WELCOME

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
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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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Social Media, Video & Internet Marketing
Workshops and Seminars I Have Attended

BNN (Boston Neighborhood Network)
WWW.bnntv.org/
Basic Field Production Workshop
January 9, 2010 - February 6, 2010

Basic Studio Production Workshop
January 26, 2010 - March 1, 2010

Basic Final Cut Pro
February 20, 2010 - March 6, 2010 

Adobe Creative Suite 4 Unleashed
Kelby Training Live
December 1, 2009
Presented by Dave Cross & Rafael Concepcion
WWW.kelbytraininglive.com 

The Power of SEO and Email Marketing 
October 28, 2009
Search Engine Optimization
Presented by Steven Stacy of Precision Web Marketing
WWW.precisionroi.com

 The Power of Email Marketing
October 28, 2009
Presented by Corissa St. Laurent of Constant Contact
WWW.ConstantContact.com 

Social Media Magic University
22+ hours; October-November, 2009
WWW.SocialMediaMagicUniversity.com
Session 1: Social Media for Business 101—Completed
Session 2: Social Media Strategy and Planning—Completed
Session 3: Facebook for Business 101—Completed
Session 4: LinkedIn 101—Completed — Completed
Session 5: Micro-blogging and Twitter 101—Completed
Session 6: Advanced LinkedIn Strategies—Completed
Session 7: Advanced Techniques with Facebook—Completed
Session 8: Advanced Techniques for Twitter—Completed
Session 9: The Power of Video and YouTube—Completed
Session 10: Social Media Niche Sites—Completed
Session 11: Social Media and Time Management—Completed

NOW A CERTIFIED SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST !

Strategize or Die!
Why a social media strategy is crucial to your success.

Instructor: AJ Gerritson, founding partner, 451 Marketing
October, 2009
WWW.451Marketing.com

Free and Cheap Web Design
October, 2009 
Instructor: Adam Wood, Principal, Social Bootstrap
WWW.SocialBootstrap.com

I have attended other informal presentations on Internet marketing tools for business sponsored by West Roxbury Main Street and Roslindale Village Main Street, summer and fall, 2009

 

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