Hi, I'm Terri Grenke, a passionate and experienced creative professional specializing in graphic design and marketing. With over two decades of experience, I manage and coordinate marketing projects from concept to completion, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life with deadline and quality focus. I enjoy designing diverse materials, from print brochures and ads to interactive web and social media graphics. I take pride in my ability to support clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations, including educational institutions and resorts, by creating compelling sales tools, event collateral, and promotional materials. I continuously develop my skills with Adobe Creative Suite and various digital platforms while mentoring others and teaching design courses, helping others grow their creative potential alongside mine.…

Terri Grenke

Hi, I'm Terri Grenke, a passionate and experienced creative professional specializing in graphic design and marketing. With over two decades of experience, I manage and coordinate marketing projects from concept to completion, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life with deadline and quality focus. I enjoy designing diverse materials, from print brochures and ads to interactive web and social media graphics. I take pride in my ability to support clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations, including educational institutions and resorts, by creating compelling sales tools, event collateral, and promotional materials. I continuously develop my skills with Adobe Creative Suite and various digital platforms while mentoring others and teaching design courses, helping others grow their creative potential alongside mine.…

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Hi, I’m Terri Grenke, a passionate and experienced creative professional specializing in graphic design and marketing. With over two decades of experience, I manage and coordinate marketing projects from concept to completion, working closely with clients to bring their visions to life with deadline and quality focus. I enjoy designing diverse materials, from print brochures and ads to interactive web and social media graphics.

I take pride in my ability to support clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations, including educational institutions and resorts, by creating compelling sales tools, event collateral, and promotional materials. I continuously develop my skills with Adobe Creative Suite and various digital platforms while mentoring others and teaching design courses, helping others grow their creative potential alongside mine.

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Work Experience

Chief Creative Officer at Designs to a T
January 1, 2004 - Present
Successfully manage and coordinate marketing projects from concept through completion. Work closely with clients to create vision, develop designs, and meet deadlines and requirements. Oversee all operational, strategic, financial, print management and administrative functions. Assist in marketing for diverse clients from small businesses to corporations. Design sales training modules, promotional and event collateral for resorts, and yearly collateral for dance competitions with updated themes.
Senior Graphic Artist at UW-Milwaukee
June 30, 2009 - August 25, 2025
Interacted directly with department clients to create marketing collateral. Incorporated, maintained, and enforced the University’s brand throughout all projects. Designed pages and graphics for the University website and developed templates for sub-sites. Created initial identity, marketing, signage and website for the annual Panther Prowl run/walk. Wrote articles for departmental enewsletter, programmed and posted web pages, and managed mailing lists. Taught InDesign courses every semester for four years.
Art Director / Account Executive at Creatonomy Marketing Communications
March 31, 2004 - August 24, 2025
Handled the entire creative process for business-to-business and retail market clients. Managed client relationships including discussing project needs, goals, revisions, and timelines. Led weekly project meetings as traffic manager with the creative team. Facilitated relationships with vendors such as printers, photographers, and illustrators. Served as office coordinator, maintaining file archives, training new associates, and ordering supplies.
Web Designer at Strong Investments
April 1, 2002 - August 25, 2025
Developed websites using creativity and strategy to communicate messages effectively. Created and optimized graphics to enhance the firm's retail website. Collaborated with content developers to build, review, and edit web pages.
Senior Graphic Designer at Strong Investments
March 1, 2000 - August 25, 2025
Collaborated with marketing managers to strategize retail and retirement projects. Designed and produced collateral and print ads for financial products. Directed projects working with freelancers, design firms, illustrators, and photographers. Mentored new designers on the team.
Creative Services Specialist at Executive Director, Inc.
June 1, 1997 - August 25, 2025
Created meeting, marketing collateral, and newsletters for association clients. Obtained estimates from print vendors and attended press checks. Created company website and designed home pages for client websites.
Chief Creative Officer at Designs to a T
January 1, 2004 - Present
Successfully managed and coordinated marketing projects from concept through completion while working closely with clients to create vision, develop designs, and meet deadlines and requirements. Managed all operational, strategic, financial, print management, and administrative functions. Assisted in marketing for diverse clients ranging from small businesses to corporations. Designed sales training modules for financial firms, promotional and event collateral for resorts nationwide, and yearly updated collateral for dance competitions.
Senior Graphic Artist at UW-Milwaukee
June 30, 2009 - August 28, 2025
Interacted directly with department clients to create marketing collateral while incorporating and enforcing the University's brand. Designed pages and graphics for the university website and developed templates for sub-sites. Created initial identity, marketing, signage, and website for the annual Panther Prowl run/walk. Wrote articles for the department enewsletter, programmed and posted web pages, and managed email mailings. Taught InDesign two-day courses every semester for four years.
Art Director / Account Executive at Creatonomy Marketing Communications
April 30, 2004 - August 28, 2025
Involved in the entire creative process for business-to-business and retail market clients. Managed client relationships by discussing project needs, goals, revisions, and timelines. Led weekly project meetings as a traffic manager with the team. Facilitated relationships with vendors including printers, photographers, and illustrators. Served as office coordinator by maintaining file archives, training new associates, and ordering supplies.
Web Designer at Strong Investments
April 30, 2002 - August 28, 2025
Developed websites combining creativity and strategy to communicate messages. Created and optimized website graphics for the firm’s retail site. Collaborated with content developers to build, review, and edit web pages.
Senior Graphic Designer at Strong Investments
March 31, 2000 - August 28, 2025
Collaborated with marketing managers to strategize retail and retirement projects. Designed and produced collateral and print ads for financial products. Directed projects with freelancers, design firms, illustrators, and photographers. Mentored new designers on the team.
Creative Services Specialist at Executive Director, Inc.
June 30, 1997 - August 28, 2025
Created meeting and marketing collateral and newsletters for association clients. Obtained estimates from print vendors and attended press checks. Created company website and designed home pages for client websites.

Education

Bachelor of Science at University of Wisconsin-Platteville
January 1, 1991 - May 1, 1995

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Retail
    paper Corpus Christi Logo

    New logo for the merging of four churches and accompanying schools. Also created the brand guide to ensure consistency moving forward launching new logo.