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Darren M. Strecker
d_strecker@sbcglobal.net
2005-2007
Product Manager - Poster Division - Marketing Department
Trends International, LLC; Indianapolis, Indiana
- Managed the product line for a 1200-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
1997-2005
Senior Designer – Art Department
At-A-Glance/Mead & Trends International, Inc.; Indianapolis, Indiana
- Worked as a designer for all product lines before moving exclusively to posters
- Assisted the creative manager with schedule and delegation of design projects
- Promoted to senior designer for all product lines after 3 years
- 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
1997
Designer/Illustrator – Creative Services Department
MacMillan Publishing/MacStaffing; Indianapolis, Indiana
- 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
1995-1997
Art Director/Designer – Art Department
Promotional Marketing Group, Inc.; Indianapolis, Indiana
- 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 hundreds of items to aid in product sales at a national level
1995
Output Technician/Proofing Assistant
LaserSystems, Inc. – Film Output/Prepress; Beech Grove, Indiana
- Ran second shift proofing department
- Produced matchprints for client approvals
- Assisted with file pre-flight, film processing and stripping
1994
Artist/Production Assistant
The Barn Woodworks – Sign Design/Production; Fortville, Indiana
- Created sign designs and illustration for carvings
- Assisted with redwood and foam sign production
- Laid out patterns, cut frisket, sandblasted, primed and painted signs
1987-2007
Freelance Illustrator
Various Organizations and Companies; Indianapolis, Indiana
- Drew caricatures for Indianapolis Indians, 500 Motor Speedway, Kona Jacks
- Created show flyers for local bands and events
- Designed spokes-characters for various promotions
- Illustrated elements to aid in logo development
- Developed comic covers and panels for events
- Used 3D modeling software for technical drawings and product mock-ups
Education:
1989-1994
Attended Ball State University - Muncie, Indiana
Graduated with Bachelor of Fine Arts
Minor in Journalism/Advertising
Educational Highlights:
Helpdesk Technician (2 years)
Freshman Orientation Coordinator (2 years)
Weekly Cartoon – Ball State Daily News
Deans List
References:
Jennifer Ramo - Regional Sales Director
Symbios Medical Products
7301 N. Georgetown Road, Suite 150; Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
Email: jramo9676@yahoo.com
Matthew Morrill – Creative Manager
Trends International LLC
5188 West 74th Street; Indianapolis, IN 46268
Email: mmorrill@trendsinternational.com
Dawn Dyer - Director, Creative Services
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
4790 W. 16th St.; Indianapolis, Indiana 46222
Email: Ddyer@brickyard.com
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