Graphic Designer - Print & Web

Mike Steinke

Oak Creek, WI

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I'm a Wisconsin native who turned a love for design and problem solving into a successful career in both print and web design. I love to combine my right-brained creativity with left-brained analytical tendencies, giving me the ability to see the big picture when creating design that influences my clients' audiences.

I'm a husband, father, sports fan, league bowler, gamer, music and movie buff, pop culture savant, and connoisseur of all things visual.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Graphic Design
  
  University of Wisconsin-Stout
  
  1997 - 2002
Experience
- Graphic Designer
  
  AdSerts
  
  Brookfield, WI
  
  Dec 2016 - Nov 2020 (3 years 11 months)
  
  Lead designer on multiple client accounts. Responsible for designing weekly to bi-monthly advertising circulars, as well as numerous supporting marketing materials, such as posters, in-store signage and shelf signs. In addition, I designed and managed social media and email marketing accounts on behalf of the clients. Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment with many other contributors and service providers.
- Digital Graphic Designer
  
  Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.
  
  Milwaukee, WI
  
  Sep 2014 - Aug 2016 (1 year 11 months)
  
  Responsible for conception, quality and completion of creative deliverables including print, web, presentations & media, and marketing support collateral. Perform project management and one-on-one client communication. Execute ongoing strategic planning for new marketing initiatives.
- Senior Designer
  
  Ocreative Design Studio
  
  Oconomowoc, WI
  
  Apr 2007 - Sep 2014 (7 years 5 months)
  
  Designed and managed many projects that were both print- and web-based, and helped to create clear, effective marketing plans, project estimates, and proposals. Worked at a fast pace to produce many different marketing solutions for many different fields -- often simultaneously -- that delivered results that met the clients' needs. Organized and helped develop processes to consolidate workflow and deliver projects on deadline.
- Marketing Designer
  
  Beacon Health
  
  Mequon, WI
  
  Jun 2004 - Apr 2007 (2 years 10 months)
  
  Worked to produce various marketing and communications pieces for an industry-leading Home Healthcare Education company. Designed or had input in catalogs, website, brochures, direct mail, and multimedia projects. Also tracked and worked to improve return-on-investment rates for year-to-year promotions.
- Graphic Designer and Production Specialist
  
  C2 Graphic Productivity Solutions
  
  Milwaukee, WI
  
  Jun 2003 - May 2004 (11 months)
  
  Various temporary placements in retail, financial, healthcare companies. Supported full-time staff by designing various collateral pieces, often handling projects independently or working one-on-one with the client.
Industries
- Advertising
- Services
Skills
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