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1. Robert J. Sodaro
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
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41 Hyatt Avenue, Norwalk, CT06850 203.856.9858 (c) rjsodaro@gmail.com
Some people claim to be “out-of-the-box” thinkers — in my entire professional life it never occurred to me that there ever was a box. As a visually-oriented
wordsmith,editor,anddigitalgraphicproductionartist,Iuse the entiretyof myextensive skill set(technology,presentation/production, marketing) to expertly
leverage aclient’smessagesoasto bestachieve thatclient’sdesiredgoals.Ihave developedavastarray of skillsacross variousdisciplinesmakingme anideal fit
for numerous, diverse jobs (either a consultant or staff employee). I am seeking a position that will engage me creatively, allowing me to utilize my skills to
achieve the best results for my clients.
 A visually-oriented wordsmith, editor, and digital graphicproduction artist
 Social media, technology (interactiveand static),presentations,pre-press production, marketing, teaching
 Areas of expertise: IT, medical/pharma, politics, pop culture local and national events
 Exceptional presentation and client relationship skills
 Proven ability to lead, motivate and inspire teams as well as manage external resources and personnel
 Proficiency in: Photoshop, lnDesign, Acrobat, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, and more. Working knowledge of HTML, training in SharePoint
1985–Present
Freelance Ink, CT & VA: Communication Specialist
Responsibilities:
 Provide creative solutions across multiple channels for clients, including IBM, Pitney Bowes, CenterStage Productions, Marvel Entertainment, others
 Writer, editor, digital graphics production artist, IT support
 Marketing, communications, PR, web content management, social networking
 Deliverables in the form of (print and interactive) newsletters, booklets, pamphlets, presentations, manuals, and other conte nt-rich materials
 Build and manage content for websites, develop interactive marketing communications presentations and campaigns, produce digital/electronic curriculum, create
corporate communications, design, develop, and produce interactive and static presentations, limited IT and tech support
 Produce and develop newsletters, reports, slides, journals, documents, magazines, forms, direct response marketing, advertising mater ial, and prepress
 Present client’s message via various social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, StumbledUpon, Pinterest, Pocket, LinkedIn, Instagram, others
Accomplishments:
WEB CONTENT MANAGEMENT
• Assisted in the development and content management for numerous websites for a variety of clients, including Westchestergov.c om., I3Mobile, The Hour,
the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee, the Norwalk Democratic Town Committee, and others
• Provided extensive content for HubPages.com, Examiner.com, AllVoices.com, Suite101.com, and others
DIGITAL/DESKTOP PUBLISHING
• Acquired desktop publishing skills in numerous graphic packages and have used them in producing both static and interactive m aterials for several
companies (GE, GE Capital, Pitney Bowes, IBM, AMEX, SNET, The Gartner Group, I3Mobile, several websites and several print publications)
TRAINING
• Have trained others in the use of many of the software packages
• While working for Settlers & Traders Real Estate (Westport, CT), I trained staff members in the use of word processing
• Trained executives in IBM’s EA/ISIS division (Stamford, CT) in the use of PowerPoint
• As a Boy Scout leader when my son was in Scouting I trained numerous boys in several aspects of Scouting (my son is an Eagle Scout)
• When my son was in grade school at Columbus Magnet School (Norwalk, CT) I trained 5th graders in the use of PowerPoint
• While working as a consultant at Pitney Bowes (Stamford, CT) I trained PB’s Channel Marketing staff in the use of Quark
• Helped re-write a tech manual for a hardware phone system company in Westchester County, NY
• While working at The Hour newspaper (Norwalk), wrote a training manual for the night pre-press staff
• As Deputy Registrar of Voters (Norwalk) I not only trained poll workers in the use of Skype and other computer programs relat ing to elections, I assisted the
Registrars in training moderators (state-wide) and poll workers (locally) to work at polling sites. I was eventually commissioned by the Secretary of the State
to help re-write the training material for moderators, including developing a PowerPoint presentation and to assist in the actual training
WRITING
• I have been published thousands of times in hundreds of periodicals, dozens of books, and numerous places on the web covering a wide variety of topics,
including technology, medical/pharmaceutical, politics, relationships, the arts, local and nation events, and more
• Have written ad copy (web, radio, print, direct mail), press releases, and marketing material for numerous companies
• Conducted interviews, done research and indexing, profiled individuals and businesses, written and reviewed books, movies, and other products while
writing for consumer and B2B publications, companies, and websites
• FICTION WRITING
• Wrote an illustrated gag strip; Video Victor for Videogaming Illustrated
• Created and wrote the illustrated espionage series Agent Unknown for Renegade Press
• Wrote numerous short stories for several Indie comicbook publications including Guild Works Productions, Comic Book Artists Guild, Free Lunch Comics,
InkBot, Main Enterprises, Atlas Unleashed, JMG Comics, and Arcana
• Currently freelance for Red Anvil Press as an editor, and writer on two on-going comics (Cyberines, and Owlgirls)
2008–2016
City of Norwalk, Norwalk, CT: Deputy Registrar of Voters
Responsibilities:
• Helped maintain City’s voter database, oversee, manage, and service supplies, machines, and hiring of poll workers; provided tech support for office and
during elections
• Wrote press releases and provided graphic support for office
• Wrote and produced educational material for training Moderators and Poll workers. Served as Assistant Head Moderator/Head Moderator for Elections
• Served as poll worker and Moderator during elections and primaries. (Upon relocating to RVA in ‘16, I have continued to work at local elections as a poll
worker)

2. 41 Hyatt Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 203.856.9858 (c) rjsodaro@gmail.com
Robert J. Sodaro
COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST
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Accomplishments:
• Spearheaded move to voice-to-Internet-based communication between City’s 14 polling places and City Hall utilizing Skype and web-based voter
lookup saving the city over $5,000 in 2010
• Assisted in legislative redistricting process (saving the city $10,00 per future election)
• Upgraded communication during elections reducing City’s election phone costs nearly $5,000 per year
• Wrote press releases for various activities of the Department
• Helped develop training material to train both Moderators (across the state) and poll workers (locally)
• Served as head or assistant head moderator for several elections and primaries
• Helped write and produce training material and assisted in training for state-wide Moderator training program
• Assisted and oversaw reorganization of Registrar’s office supplies
• Produced program booklet and assisted in planning for Veteran’s Hall of Honor for City
Sacred Heart University,Fairfield,CT(BSDegree)
 Media Studies: a cross-discipline involving film production on-air radio, TV/video, and newspaper/print, advertising, production, and photography
 Minor in Philosophy
 I have volunteered for several non-profit organizations in and around the Norwalk/Stamford, CT area, including, but not limited to, The Norwalk Seaport
Association, the South Norwalk Arts Celebration (SoNo Arts), Boy Scouts of America, First Night Norwalk, Norwalk Soccer Association, Girl Scouts, and
others