Darren Strecker

Experience

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  PMG/Ad Pro/Greek Unlimited

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Art Director

  Art Director/Designer – Art DepartmentPromotional Marketing Group, Inc• Managed up to 3 designers and their workflow• Arranged material and print buying• Developed corporate identities for 3 separate companies• Created and produced screen printed and embroidered product• Worked with photographers and printers to produce catalogs for sales at a national level

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  Macmillan/McGraw-Hill

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Graphic Designer

  Freelance Designer/Illustrator – Creative Services DepartmentMacMillan Publishing / MacStaffing & Millennium Staffing• Designed national magazine advertisements, corporate sales material• Created clip art and character designs for corporate use• Illustrated package cover for software CD• Assisted designers with printing and mock-up creation

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  At-A-Glance/Mead

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2001

  Graphic Designer/Illustrator

  Designer – Art DepartmentAt-A-Glance/Mead• Worked as a designer for all product lines before moving exclusively to posters• Assisted the creative manager with schedule and delegation of design projects• Trained junior designers on product development and department procedures• Organized and maintained server files, archiving and internal printing• Worked with licensors and marketing department to meet national deadlines• Produced 150 sports, entertainment, and specialty posters annually• Developed corporate logos, signs, trade show banners, catalogs, sales material, and product mock-ups Show less

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  Trends International

  Dec 2001 - Mar 2007

  Senior Designer/Product Manager

  Product Manager - Poster Division - Marketing DepartmentTrends International, LLC• Promoted to Senior Designer in 2001 / Promoted to Poster Manager in 2005• Managed the product line for a 1500-sku mass market focused poster division• Created a yearly line plan to track the production of 30 posters per month• Worked directly with national clients to secure product approval• Provided direction to the art department in design and image selection• Negotiated with printers, image providers, artists, and display manufactures• Helped develop marketing procedures and processes internally• Worked with retailers to create promotional displays for major movie releases• Traveled nationally to represent the company at trade shows, conventions, and client meetings Show less

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  Strecker Graphics

  Mar 2007 - now

  Owner

  Strecker Graphics is dedicated to creating unique and exciting visual elements for any size client. Specializing in art direction, graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D modeling, creative writing and project management, you won't find a more professional, collaborative or nimble source for all of your company's creative needs.Visit my links below...

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  SGI

  Oct 2018 - Nov 2020

  Art Director/Print and Digital Solutionist

  Creative Services Department• Developed the overall design direction for internal and external company print communications • Implemented procedures and processes for the flow of work though Creative Services • Photographed product and assisted with image uploads to custom web portals • Designed product packaging and die lines for pharmaceutical client print projects • Worked with vendors and production department to ensure smooth delivery of product • Assisted sales and office managers with branded presentations for both internal and client facing use Show less

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  Indiana Department Of Child Services

  Aug 2021 - Jul 2022

  Graphic Designer