I am Cassidy Maine, a seasoned professional with deep expertise in printing, signage, promotional products, and custom apparel. I excel at turning client objectives into tailored, visually compelling branding solutions, backed by strong listening skills, advanced graphic design, and a deep knowledge of production workflows and brand consistency. I thrive in roles with a creative element—problem-solving, graphic design, and brand development—and have two decades of experience in project management, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m eager to bring my blend of design, production know-how, and strategic thinking to a dynamic team.

Cassidy Maine

I am Cassidy Maine, a seasoned professional with deep expertise in printing, signage, promotional products, and custom apparel. I excel at turning client objectives into tailored, visually compelling branding solutions, backed by strong listening skills, advanced graphic design, and a deep knowledge of production workflows and brand consistency. I thrive in roles with a creative element—problem-solving, graphic design, and brand development—and have two decades of experience in project management, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m eager to bring my blend of design, production know-how, and strategic thinking to a dynamic team.

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I am Cassidy Maine, a seasoned professional with deep expertise in printing, signage, promotional products, and custom apparel. I excel at turning client objectives into tailored, visually compelling branding solutions, backed by strong listening skills, advanced graphic design, and a deep knowledge of production workflows and brand consistency.

I thrive in roles with a creative element—problem-solving, graphic design, and brand development—and have two decades of experience in project management, customer service, and cross-functional collaboration. I’m eager to bring my blend of design, production know-how, and strategic thinking to a dynamic team.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder | Creative Director at Maine Street Athletics & Promotions
February 1, 2021 - November 4, 2025
Founded and currently operate a full-service branding and custom merchandise business, delivering end-to-end B2B solutions for promotional products, custom apparel, team uniforms, and branded online stores. Oversee all aspects of the business from creative development to production and client service. Built a custom branding business from scratch, reaching almost $1 million in annual revenue within two years by providing fast, quality sublimated jerseys and branded merchandise. Oversee the complete production process of premium branded materials, from conception to timely completion, ensuring consistent brand standards are upheld and client expectations are surpassed. Build and maintain strong vendor and supplier relationships, ensuring timely sourcing and uninterrupted material availability. Collaborate directly with clients to conceptualize and deliver visually compelling, unique, and functional design solutions aligned with brand goals. Launched 20+ custom-branded Shopify stores for
Vice President /Operations/Graphic Designer/Project Manager at The Maine Sign (previously Signs First)
October 1, 2014 - November 4, 2025
Supports a medium-sized, family-owned signage/printing business through comprehensive front- and back-office functions. Delivers operations leadership and seamless operational efficiency. Represents a strong customer-service orientation, managing order intake, clear communications, and timely issue resolution. Created and maintained industry-specific sign and decal catalogs to improve convenience and efficiency, identified digital tools to automate and streamline workflow processes, and increased brand awareness through social media marketing, events/tradeshows, and Mailchimp automated campaigns.
Manager, Business Development Communications at Korn /Ferry International
December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Member of the Firm’s Business Development Center of Excellence, providing proposal management, writing, presentation and graphics development for proposals in leadership development, integrated talent management, competency modeling, assessments, and related services. Managed end-to-end RFX processes, including strategy, writing, production, and editing; ensured timely, high-quality proposals. Led a library of case studies and biographies for consultants and managed a contract network of over 400 facilitators and executive coaches, including onboarding and ongoing support.
Founder | Creative Director at Maine Street Athletics & Promotions
February 1, 2021 - November 8, 2025
Founded and operate a full-service branding and custom merchandise business delivering end-to-end B2B solutions for promotional products, custom apparel, team uniforms, and branded online stores. Oversees all aspects from creative development to production and client service. Built a custom branding business from scratch, reaching almost $1 million in annual revenue within two years by providing fast, quality sublimated jerseys and branded merchandise. Oversees complete production process from conception to timely completion, ensuring consistent brand standards and exceeded client expectations. Builds and maintains vendor/supplier relationships to ensure timely sourcing and uninterrupted material availability. Collaborates with clients to conceptualize and deliver visually compelling, unique, and functional design solutions aligned with brand goals. Launched 20+ custom-branded Shopify stores for sports teams and high schools, handling hundreds of annual orders.
Vice President / Operations / Graphic Designer / Project Manager at The Maine Sign (previously Signs First)
October 1, 2014 - November 8, 2025
Supports a medium-sized, family-owned signage/printing business across front- and back-office functions; adaptable and cross-trained across operations to deliver leadership and efficiency. Delivers customer service excellence through order intake management, clear communications, and timely issue resolution. Stays up to date with industry trends, product and vendor strengths and weaknesses. Created and maintained an industry-specific sign and decal catalogs to streamline production and pricing. Implemented digital tools to automate workflows and enable shared production tracking and collaboration. Increased brand awareness through social media marketing, events and trade shows, and Mailchimp automated email campaigns.
Manager, Business Development Communications at Korn / Ferry International
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2013
Member of the Business Development Center of Excellence providing proposal management, writing, presentation and graphics development for proposals within leadership development, integrated talent management, competency modeling, assessments, and executive coaching. Led end-to-end RFX processes, including strategy, writing, production, and editing, ensuring timely, high-quality proposals. Built and maintained the consulting practice’s library of case studies and biographies; managed a contract network of over 400 facilitators and executive coaches; oversaw staffing, onboarding, and logistics for engagements.
Founder / Owner / Operator at Maine Street Athletics & Promotions
February 1, 2021 - Present
Founded and operate a full-service branding and custom merchandise business delivering end-to-end B2B and B2C solutions for custom apparel, team uniforms, promotional product, and branded online stores. Collaborate directly with clients to conceptualize, design and deliver visually compelling, unique, and functional design solutions aligned with strategic brand goals. From conception to timely completion, ensuring consistent brand standards are upheld and client expectations are surpassed. Focus on athletics and full dye sublimated sports uniforms, serving as single point of contact and personally designing custom logos and artwork for the full line of team uniforms and apparel. Established and maintained strong vendor relationships to ensure timely sourcing and uninterrupted material availability. Designed, launched, and currently operate 30+ custom-branded Shopify stores for sports teams and school athletic programs, processing hundreds of orders annually.
Manager, Business Development Communications at Korn/Ferry International (formerly Lore International)
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2013
Remote role focusing on proposal development, writing, presentation and graphics for large, complex proposals and presentations globally. Managed end-to-end RFX process, strategy development, writing, production, and editing of client proposals. Led the consulting practice’s library of case studies and biographies, managed a contract network of facilitators/coaches, and oversaw staffing and logistics per engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Communications at Fort Lewis College
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007
BA in English & Communications; Minor in Business/Marketing at Fort Lewis College
August 1, 2003 - May 1, 2007

Qualifications

Proposing to Win
January 1, 2008 - November 4, 2025
Leadership Architect 101
January 1, 2011 - November 4, 2025
iMIS Certified User
January 1, 2016 - November 4, 2025
Organizational Efficiency
January 1, 2018 - November 4, 2025
MASI (Master of Advertising Specialty Information)
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
BASI (Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information)
January 1, 2015 - January 8, 2026
Proposing to Win
January 1, 2008 - January 8, 2026
MASI (Master of Advertising Specialty Information)
January 1, 2019 - January 8, 2026
Complete Professional Development; Organizational Efficiency
January 1, 2018 - January 8, 2026
iMIS Certified User
January 1, 2016 - January 8, 2026
BASI (Bachelor of Advertising Specialty Information)
January 1, 2015 - January 8, 2026
Leadership Architect 101
January 1, 2011 - January 8, 2026
Proposing to Win
January 1, 2008 - January 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Education, Software & Internet