Mario D’Andre Robinson is a media specialist with over 12 years experience in brand management and creative services with private and public organizations.  Holding a degree in Fine Arts / Graphic Design he regularly exhibits paintings in the Southeast, even completing a portrait for Senator Jack Kemp in Washington D.C. before his passing.  Over the span of his career, Mario has consistently found ways to improve his skill level and use those skills to help others.  A professional in the New Media Industry since 1998, he most recently graduated Devry University Online studying Software Development as it applies to organizational needs.  Merging his fine arts abilities with computer technology has given Mario a unique position in the creative market.  As a result he has worked with Fortune 500 companies such as IBM, Home Depot and AutoTrader.com. He served over 6 years as a contracted Multimedia Specialist with IBM before establishing his family owned brand 8 Robinsons LLC, a creative marketing and design firm who has worked with clients around the globe including Multimedia Digital Broadcast Corporation, The NFL Alumni Atlanta Chapter, and the city Lake Providence Louisiana. In 2010 Mario accepted an offer from AutoTrader.com and is now a Digital Media Designer at their Atlanta location in addition to running his 8 Robinsons Brand Management & Consulting Firm.

Mario has extensive experience in helping organizations better manage their brands, improve visibility between target audiences and products / services, help employees understand how to follow brand guidelines, and transform brand confusion into a seamless organizational push towards maximum market visibility and ultimately increased profits and customer retention.

Often known as a philanthropist, Mario supports several non-profit organizations in various capacities. His company 8 Robinsons donates brand management and consulting services regularly and has been instrumental in launching several organizations including The Greater Works Empowerment Center of San Diego, CA, The Mary Mable Bellard Memorial Scholarship Fund and Families Across America of Atlanta, GA. In addition to serving as a board member for Living Unity Through Spiritual Ascension, Inc. (a GA based organization helping Atlanta’s homeless population); Mario had recently been appointed Interim Director for Youth United for Prosperity (YUP) (youthunitedpro.com). His major responsibility for YUP was grant writing. In a short period of time Mario has written more than four grants and has had one approved for funding.  He has successfully implemented fundraising tools in which he assembled youth musical ensemble Truth for Freedom which produces music and videos that address social issues billing tour dates as the “Rock Your Body Tour.” His family-run company 8 Robinsons produced Legends & Kids®, a youth magazine that awards a Difference Maker Award ™ each year raising thousands of dollars for the organization with each release.

Mario follows a philosophy of “each one teach one”, always looking for an opportunity to help individuals and organizations via consulting and resource sharing.

Web Developer / New Media Specialist [download resume]

Multimedia Expert in Digital Media Design and Development

Mario is a digital media specialist whose qualifications include a degree in computer information technology; ASP.NET, JAVA, HTML, CSS, Action Script 3.0; and detailed knowledge of security tools, technologies and best practices. Seven years of experience in the creation, design and deployment of web based solutions for diverse companies and organizations.

Key Skills

• Brand Management
• Computer Graphic Design
• Web Design
• ASP.NET Development
• Web Development
• Web Application Development
• Mobile Application Development
• Music Production
• Video Editing

Technology Summary

Work Experience

AutoTrader.com
Digital Media Designer
October 2010 – Present

• Design dealer graphics using Adobe Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator. Develop new Web applications as identified by supervisor and management through packaged and customized applications. Understanding of HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, JAVA, ASP.net, and ColdFusion. Perform complete testing of Web applications–unit and system, engaging users as necessary. Develop external Web portals allowing users to input and retrieve accurate information.

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8 Robinsons LLC
Brand Manager & Consultant
September 2007 – September 2010 (Full Time)
September 2010 – Present (Freelance)

• Oversee all budgets, creative projects and staff. Responsible for the overall quality of work produced by the creative team. Responsibilities include creating / managing creative projects from concept to completion, translating marketing objectives into creative strategies, and directing the creative team in the production of advertising and marketing collateral. Coordinate offshore team in database driven projects. Strong design and fine arts background. Familiarity of varying design applications such as Flash, Final Cut, Adobe Premier, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, QuarkXpress, InDesign, PowerPoint, and some 3-D rendering applications. Experience using  Basic HTML, Dynamic HTML, Basic CSS, PHP, ASP and Actionscript. Thorough understanding of information architecture, and proven project management skills. Responsible for branding www.mdbtv.com , Multi-Media Concepts (www.onemmc.com ) , Power3 Communications Group (www.pwr-3.com ), and other external client portfolios.

