BOB HORD
1401 Kings Cross Drive Cardiff by the Sea, California 92007 (760) 944-2928

QUALIFICATIONS

A solid background of professional experience coupled with formal education has resulted in
expertise as a commercial illustrator. Detail oriented, precise and thorough. Utilizes artistic skill and
creativity to develop and design work to meet client's demands. Adapts to fast-paced, changing
environments with ease, completing all assignments well within time limitations. Works proficiently
under stress while maintaining accuracy and quality in performance. Has maintained a record of
being punctual, dedicated and dependable.

EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE ILLUSTRATOR
Los Angeles, CA 1973 to Present

Design and illustration for advertising, brochures, posters, point-of-purchase displays and
product illustration for many major accounts including AMF Voit, Best Western Hotels, Hunt
and Wesson Foods, Computer Concepts and Products, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, United
California Bank, U.S. Olympic Commitee, Van De Camp Foods, Sunkist Corporation,Twin Towers
Hotel, Hobie Catamarans and the City of Newport Beach.

Design and illustration of childrens books, calendars, greeting cards, posters, craft kits and games
for a variety of novelty line accounts including Hallmark Cards, Studio Twelve, Mattel, American
Greetings, Disneyland, Applause and Tyco Toys.
Editorial illustrations and cover designs for various magazines including Coast, Sea, Boating, FM,
Touring Bike and Orange County Illustrated. Sportswear illustration for such major companies as
Ocean Pacific, Quiksilver, Hobie, Jimmy'z Crazy Shirts and Hang Ten.
Three dimensional sculptures for numerious products such as mugs, steins, plaques
and holographic photography.

MATTEL TOYS, INC .
Hawthorne CA 1972 to 1973

Participated in toy development for the Research and Development Department

BUZZA CARDOZA .
Anaheim CA 1969 to 1972

Art Director of Contemporary card line. Responsible for design and development of contemporary
greeting cards, calendars, books and gift items.

HALLMARK CARDS, INC .
Kansas City, MO 1965 to 1969

Head of Novelty Mechanic division. Responsible for creation of animated cards and books. Also
designed cards, party accessories and various paper products. Developed and introduced a line of
three dimensional paper sculpture cards.

EDUCATION

SOUTH COAST COLLAGE - Costa Mesa, CA
Course work in Sculpture, Airbrush and Photography.

KANSAS CITY ART INSTITUTE - Kansas City, MO
Course work in Fine Art, Sculpture and Printmaking.

RINGLING SCHOOL OF ART - Sarasota, FL
Certificate in Commercial Art / Illustration