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GLENN ROBINSON
www.balumbum.com / glenn@balumbum.com / 714.906.1701
281 South 5th Street, Apt. # 3 / Brooklyn, NY 11211
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising (2003)
Chapman University, Orange, CA
Studies in Literature and History (2002)
Greenwich University (Avery Hil Campus), London, England
Studies in Mechanical Engineering (1999)
Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona, CA
High School Diploma (1999)
El Modena High School, Orange, CA
Career History
Brand Development / Marketing Consultant
2008-present
Naturalist For You (www.naturalist-for-you.org), Orange, CA
• Modernization of the Naturalist For You Logo to appeal to a broader audience and to create stronger brand recognition
• Implementation of a new and clean photo-centric website that is user friendly and intuitive
• Help plan marketing strategies to attract donors, partners, and patrons
*Naturalist For You is a 501 (c) (3) non profit that provides free public outreach tours for diverse natural areas
Art Director
2007-2008
chabot / hardin, New York, NY
• Brand Development for client base
• Conceptualization and implementation of advertising campaigns
• Planning and organization of photo shoots
*chabot / hardin is a boutique advertising agency that specializes in fashion and beauty clients
Marketing / Graphics Consultant
2006-2007
Thomson Architects PC (www.thomsonarchitects.com), New York, NY
• Responsible for the look and organization of various project proposals and other marketing related materials
• Responsible for promoting projects and the execution of marketing plans
• Manage and coordinate quarterly marketing budget
• Coordination of marketing and graphic related consultants
Freelance Designer
2006
BlackBook (www.blackbookmag.com), New York, NY
• Responsible for design and layout of their mini music guide insert
• Edited and color corrected photos for press
Editor In Chief / Creator
2004-2006
Over/Under Magazine (www.overundermag.com), Orange, CA
• Responsible for al magazine activities, including art and editorial direction, marketing, and publishing
• Organized and coordinated photography, hair, make-up, and location for each photo shoot
• Responsible for the organization of writers
• Successful y planned and launched Over/Under in January, 2005, with a launch party consisting of contemporary art, music
and food that housed an audience of approximately 300 people.
*Over/Under is an online culture magazine, featuring art, music, food, and travel, that maintains the look and feel of a
physical publication
Assistant Editor
2004-2006
FRAME Magazine (www.framemagazine.com), Orange, CA
• Responsible for the look and feel of the publication
• Responsible for the organization of editorial content
*FRAME Magazine is an online music video charting magazine
Public Relations
2006
Coin-Op Gal ery (www.coinopgal ery.com), Costa Mesa, CA
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of a PR campaign for a trio of exhibits in Orange County that were featured
in the front page of California section of the LA Times
Production Artist
2005-2006
OC Weekly, Orange, CA
• Responsible for the creation of advertisements within a fast paced environment
• Responsible for the layout and look of the paper and many other special projects relating to the OC Weekly
• Coordinated and organized stock photography
Curator / Director
2005
The ARTery at The LAB (www.thelab.com), Costa Mesa, CA
• Responsible for the planning and execution of five successful art exhibitions including their opening receptions in which 50 to
150 people attended
• Coordination of artists for shows and show prep
• Responsible for the organization of volunteer workers
*The ARTery is a contemporary art gal ery housed within a shipping container
Assistant to Marketing Director of The Camp/Lab
2003 & 2004
Orange County Design Col ective (OC/DC) Charity Auction
• Helped Plan and organize OC/DC as wel as organize volunteers
*OC/DC is an annual charity auction that showcases up and coming Orange County based clothing designers
Intern to the Director of Marketing and Public Relations
2002-2003
Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA
Worked directly under the Director of Marketing and Public
Relations, Brian Langston
• Composed numerous press releases
• Designed museum banners
• Helped coordinate exhibits and special events at the museum
• Communicated with the press while gearing up for an
upcoming exhibit
References
G Scott Barrett, Entrepreneur/Music Consultant/Band Management
411 W. Walnut Ave.
Orange, CA 92867
Patt Buchannan, Production Manager, The District Weekly
The District Weekly
65 Pine Ave, Suite 27
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.366.1596
Julie Schumaker, Brand Director, Split USA
Split USA
20 Goodyear
Irvine, CA 92618
949.206.8686