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Grant Management and Consulting Services
Contract Consultant and Grant Writer
June 2009 – July 2010 (1 year 2 months)

• Responsibilities of researching, writing, collating, and submitting appropriate grant applications for federal, state, county and city funding sources to provide money for program operations and services. Stay knowledgeable of various grant programs available to non-profits from federal, state, county and city government, and of documents to track the disposition of funding with project managers and other collaborative agencies. Excellent organizational skills. Superior written and oral communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and time restraints to meet deadlines for grant opportunities. Ability to develop, write, and implement strategic plans and ability to provide necessary documentation to support grant requirements. Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects. Proficiency in using PC Computers and software including Windows, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word, and other applicable software.

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• Designed and developed instructional material for customer and employee training courses that support company machines and equipment (Mining Equipment, Large Tractors, Bobcats etc). Demonstrated and utilized effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Worked with teachers to develop entry and advanced level courses for both internal and external audiences. Able to utilize multimedia technology and authoring tools (Flash, Powerpoint, MS Word, MS Excel). Created animated and video presentations for use during training.

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 Lonnie Jackson – CEO Upyri LLC

I have known Mario Robinson in a variety of capacities for many years. He has been a great friend for the past several years. In addition, he is a partner in a small business venture where he is responsible for branding and managing website content.

Mario is organized, efficient, extremely competent, and has an excellent rapport with people of all ages. His communication skills, both written and verbal, are excellent.

In summary, I highly recommend Mario for any position or endeavor that he may seek to pursue. He will be a valuable asset for any organization.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Kim D Wilcox – AutoTrader.com Team Supervisor

Mario is a very bright dedicated employee. Among his employees he is knows as a bit of a wiz with internet coding and a very talented addition to Digital Media Design. With his vast knowledge of code he helped to create and solely maintains the EQS site for the AC’s. This creates Cultivated Customers for ATC by giving the Sales force a direct line to our design department. He is known as an extremely competent hardworking man that will do anything to help his fellow co-worker. He is known as a “Yes” man among his leadership because he never backs down from a challenge.

Being in school to get his Bachelors in Web Development as well as having a very successful career at ATC has made Mario a great asset to ATC. He alone maintains the Approval site and the EQS site for sales and takes feedback from multiple venues of how to improve upon them. Mario has never been discouraged from feedback on anything and seems to be fueled even more so by the feedback. He is truly an amazing worker and talent employee.

I think Mario can bring an aspect to any employer. He is very talented in the technique aspect of creating programs from the ground up. Even if the project does not require this skill he is a very outside the box thinker being a programmer, he can see things others may not in a situation. I think he will bring his knowledge to team members as well as his positive personality that consumes all those that are around him.

I would like to see Mario speak up more. He has amazing views and opinions but sometimes he keeps quiet out of respect for others. I want him to see his full potential.

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Ray Ortega- Owner, Hispanic Marketing Group, Inc. (business partner)

“Mr. Mario Robinson is a very technical in its work. Has a great attitude and it will be a great asset to any Company that need his services.”

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Chris Eales – CEO Premier Healthcare Professionals (www.travelphp.com)
Top qualities: Great Results, On Time, Creative

“Mario fully understood our business needs and applied them in an amazing way to create an outstanding web design that was both attractive and functional. Superb!!”

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Deshawn Marks – Entrepreneur
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative

“Mario has been doing graphics design work for me for years. He always produces above and beyord my expectation. I will continue to work with him in the future and I recommend his services to all.

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Africa Rivera – Web Consultant

“I have known Mario for several years. We met while being employed at IBM. When I started Your Host Solutions, I worked with Mario to deliver animated projects and graphics for small businesses. His work is top-notch and he delivers on time and within budget. It was a pleasure working with him on projects and I highly recommend Mario as a professional multimedia designer. Thanks Mario for a great business relationship. I wish him continued success!”

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Crystal Bell – Non Profit Owner

Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, Creative

“Mario designed and created a website for my Non-Profit organization DIVASROCK. The work was superlative from concept to final output.”

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DHina T. – Offshore Developer

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value

“Mr. Mario Robinson is a very technical in his work. Has a great attitude and it will be a great asset to any Company that need his services. Mario has been doing graphics design work for websites which i coded. and the end user always feel about his work, and all the graphical design will be eye catch able. He always produces above and beyond my expectation. I will continue to work with him in the future and If you want a quality design i will highly recommend his services to all.

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Mario D’Andre Robinson
Dallas, GA 30132
Text: 770.778.1795
Email: mario@mariodrobinson.com

Use the form below to contact Mario D’Andre Robinson for contract, part-time or full-time work. I am available for Corp-to-Corp or W2 employment. Thank you in advance for your consideration.

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