Robert Lamarche Email and Phone Number

A 19-year working relationship and a client request based on trust and performance keeps me actively involved in virtually every facet of editorial, design and photographic responsibilities in the creation of the Masters Journal, the official program of the first major professional golf tournament each year, for Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.Examples of responsibilities include: developing, writing and editing content; conceptualizing and designing layouts; photography and supervision of photographers; assignment and supervision of freelance writers, fact-checkers and proofreaders; understanding and anticipating client needs; working closely with production personnel; managing budget; and directly overseeing press run on site. A sharp eye for detail and commitment to perfection are evident in all aspects of project management. This passion has produced 21 Pearl Awards (from the Custom Content Council) in a variety of design and editorial categories from 2007-2013.Client references can be provided upon request.

Actively involved in nearly every facet of editorial, design and photographic efforts in the creation of high-quality magazines, special sections, advertorial copy and graphics, and on-line and digital content for prestigious clients. Strengths include content development, close communication with internal teams and outside agencies/clients, graphics conceptualization and design, photography, multitasking under tight deadlines, quality control, budget creation/supervision, and staff development/management.Examples of responsibilities:● Since 1995, create and publish the "Masters Journal," the award-winning official program of golf’s Masters Tournament, for Augusta National Golf Club. Duties include developing, writing and editing content, conceptualizing and designing layouts, photography, assignment and supervision of freelance writers and photographers, meeting regularly with client, managing budget and overseeing press run. ● Conceptualize, write/edit copy, conduct photo research and supervise photo shoots, and occasionally design layouts for special advertising sections and custom publications for select advertising clients. Recent examples include: Adobe, AT&T, Avis, Chase Sapphire, Evian, Farmers Insurance, Guinness, Humana, Ketel One, Southern Company, Transitions, Travelers, Waste Management, Wells Fargo, Zurich.

Coordinated efforts of editorial and art staffs in the creation of this mountain lifestyle publication (circ: 480,000). ● Interfaced daily with editors, as well as art directors, color separators, ad sales and production departments.● Developed and supervised technical, industry-leading ski testing program.● Developed innovative instruction ideas. Supervised on-site photo shoots and directed graphics layouts.● Developed, assigned and wrote/edited major features, and wrote/produced two instructional videos.

Directed/edited all equipment and instructional material for the world’s largest tennis publication (circ: 720,000).● Wrote personality profiles and trend articles.● Ghost-wrote individual instructional articles, long-term series and books for top touring pros, including Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Guillermo Vilas, Tracy Austin, Stan Smith, Billie Jean King and others.● Supervised/edited the work of three outside equipment consultants.