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Robertson Adams

Purpose

I will create and enhance brand value for a socially positive organization by creating transformative change in new and traditional media, while developing the loyalty and talents of subordinates.

Summary

I have 18 years with properties of the former Knight-Ridder newspaper company including design, editing and reporting positions in Washington, Boca Raton and Miami. I have told science, politics, crime, economics, aviation, meteorology and many other kinds of stories. Most recently I have worked to transform Knight Foundation's web site into a lively multimedia conversation based on the latest web technology and and social media platforms.

Work Experience

John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Miami, Fla.

Webmaster, June 2002 to present.

  • Wrote and edited content including press releases for primary foundation web site.
  • Key participant in annual report, newsletter and e-newsletter production.
  • Key participant in web content management system project including vendor selection, project design, content analysis and migration; design and technology vendor liaison.
  • Supervised consultants, freelance designers, interns and temps.

Miami Herald Publishing Company, Miami, Fla.

Miami.com, Senior Designer, 2000-02.

  • Designed and produced custom web sites for clients including Miami Red Cross; Reunited; Orange Bowl Festival; Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; Tropic Hunt.
  • Produced multimedia editorial content for web site including breaking news; hurricane tracking; environment; Afghanistan war; Cuba coverage.
  • Produced special marketing sections for advertisers such as Macy's, South Motors.

The Miami Herald, Senior Editorial Artist, 1996-2000.

  • Graphically reported many nationally-visible breaking news stories, including two plane crashes, the Versace killing, a vote-fraud conspiracy. Frequent coverage of global and local science, business and weather subjects. Proofed all graphics for department.

Allison Legal Graphics Group, Miami, Fla.

Graphics Director, 1995-96. Designed informative trial exhibits and animations. Reviewed evidence with clients, recommended trial strategy. Certified as an expert witness for video.

Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Tokyo, Japan

Graphics and Layout Editor for English edition, 1991-95. Led redesign project of English edition of world’s largest business newspaper. Managed two. Also Design Editor, Japan Economic Almanac.

Knight-Ridder 25/43 Project, Boca Raton, Fla.

Graphics Editor, 1990-91. Designed newspaper business, weather and classified sections aimed at a demographic aged 25 to 43; tested with focus groups. Implemented change; managed two.

Knight-Ridder/Tribune, Washington, D.C.

Graphics Reporter, 1986-90. Researched and reported news in graphic form. Developed relationships with and edited content from outside artists. Maintained online retrieval database.

Education

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science in Journalism 1986. Majored in Advertising with specialization in videotex. Minored in business management. Nationally honored American Advertising Federation team. Programming, engineering coursework.

Language

I speak Japanese well and can also read and converse in Spanish and Russian.

Personal and Civic

  • Board member, The Child Care Center, Miami.
  • Member and webmaster, Riviera Presbyterian Church, 2002-present.
  • Leadership Miami team member, 2005.
  • Volunteer, Fairchild Tropical Garden - Volunteer, 1997-2001.
  • Secretary of the Board, Forest Cove Home Owners Association .
  • Adult leader and Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America.

Contact

References

Available upon request. See LinkedIn profile.