Steve Walker entered the graphics industry in 1988 as an assistant in the art department for a political consulting firm, adding the responsibilities of print buyer and production manager shortly thereafter. In 1990, a chance to work for a growing commercial printer saw him rise to the head of the art, estimating and production departments for a 50-employee shop specializing in publications and direct mail.
An opportunity to return to hands-on design work led to the start of Clover Communications in 2000. Often working as a strategic partner with HareLine Graphics, he has expanded his areas of design interest to logos, identity packages, business-to-business, community outreach, advocacy and associations while still concentrating on the core business of publications and direct marketing. Hareline Graphics and Clover Communications united in July 2009 to become HareLine Graphics, Inc.
Experience
Owner, Clover Communications, 2000 – 2009
Graphic Design for print and electronic media including publications, identity, direct mail, signage, web sites, Flash animations – project management and business development.
W.W. Hobbs Printing, 1990 – 2000
Production management, customer service, purchasing, supervisor for art, prepress and estimating departments. Managed projects for new and existing customers from estimate through production and distribution/mailing. Duties included shaping customer’s budgets and design programs to help their business grow or become more efficient.
Ann Stewart Brown Consulting, Inc., 1988 – 1990
Manager for media buying, purchasing, including all print production and mailing.