Gary Schroeder

Senior Level Designer

Crossville, TN, USA
Proven ability to increase sales revenue and initiate profitability through effective concept development and execution of presentations and product. Motivated individual possesses strong organizational and analytical skill sets. Outstanding communicator with solid work ethic and dedication to excellence.

Work Experience

Kerusso Activewear, Inc.

Senior Graphic Designer

Proclaiming the Good News to the world through screen print apparel and products about Jesus.

Oversee various design and illustration projects from concept to finished products.
Full color digital illustration, design and layout across various devices and apps.
Collaborate with other Team members in the areas of brainstorming, concept development, pre production approvals.
Designed one of the companies best selling designs in the past 10 years.
Routinely have top selling designs across various categories and products.
Prepare and create tech packs for in and out of house production and sampling.
Prepare mock up images for corporate catalogs, flyers and websites.
Built and strengthened relations between the Creative and Production departments within months of initial employment.
Developed numerous processes, systems and forms in order to expedite, organize and maximize efficiency.
Created client presentations, mood boards and photo streams as inspiration and sales tools.
Responsible for trouble shooting software and computer issues, researching trends, recommending time saving processes and tools.
Have been working remotely from home since 2015 with a self starter, well organized mindset.
February 2014 - Present Tennessee, United States

Schroeder Studios

Owner

Global design service specializing in screen print, embroidery and apparel.

Developed apparel designs for Time Bandit (Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch), Rush 2013 European Concert Contest, Subaru, United States Air Force, United States Army, United States Marine Corp., United States Navy, TProductions, ASO Apparel, CheerSport, Spirit Sports and Crazyshirts.
August 2012 - Present Chicago, Illinois, United States

MainGate, Inc.

Art Director

National manufacturer of event retail merchandise.

Headed a department of 10 designers executing pieces for Super Bowl XLVI, NFL Draft Day, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Minnesota Vikings, Tennessee Titans, Washington Redskins, NBA Playoffs, Indianapolis 500, NHRA, Susan G. Komen, American Heart Association, Brickyard 400, and Wrangler.

Developed the essential, seamless relationship between the Art Department, Production and the various Marketing Teams within a short period of time.
September 2011 - August 2012 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

St. Clair Apparel, Inc.

Creative Director

Global manufacturer of custom screen print and embroidered apparel.

International liaison for custom prototype and production apparel.
Designed one fleece piece that sold over 300,00 units worldwide.
Concepts contributed to millions in sales over a 6 year period.
Created 2006 40 piece Fall Line that facilitated the company's largest annual growth.
Drafted concepts that assisted sales force in securing Hard Rock, Walt Disney World, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Margaritaville, National Finals Rodeo, Cirque du Soliel, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, ISC Americrown and Chase Authentics.
Created Hard Rock Guitar Company concept.
Strengthened company's local client base inside first 8 months of employment.
Designed corporate identity logo.
November 2001 - September 2011 South Bend, Indiana, United States

IS Wear Outfitters

Art Director

Regional manufacturer of screen print and embroidered apparel.

Revamped department production efficiency during the initial 6 weeks of employment eradicating a 4 month backlog.

Designed 2002 Camp Spring Line.
April 2001 - November 2001 Ligonier, Indiana, United States

Midwest Embroidery

Assistant Art Director

National manufacturer of screen print and embroidered apparel (renamed Cadre Athletic and divided into St. Clair Apparel with Midwest Embroidery as the parent company around 1998).

Provided a national sales force with licensed and hot market sales tools for the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, NASCAR, IRL and the Top 125 NCAA Colleges and Universities in the country.
Co-managed a team of colleagues in the areas of concept, design and production.
Compiled multiple product and graphic lines as an assertive research and development team member.
Composed and produced corporate price list catalog for national distribution to J.C. Penney.
November 1996 - April 2001 South Bend, Indiana, United States

Sports Image Apparel Of Indiana

Art Director

National manufacturer of screen print, embroidery and recreational vehicle clubs.

Designed entire initial apparel line.
Recruited and supported national salesforce with sample packs.
Designed company logo.
November 1995 - November 1996 Mishawaka, Indiana, United States

ImageWear

Senior Designer

National manufacturer of custom screen print and embroidered resort and Collegiate wear.

Designed graphics for resort salesforce in Hawaii, California, Washington, Alaska, Florida and Nevada.
Assisted as needed in screen print production.
Work directly with licensing department to ensure licensing compliance with CLC, LRG and independent schools.
Mentored junior design team members.
March 1994 - November 1995 South Bend, Indiana, United States

Education

Indiana Vocational Technical College

Associates Degree in the Applied Science of Graphic Design

September 1986 - May 1988 South Bend, Indiana, United States

Ball State University

September 1984 - February 1985 Muncie, Indiana, United States

Languages

English (Native),
Spanish (Beginner),

Skills

AccuRIP, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, Apparel Design, Applique, Branding & Identity, Combination Designs, Concept, Crystalline, Embroidery Designs, Excel, Foil, Garageband, Gemstones, Glitter, Hang Tags, High Density, Ibook Author, IMovie, Keynote , Labels, Logo Design, Numbers, Numerous Industry And Art Related Apps, Outlook, Pages, Power Point, Presentations, Rhinestuds, Screen Print Designs, Signage, Spot Process Separation Studio, Typography, Well Versed In Both Macintosh & PC, Word,