With more than 15 years of experience in graphic design, I conceptualize innovative visuals and guide projects from concept through delivery. I excel at coordinating teams, communicating clearly, and telling compelling stories through print and digital media. I bring expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, large-format branding, and strong project management. I’m excited to contribute to your company's goals by delivering impactful design, elevating brand recognition, and driving growth.…

Kurt Dietrich

With more than 15 years of experience in graphic design, I conceptualize innovative visuals and guide projects from concept through delivery. I excel at coordinating teams, communicating clearly, and telling compelling stories through print and digital media. I bring expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, large-format branding, and strong project management. I’m excited to contribute to your company's goals by delivering impactful design, elevating brand recognition, and driving growth.…

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With more than 15 years of experience in graphic design, I conceptualize innovative visuals and guide projects from concept through delivery. I excel at coordinating teams, communicating clearly, and telling compelling stories through print and digital media.
I bring expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, large-format branding, and strong project management. I’m excited to contribute to your company’s goals by delivering impactful design, elevating brand recognition, and driving growth.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Creative Director / Owner at Speed Media
January 1, 2001 - Present
Owned and operated for over 20 years, providing clients with graphic design services in printed and digital marketing collateral to expand visibility and support business growth. Specializing in large-format design, transportation graphics, social media content, promotional collateral, logo design, brand recognition, apparel design and ad campaigns. Collaborated with clients to align creative solutions and delivered end-to-end design projects.
Director of Marketing & Communications at DBD Ventures, Berlin Raceway
October 1, 2011 - June 1, 2017
Led a complete brand refresh to modernize the organization for growth; partnered with marketing and media to implement improvements. Implemented a scannable entry system and shifted food/beverage to a credit-card system to increase profitability. Created marketing collateral for new luxury partner suites and promoted sell-out events such as Battle at Berlin, Monster Truck Throw Down, World of Outlaws, and an International Fireworks showcase.
Realtor at Five Star Real Estate
May 1, 2014 - April 1, 2017
Guided clients through property searches, market analysis, negotiation and closing; leveraged graphic design skills to create marketing materials that boosted visibility and sales outcomes.
Marketing and Promotions at Lee Anderson Motorsports
January 1, 2000 - July 1, 2007
Managed driver website and promotional programs; created marketing collateral to expand partnerships; served as team spotter and provided mechanical assistance as needed.
Airbrush Artist and Sign Designer at Phoenix Sign and Design
October 1, 2000 - May 1, 2001
Developed design concepts via hand drawings and CAD, produced helmet airbrush work for major brands, and assisted with sign design.
Tire Specialist / Team Racing Mechanic at HS Motorsports
December 1, 1996 - October 1, 2000
General shop work (mechanic, fabricator, body & paint), road crew tire specialist, coordinated tire program with driver and crew, maintained team livery and decal program, and supported marketing collateral development.

Education

Visual Communications and Graphic Design at Kendall College of Art & Design
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Science Certification
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Education, Wholesale & Distribution, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Travel & Hospitality, Computers & Electronics, Gaming, Government, Manufacturing
    paper Sawyer Compressor brand refresh

    Created a more modern, widely usable logo for client Sawyer Compressor to adapt it across all signage & advertising channels, including the company’s entire fleet of vehicles, portables which can be rented. They are always repping the brand on the road & onsite.