ROBERT LANDESS

bob.landess@gmail.com | (817) 412-8283 | linkedin.com/in/boblandess | www.boblandess.com | Euless, TX 76040

SENIOR DESIGNER - TRAINING CONTENT | GRAPHICS | ANIMATIONS | INTERACTIVE | WEB

Over 25 years of experience spearheading the design and development of training programs for commercial and military aviation clients. Proven success in managing full project life cycle for training content development projects (Interactive Graphics, 2D, and 3D graphics and animations) with budgets of up to $8 million. Talent for cultivating top performing teams and supervising operations with consistent focus on quality, deadline adherence, and cost controls. Commitment to furthering learning and development programs’ efficiency by promoting innovation, transformation of content strategies, and continuous improvement.

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Dreamweaver | Adobe Animate
Autodesk 3ds Max | Autodesk Fusion 360
Articulate 360 | HTML | CSS

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AIRBUS HELICOPTERS, INC., Grand Prairie, TX 2016 – 2021

COURSEWARE CONTENT DEVELOPER

Orchestrated the development of static, animated, and interactive graphics for in-person and remote training programs. Oversaw the eManuals system; maintained and updated all training materials and student accounts for over 2,000 adult learners.

• Introduced iPad-based training programs resulting in increased engagement, interactivity, and adult learning quality.
• Supported internal certification requirements and professional development of pilots and maintenance professionals.

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION, TRAINING SYSTEMS, Shelton, CT 2010 – 2016

TRAINING MEDIA LEAD

Planned and coordinated creation of aviation training content development, featuring graphics, animations, video, and photography. Supervised team of 4 developers, while enforcing strict controls over vendor operations to guarantee contractual compliance. Proactively sought opportunities to align learning and development programs with contemporary industry standards and new technology capabilities.

• Took ownership of an $8 million courseware development project for the UAE and restructured the schedule and budget to return progress back on track.
• Planned a $5 million training project for the Turkish Military.
• Closely monitored and evaluated the work of internal and external direct reports to ensure QA/QC program compliance and adherence to project design requirements.
• Scheduled and supervised operations to ensure the completion of training content development projects in line with established deadlines, budgets, and deliverables.

SIKORSKY / TECFILMS, Stratford, CT 2008 – 2010

COURSEWARE MEDIA DEVELOPER

Conceptualized and developed graphics, animations, videos, and photography for training purposes with control over QA/QC of vendor-produced graphics and animations. Analyzed current processes to identify gaps and implement corrective action resulting in streamlined workflows and less costs.

• Took ownership of an $8 million courseware development project for the UAE and restructured the schedule and budget to return progress back on track.
• Achieved annual savings exceeding $225,000 and enabled remote training capabilities through transition from paper-based training content to electronic classrooms utilizing iPads and large format flat touchscreens.
• Overcame limited workforce availability by repurposing CAD data resulting in streamlined graphic and animations development processes.

BELL HELICOPTER, Fort Worth, TX 1999 – 2008

TEAM LEADER / SR. MEDIA IMAGING SPECIALIST

Supervised a team of 11 personnel and controlled training design projects from establishing design standards and objectives through workforce allocation, creative development management, and quality control. Revitalized operations to maximize creative output and meet design guidelines and deadlines.

• Co-developed the First Responders Helicopter Safety video and the First Responders Helicopter Safety Stand Up courseware.
• Achieved annual savings exceeding $225,000 and enabled remote training capabilities through transition from paper-based training content to electronic classrooms utilizing iPads and large format flat touchscreens.
• Streamlined the request, compilation, and review process by partnering on the development and introduction of a graphic request and tracking system.