Steve Main

Custom Hand-Drawn Sketches of Classic Vehicles & Urban Attractions | Dimensional Graphics Solutions

About

Steve Main 214-629-2832 steve@mainideas2.com #handsketch #artist #classiccars #carcollectors #carlovers #urbansketching Hi, I'm Steve Main. I create custom hand-drawn sketches of classic vehicles, urban attractions and business communications. Each vehicle sketch is a timeless tribute to the owner and their ride. I take extra care to capture the vehicle’s spirit and the owner’s unique story in each sketch. Created in pen and colored pencil, my “detailed organic” style distinguishes my hand-drawn sketches from digital renderings. #handsketches The same creativity goes into my urban attractions and business communications drawings, paying keen attention to perspective and details, to help the owner tell their unique story, often with a touch of humor. I started Main Ideas in 2001 to provide unique dimensional graphics solutions for clients specializing in point-of-purchase displays and packaging. My solutions are based on valuable experience in industrial design, graphic design, consultative sales and account management. I also have experience in playground design including equipment, surfacing and safety. Steve’s Top 5 Strengths* * Assessment Strengths, Comments and Traits a result of “Strengths Finder 2.0” by Tom Rath STRATEGIC: Creates alternative ways to proceed. Can quickly spot the relative patterns and issues. ACHIEVER: Great deal of stamina and hard worker. Great satisfaction in being busy and productive. LEARNER: Great desire to learn and continuously improve. The process of learning excites. IDEATION: Fascinated by ideas. Able to find connections between seemingly disparate phenomena. ARRANGER: Can organize but also has flexibility that complements this ability. Likes to figure out how all the pieces and resources can be arranged for maximum productivity. I look forward meeting you. Let's connect! Thank you. #industrialdesign #OpentoWork #ONO

Country

United States

City

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Industry

Design

Skill

Sketching, Artist, Project Management, Sales, Account Management, Hand Drawing, Graphics, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Strategy, Trade Shows, Key Account Management, Sales Process, B2B, Digital Printing, Offset Printing, Strategic Consulting, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Print Management

Experience

Custom Hand-Drawn Sketches of Classic Vehicles & Urban Attractions | Dimensional Graphics Solutions

Main Ideas

2001 - Present · 25 yrs

Dallas, TX

Steve started Main Ideas in 2001 to provide unique dimensional graphics solutions to clients. Main Ideas solutions are based on valuable experience in industrial design, graphic design, consultative sales and account management. * Specializes in hand-drawn urban attractions, classic vehicle sketches and business graphics. * Steve’s expertise, leadership, and ideas have helped packaging and display manufacturers and CPG companies maximize sales. * Clients relied on Steve as their go-to resource for his broad understanding of all phases: sales, structure, print, manufacturing, fulfillment and delivery. * Clients value his track record to meet their objectives: on-time, within budget, high in-store visual impact and structurally sound.

Regional Sales North Texas

The Recreational Group

2018-9 - 2019-7 · 11 mos

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

The Recreational Group owns several brands of products for recreational space including XGrass®, VersaCourt™, TourGreens® and more.

Playground Consultant, CPSI for Landscape Structures Distributor

Whirlix Design, LLC

2018-1 - 2018-5 · 5 mos

Richardson, TX

Steve utilized his Industrial Design/Graphic Design background to help develop and guide customer playground ideas to reality. Reps for Landscape Structures playground equipment.

Playground Consultant, CPSI for Landscape Structures Distributor

Recreation Consultants of Texas

2015-7 - 2018-1 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX

Steve utilized his Industrial Design/Graphic Design background to help develop and guide customer playground ideas to reality. Exclusive reps in N TX for Landscape Structures playground equipment and site installations.

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PCA formerly TimBar Packaging & Display

2013-4 - 2014-12 · 1 yr 9 mos

Dallas, TX

Account Manager who utilized unique broad experience of sales, design, manufacturing and fulfillment to create POP Display opportunities for select accounts. Initiated design solutions, managed orders with home office and built customer relationships.

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St. Jude Packaging & Displays

2007-11 - 2009-8 · 1 yr 10 mos

Dallas, TX

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VP-Marketing / Sales Manager | Packaging & POP Display Specialist

Hager Containers, Inc.

1995 - 2001 · 6 yrs

Carrollton, TX

Increased sales while managing specialty packaging & display sales, design development, prepress, customer service, and print production. Expanded print capabilities, increased specialty sales and fulfillment. Utilized unique broad experience of Sales, Design & Manufacturing to lead sales and design teams.

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O'Grady Containers, Inc.

1989 - 1995 · 6 yrs

Ft. Worth, TX

Increased sales while managing sales and design personnel on specialty packaging & display projects from concept to delivery. Expanded print capabilities and increased specialty sales. Created Graphics Resource Center improving the employee and customer experience. Utilized unique broad experience of Sales, Design & Manufacturing.