cdc.gov
Northrop Grumman, Atlanta, GA
770-454-4809