Christopher Stecher

Publisher & Creative Director at Précis Magazine

Founder and publisher of a multinational, web-based magazine focusing on Arts, Music, Photography, Expatriate Affairs, Opinion, Lifestyle & Living. Responsible for all production aspects of publication; Manage all contact with contributors including artists and writers; Manage content across four countries and six time zones; Set and actualize deadlines for contributors; Contact and secure advertisers.

President & Creative Director at Stech Design

Freelance design of advertising and marketing materials across multiple media markets, including print, radio, video/film and web. Clients include Burton Snowboards, In Home Tutoring, iBrew Micro Brewery, Psycho Candy Clothing & Accessories, Woof Woof, Chomp Chomp canine products, Lee Benson Basketball Camp.

Graphic Designer - Photographer - Production Print & IT at The Valley Reporter

Helped form advertising, marketing and PR policy for a weekly newspaper. Managed 30 print advertising accounts, designed and laid out feature pages, trafficked and tracked ads, preflight PDFs, posted weekly web content, and engaged in community relations. Coordinated bi-location workflow to support remote production.

Consultant at Vermont Guardian Media

Consulting work including white paper for funding a statewide weekly newspaper, designing a 72-page investor proposal, conducting market viability research for two years, researching internet radio feasibility, and helping establish company identity.

Director Of Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations at Vermont Guardian Media

Established initial advertiser base; conducted a statewide PR tour reaching 251 towns; oversaw a small team of commission-based advertising reps; developed regional retail pages enabling coop ad pricing.

Advertising Production Manager at The Imagination Company

Managed day-to-day art dept systems and network maintenance; preflight of digital mechanicals; liaison with print houses and press checks; archiving and distribution of digital files; archived and distributed client collateral.

Art Director at Signature Electronic Signs

Designed corporate identity, marketing materials, product line visuals; coordinated photo shoots; managed online presence and trade show identity; contributed to Arabic LCD design concept.