Steven Monsen
Hartford, WI 53027
262.623.2015
Objective
To expand my knowledge in design, interaction and marketing. Be the person who helps the client build a great brand. To plan, create and develop outstanding, creative ideas using tools from todays technology world. Lead and mentor others in the creative marketing direction of all projects, and help others understand the importance of a solid brand and marketing strategy. Be part of a marketing and communications team that is fiercely determined to develop killer ideas and have the passionate drive to fulfill the need. I am a seasoned art director/designer seeking to expand my skills in the interaction, marketing and design community.
Professional Profile
- Results-oriented, hands-on leader who believes strongly in raising the standards of visual communication and encouraging others to maintain those standards
- Group leader who manages designers, production artists, photographers and freelancers in the design direction of the company
- Understands the power of the brand identity and upholds that identity
- 15 Years professional design experience producing creative for custom publisher, in house agencies, and nonprofit
- Comfortable and experienced in working with clients to develop design and marketing concepts, direction
- Positive, optimistic, well-organized self-starter who excels under pressure
- Abililty to prioritize and create schedules for projects, assign work and meet deadlines, even within tight timeframes
Creative
- Conceptualize, design, and produce high impact publications, websites, and marketing and promotion materials
- Familiar with the importance of creating an engaging, intuitive, and stimulating user experience through design
- Directed and performed photo shoots and managed art directors, designers, production artists, photographers, and freelance artists
Work History
Lead Designer, Alliance for Children and Families, A nonprofit member organization, December 2007 – present
Creative Mastermind, Monsen Design, Hartford, WI, freelance designer for a variety of clients, April 2007 – December 2007
Sr. Art Director, High Velocity Communications Inc., Waukesha, WI, a custom magazine publisher, March 2004 – April 2007
Advertising Specialist, FABCO Equipment Inc., Madison, WI, a Caterpillar dealer, Jan. 1998 – March 2004
Sr. Graphic Designer, Auto Meter Products, Sycamore, IL, Mfg. of automotive aftermarket products, June 1995 – Dec. 1997
Designer, Stephen Fossler Company, Crystal Lake, IL, a manufacturer of quality foil embossed labels
Designer, Contract Manufacturing Corporation, Chicago, IL, a company producing custom displays and graphics for trade shows
Education
Elgin Community College, Graphic Design, Honors program member, Jan. 1993 - June 1994
University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Architecture, Aug. 1989 – Dec. 1992
Work Samples
Please review my portfolio. Additional printed work samples available on request.
Activities
Outside of work I love to spend time with my family, I was in band for 9 years and loved it and now I play drums in our church band, I love the outdoors and anything that involves water: waterskiing, swimming and fishing.
References
Work and personal references available on request.