Type Of Business:
Advertising and Marketing Company
Expertise:
Mr. Steele's expertise includes graphic design and illustration.
Major Product/SVS:
Graphic Design, Illustration and Commemorative Plaques
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Softball, Photography, Drawing, Music, Flying, Woodworking
Education Degrees:
Coursework in Commercial Art, Psychology and Business Studies, The University of Toledo; Coursework in Business Administration, Bliss College; Associate of Arts in Communications, Maricopa Technical Community College
Affiliations Awards:
Phi Beta Kappa Society; American Legion; VFW, Vietnam Veterans of America, TLC Brotherhood, Air Force Association, Elevation Ministries (Fort Myers, FL)
State/Country of Origin:
OH/USA
Date of Distinction:
5/14/2007
Work History:
18 years at a large metropolitan newspaper. Starting in the production/composing department then moving into advertising department as display ad layout artist and the promotion/marketing department as graphic designer.
Seven years as Communication Director for a large ministry in a metropolitan area. Owner and principle designer for my own graphic design business.
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
I have strong background in many print production procedures that most designers today, lack.
Charity:
Local Veterans Associations, TLC Brotherhood (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia)
Number Of Years In Profession:
32
Number Of Years In Current Position:
26
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Producing creative, quality work. Client satisfaction before company profit. Strong positive work ethic. Challenging clients.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his interest in art and design, cartooning and drawing.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Steele is working as a freelance graphic designer under his company name Ideal Impressions, based in Cape Coral, Fla. Before moving to Florida from Arizona recently, Mr. Steele worked with a large metropolitan newspaper, a five thousand member ministry and a property management company conducting HOA community inspections.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing for All Print Media, Creating and Illustrating Caricature Art
Awards/Honors:
Addy Award, Phoenix Advertising Club (1992)