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Welcome to BobDWard.com. My name is Bob Ward and I am a print production artist with many years in the business of getting things printed— from conception to delivery. My experience
in fast-paced, deadline driven environments enables me to be better suited for high volume studios. I have worked for publishers, printers and most recently advertising agencies. My last place of employment was Hill Holliday—where I was hired to work initially as a dedicated Mac Artist on the John Hancock retail account but later moved into the "studio" preparing print files for Hill Holliday's client base.

Embracing the latest prepress technology, I am proficient in Adobe InDesign and use Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat routinely. Being skilled as a mock-up artist, I have experience creating professional high-quality renditions and prototypes. In a days workload, I am able to rebuild files, resize ads to publication specifications and produce layout solutions from an art director's concepts or designs.

My print vendors are:
48Hour Print
VistaPrint
Uprinting
Signs On The Cheap
Park Press

Do you need a reliable, talented print production artist? 
Please see Work Experience for my qualifications.

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Today, I am teaching myself Internet marketing & video for the web and how to utilize social media to get job leads in the changing advertising environment. I have completed several webinars and workshops on social media and have completed the fall workshop at Social Media Magic University which includes 22 hours plus of practical training. Please see Social/Internet Marketing tab for my list of completed courses. LATEST NEWS:
I just became a certified Social Media Specialist passing the exam at Social Media Magic University.

 

MY VOLUNTEER WORK

  • ROSLINDALE VILLAGE MAIN STREET

I help promote my community of Roslindale by volunteering for Roslindale Village Main Street (RVMS). I am an active member
of the RVMS Marketing team where I create ads and other promotional collateral. Additionally,
I provide pro bono graphic design, print production, and photography services for RVMS.
Roslindale Village Main Street

  • ROSLINDALE OPEN STUDIOS

As one of the original organizers of Roslindale Open Studios (ROS), I provide volunteer hours and creative pro bono services including: graphic and logo design, program brochure, ads, banners, signage, print production to help brand the event. I also generated $4,000 in ad sales for the program brochure. Roslindale Open Studios

A RECOMMENDATION

"Bob, What can I say— you are the best! Thanks for ALL
you have done for Roslindale Open Studios. The brochure, postcards, advertisements and posters that you worked your graphic design magic on helped to make the event a huge success. I really appreciate all your dedication. It was a pleasure working with you." 

             — Janice Williams, Roslindale Open Studios Coordinator

Roslindale Open Studios Video on YouTube

 

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MY PRINT PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Having extensive experience as a Graphic Artist in the printing, publishing and advertising industries, I am skilled in prepress production for high-resolution color, offset printing and large-format color imaging in an OSX Macintosh environment.   

I have the skills to “mechanicalize” client's ads and print collateral projects for the creation of clean and accurate vendor ready files. In addition to embracing the latest prepress technology, I am an experienced mock-up artist with top-notch skills able to create professional high-quality 3-D renditions and prototypes.

Understanding the importance of details, I am adept at branding campaign launches and adhering to all guidelines for implementation in a consistent manner.

I am a team player and able to manage and prioritize multiple projects in fast-paced studio environments with emphasis on quality control. Also, I am an accomplished photographer, photo illustrator and graphic designer with strong type sensitivity.

Here is a list of companies and organizations I have produced print collateral for:

Past employers:

  • Colourpicture Publishers (greeting and post card manufacturer and distributor), Boston, MA
  • United Lithograph (printer), Somerville, MA
  • Child World (toy store chain), Avon, MA
  • DAP Associates (direct marketing advertising agency), Boston, MA
  • Baldwin & Stone (advertising agency), Cambridge, MA
  • Baldwin Clancy Rogan (advertising agency), Needham, MA
  • Hill Holliday (advertising agency), Boston, MA

Past freelance clients:

  • Paper Magic (greeting card manufacturer), Boston, MA
  • The Holmes Group (manufacturer of small appliances), Milford, MA 
  • Scudder Investments (Deutsche Asset Management), Boston, MA
  • Air Charter Guide (air transportation services), Cambridge, MA

Current freelance clients:

  • Toth Brand Imaging, Cambridge, MA
  • FM Global, Johnston, RI
  • Coull Creative, Boston, MA
  • The Belli Group Strategic Marketing, Sharon, MA 
  • Roslindale Village Main Street, Boston, MA
  • Roslindale Open Studios (pro bono), Boston MA
  • Back2Basics Tea Dance events, Boston, MA

RECOMMENDATIONS

“I had the distinct pleasure of working with Bob Ward for many years. He is a talented Mac production artist, a conscientious overseer of mechanical details, and skilled in the broad array of programs required for his job."

         — Ellen Belli, Executive Vice President , Baldwin/Clancy/Rogan Advertising

 

"Bob's skills as a production artist were considerable and meticulous. Whenever there was a need for late hours or an extra effort I could count on Bob to step in and help."

         — Paul Stone, Creative Director/Principal, Baldwin & Stone

 

“As a member of the Creative Services team, he was instrumental in providing top-notch print production support under very tight deadlines. I found him to be very adept at prepress and digital file preparation. Projects that Bob completed were always done well, adhered to our corporate standards and were done on time — he never missed a deadline. He's the guy that you could always count on to do things right every time. 

          — Linda Bruce, Senior Graphic Designer, DWS Scudder Investments


References are furnished upon request.

Please navigate to my "PRINT PRODUCTION SAMPLES" in the PORTFOLIO section of this website to view projects.