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Rick Thrun

Writer / Designer / Creative Director
Sturgeon Bay,WI

Summary

Talented creative with years of providing services to global industry leaders. Extensive experience in industrial, agricultural, construction and building controls categories. Highly skilled at handling all types of issues successfully. Known for effective problem-solving and goal-oriented planning.

Overview

52
52
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Partner / Chief Creative Director

Propeller Creative
Milwaukee, WI
03.2014 - 02.2023
  • Provided outstanding service to all clients and vendors, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
  • Oversaw firm's day-to-day creative administrative operations, provided guidance to support staff.
  • Chaired partner meetings to drive discussion of matters important to firm operations, keeping discourse on-topic and moving at efficient pace.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.

Partner / Creative Director / Graphic Designer

Marx McClellan Thrun (MMT)
Milwaukee, WI
03.1997 - 03.2014


  • Developed creative design for print materials, brochures and signage
  • Implemented design feedback from customers and internal stakeholders to improve project outcomes.
  • Coordinated with external vendors and suppliers to verify quality and accuracy of printed materials.
  • Developed creative design for print materials, banners and signs.
  • Mentored junior designers and provided design guidance to improve standards of overall team output.
  • Created logos, illustrations and typography for various organizations.
  • Created artwork for product packaging and promotional materials.
  • Developed original designs for print media, magazines and newspapers.

Frelance Illustrator / Designer

Self-employeed
Milwaukee, WI
06.1971 - 03.1997
  • Multi-award winning illustrations for local and national magazines, advertising and outdoor.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Layton School of Art
Milwaukee, WI
09.1965 - 06.1969

Skills

Highly creative

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Accomplishments

  • Supervised staff members.
  • Joined and participated in client teams.
  • Won numerous advertising industry awards including "Best of Show."

Software

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Keynote

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Timeline

Partner / Chief Creative Director

Propeller Creative
03.2014 - 02.2023

Partner / Creative Director / Graphic Designer

Marx McClellan Thrun (MMT)
03.1997 - 03.2014

Frelance Illustrator / Designer

Self-employeed
06.1971 - 03.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts

Layton School of Art
09.1965 - 06.1969

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