Steve has used his more than two decades of experience in the design industry to help both sports and non-sports organizations meet their marketing/branding goals, serving as a full-time creative agency owner for more than 10 years. Among his sports clients include the University of Arizona, Austin Peay State University and Morehead State University.In 2018, Steve authored "The Why of Sports Design," a leading book on design for professionals in athletics. His book has been read in more than 17 countries across 5 continents, and is currently serving as a textbook for Sports Communication courses at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and Syracuse University. Steve's second book, "The Why of Graphic Design," was released in June 2024.Steve's thoughts on design have been published in The New York Times, HOW Magazine and theScore.com. Need an expert opinion on design? Send him a message.Steve is currently looking for new remote-based contract/full-time opportunities in creative direction and design. Specialties:Creative direction and multiple project managementPrint, web, video/animation, digital/socialIdentity design/brandingLayout/publication designHigh-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (PS, AI, AE, ID, PR)Macintosh and Windows operating systemsSocial media marketing and communicationHTML, PHP, CSS, WordpressPhotography/videographyCopywriting/proofreadingPublic speaking/voice work/announcing