Jeff Robinson
About Jeff Robinson
Jeff Robinson is a Lead Production Specialist at Great Minds, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in production roles, including previous positions at Katherine O'Brien Photography and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Current Role at Great Minds
Jeff Robinson serves as the Lead Production Specialist at Great Minds, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he engages in live composition production work, file conversions, and automated PDF corrections. He also supports internal teams with accessibility questions and provides solutions. Robinson has developed accessibility best practices and processes for PDFs and MS Office deliverables, contributing to the organization's commitment to inclusive design.
Previous Experience in Production and Design
Prior to his current role, Jeff Robinson accumulated extensive experience in production and design. He worked at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for 12 years, where he held various positions including Technical Production Services Manager and Senior Applications Manager. His earlier experience includes roles as Ancillary Design Manager and Production Coordinator at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and People Magazine, respectively. He was also a Crew Chief at Crozier Fine Arts for eight years.
Educational Background in Arts
Jeff Robinson studied at the University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree from 1981 to 1985. His educational background in the arts has informed his approach to production and design, enabling him to create effective workflows and production solutions.
Contributions to Accessibility Initiatives
In his current role at Great Minds, Jeff Robinson creates documentation and training materials to support accessibility initiatives. He analyzes both legacy and new products to develop efficient workflows and production solutions, ensuring that accessibility is integrated into the production process. His work includes designing InDesign templates and MS Word writing tools to enhance production efficiency.
Career Timeline and Key Positions
Jeff Robinson's career spans several decades, beginning as a Prepress Operator at KATZ Digital Technologies Inc in 1997. He then worked as a Crew Chief at Crozier Fine Arts for eight years before joining Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, where he held multiple roles from 2000 to 2020. He was a Business Partner at Katherine O'Brien Photography for 11 years before transitioning to his current role at Great Minds in 2020.