Robert A.

Chenoweth
Genoa, IL 60135
Phone: 815-784-8499
Email: chenoweb@charter.net
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robertchenoweth

Summary: Detail-oriented packaging graphics professional with background in marketing communications,
customer support, graphic design, editorial, digital media, publishing and print production. Exceptional
organization and communication skills. Self-motivated and results-oriented problem solver.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Matthews Branding Solutions (Client: US Foods), Rosemont, IL 2013-2014
Packaging Graphics Support Specialist
Audited packaging graphics work orders, estimated costs, wrote instructions for graphics
development/production and identified deliverables
Used packaging artwork database to manage, review and approve final artwork
QCd contract color proofs and printed samples
Collaborated and communicated with cross-functional team members throughout project durations

Aspen Marketing Services, West Chicago, IL 2012
Contract Account Executive
Designed an online shipping approval form (adopted company-wide) that eliminated redundant
manual actions and increased readability and productivity
Created a response marketing brag book for client distribution. Communicated capabilities in an
appealing manner
Proofread and copyedited direct mail postcards. Trafficked and tracked projects through the
production process

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., Elgin, IL 2012
Contract Marketing Support/Traffic Coordinator
Saved company $1.6M in printing costs by catching a branding element error on product packaging
Saved private-label grocer $110K by finding a vendor-introduced packaging error in released-to-print
artwork

Fox Valley Labor News, Inc., Aurora, IL 2009-2011
Managing Editor
Managed daily operations and staff of seven. Wrote stories, edited copy, took photographs, designed
and sold advertising. Promoted, presented and became the face of the publication
Revived a newspaper threatened with ceasing publication by hiring key staff, rejuvenating content,
expanding our network of labor sources, developing secondary markets and increasing website and
social media presence
Increased advertising revenue by 250% and grew subscriptions by 23% in tough economic period
Created awareness, built positive brand perception and restored credibility with target markets and
sources

Marketing You, Genoa, IL 2008-2009
Owner | Marketing Communications Specialist
Expertise in writing, proofreading, graphic design, marketing and communications planning, business
identity and branding, direct mail, publication design, commercial printing and brokerage
Solved problems and helped a variety of clients achieve their marketing and communications goals

Cancer Nutrition Centers of America, Schaumburg, IL 2006- 2008
Marketing Communications Specialist
Created direct mail B2C programs, wrote and designed website and SEO content, directed photo
shoots and managed the product inventory and label procurement processes
Reduced product and label acquisition from 75 to 20 days, eliminating costly, incomplete
manufacturing cycles, product backorders and lost revenues
Introduced annual sale letter generated 27% response rate. Averaged 8.8% response rate overall

Falcon Press Inc., Crystal Lake, IL 2003-2005
Prepress Manager
Managed numerous projects simultaneously and scheduled workflow
Advised clients on printing options and paper/color selection, while making cost-saving
recommendations
Saved 70% on materials costs and reduced scrap by 98% by justifying a digital platemaker
Created a customer artwork database, saving time and facilitating discussions with customers/vendors

Creative Bedding Technologies, INC., Crystal Lake, IL 2001-2003
Marketing Communications Specialist
Designed and/or wrote marketing communications, business identity, branding and advertising
Saved $150K in marketing communications, advertising, public relations and printing expenditures
Created the brand identity and wrote copy for all branding elements for companys first retail product
line, Sophia handcrafted luxury bedding
Generated $160K increase in sales revenue by establishing demand for our Fossfill products
Sold $49K of Sophia luxury bedding items, with $0K promotional costs, using a marketing
technique called Flipping the Funnel to convince IntelliHealth magazine to review products

EDUCATION
BA in Marketing
University of South Florida

AS in Graphic Arts Technology, Desktop Publishing
College of Du Page
Additional Coursework: Desktop Marketing, classes for MA in Technical Communication
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Computer: Mac, PC platforms
Software: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and Acrobat)