Robert Gex Barfield Jr.Download Resume: Click HereOBJECTIVETo be a leader in creating the optimum customer experience utilizing my broad scope of knowledge in interactive strategy, web design and advertising.
EXPERIENCEGroup Interactive Lead, IMC2
March 2008 to Present
Responsible for all major multimedia implementations for the P&G group. I work with the creative and account teams to understand client needs and objectives. From there, I am responsible for contributing and verifying the functionality that is presented to the client. I also create the development estimate and timeline, along with selecting the right developer for the project. I often work through project development challenges (mostly actionscript) to help the development team maximize productivity.
Associate Creative Director, IMC2
May 2006 to Present
Responsible for leading all interactive development for the P&G group. Some notable clients are Olay, Secret, Max Factor, Gain, Old Spice, Eukanuba, Iams, Tampax, Always, Crest & Scope. Oversee early brainstorm sessions, assess the scope and estimate of the development of each concept, create timelines, and lead the development of the final concept. When leading rich media (Flash) development, I am also a major contributor to the development of complex applications. I also take responsibility for helping my team grow both their design and development skills.
Lead Interactive Designer, The Point Group
June 2003 to May 2006
Responsible for analysis, design and development of all interactive initiatives that enter the agency. Keeping track of design/development deadlines, design presentations, vendor interactions and client expectations. Use of user/client input and analysis to recommend a strategy and functionality for agency implementation. Converting strategy to functionality, look and feel, and a timeline. Creation of information architectures, wire frames and storyboards. Oversee the look and feel and deliver it to programming when final design revisions have been made. Secondary responsibilities include the concept and design of all new business and internal interactive presentations (including Flash and PowerPoint).
Senior Art Director / Interactive Designer, Millet Group
September 2002 to June 2003
Responsible for taking client initiatives, print or web, from concept through execution while meeting client objectives and maintaining the highest level of quality.
Art Director/Interactive Designer, Baron Communications
May 2000 to September 2002
Responsible for concepting, comping, and executing different print assignments. For web, I was responsible for concepting, designing and developing multimedia projects.
CLIENTS
Olay, Secret, Max Factor, Gain, Old Spice, Eukanuba, Iams, Tampax, Always, Crest, Scope, W Hotels, Brach's, Kimball Hill Homes, Countrywide Mortgage, ELK Building Products, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
EDUCATIONUniversity of North Texas
Graduation Date: August 2000
Major: Advertising Design
Minor: Communication Design, Marketing
SKILLS9+ years interactive strategy/design/development
7+ years agency experience
Design : Photoshop, Illustrator
Multimedia : Flash, Actionscript 2 (advanced), Actionscript 3 (currently learning)
Programming : HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL
REFERENCES(Upon request)
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Robert Gex Barfield Jr.Download Resume: Click HereOBJECTIVETo be a leader in creating the optimum customer experience utilizing my broad scope of knowledge in interactive strategy, web design and advertising.
EXPERIENCEGroup Interactive Lead, IMC2
March 2008 to Present
Responsible for all major multimedia implementations for the P&G group. I work with the creative and account teams to understand client needs and objectives. From there, I am responsible for contributing and verifying the functionality that is presented to the client. I also create the development estimate and timeline, along with selecting the right developer for the project. I often work through project development challenges (mostly actionscript) to help the development team maximize productivity.
Associate Creative Director, IMC2
May 2006 to Present
Responsible for leading all interactive development for the P&G group. Some notable clients are Olay, Secret, Max Factor, Gain, Old Spice, Eukanuba, Iams, Tampax, Always, Crest & Scope. Oversee early brainstorm sessions, assess the scope and estimate of the development of each concept, create timelines, and lead the development of the final concept. When leading rich media (Flash) development, I am also a major contributor to the development of complex applications. I also take responsibility for helping my team grow both their design and development skills.
Lead Interactive Designer, The Point Group
June 2003 to May 2006
Responsible for analysis, design and development of all interactive initiatives that enter the agency. Keeping track of design/development deadlines, design presentations, vendor interactions and client expectations. Use of user/client input and analysis to recommend a strategy and functionality for agency implementation. Converting strategy to functionality, look and feel, and a timeline. Creation of information architectures, wire frames and storyboards. Oversee the look and feel and deliver it to programming when final design revisions have been made. Secondary responsibilities include the concept and design of all new business and internal interactive presentations (including Flash and PowerPoint).
Senior Art Director / Interactive Designer, Millet Group
September 2002 to June 2003
Responsible for taking client initiatives, print or web, from concept through execution while meeting client objectives and maintaining the highest level of quality.
Art Director/Interactive Designer, Baron Communications
May 2000 to September 2002
Responsible for concepting, comping, and executing different print assignments. For web, I was responsible for concepting, designing and developing multimedia projects.
CLIENTS
Olay, Secret, Max Factor, Gain, Old Spice, Eukanuba, Iams, Tampax, Always, Crest, Scope, W Hotels, Brach's, Kimball Hill Homes, Countrywide Mortgage, ELK Building Products, Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas.
EDUCATIONUniversity of North Texas
Graduation Date: August 2000
Major: Advertising Design
Minor: Communication Design, Marketing
SKILLS9+ years interactive strategy/design/development
7+ years agency experience
Design : Photoshop, Illustrator
Multimedia : Flash, Actionscript 2 (advanced), Actionscript 3 (currently learning)
Programming : HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL
REFERENCES(Upon request)