Welcome
Thank you for considering Trendesign. We feel a blend of award-winning creative, production expertise and sound project coordination are the right choice to ensure the success of any marketing & communication efforts.
Trendesign is a full service advertising and design consultancy specializing in the integration of print and electronic media. Founded in 1996, Trendesign has consistently ranked among the top award winners in the American Advertising Federation 5th District ADDY Awards competitions. Thirty-seven (37) ADDYs have been awarded to Trendesign for print marketing and interactive design in categories that include web site design, kiosk interactive media, logo/identity design and print collateral material demonstrate expertise in both electronic & traditional print media. Well-rounded experience in communication, not just technology, set Trendesign apart both locally and nationally.
Major clients include Ponderosa Steakhouses (Dallas), Summa Health Foundation (Akron), Akron-Canton Airport, Our Lady of the Elms (Akron), Brouse McDowell (Akron), The Euclid Chemical Company (Cleveland), Inventure Place / National Inventor’s Hall Of Fame (Akron/Washington DC), Cozymel’s Mexican Grill (Dallas), Excelsior Marking (Stow), Teledyne Fluid Systems/Kaller Gas Springs (Brecksville), Portage Country Club (Akron), Stark Development Board (Canton), CEC Entertainment / Chuck E. Cheese’s (Dallas) and Jilly’s Music Room (Akron).
I look forward to talking with you very soon.
Best Wishes,
Michael Houseman
Principal, Creative Director
Michael Tren Houseman
Education
Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio
The Weatherhead School of Management
Master of Business Administration, May 2010
Coursework: Accounting for Business Executives, Statistics &
Quantitative Analysis, Managerial Marketing, Economics, Leadership
Assessment & Development, Corporate Finance, International Trade & Finance, Competitive Strategy, Operations Management, Project Design & Implementation, Corporate Development, Legal
Environment, Managing Financial Risk & Real Options, Innovation,
Execution/Change, Financial Value Creation. International Tour Study (2 weeks): Malaysia and Vietnam
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
School of Visual Communication Design Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, May 1989
Summary of Experience and Skills
• Founded and lead an award-winning advertising, design, and interactive consultancy
• Designed and implemented multi-million dollar business-to-consumer and business-to-business marketing and advertising campaigns (print, interactive, public relations)
• Identified and cultivated new business opportunities
• Adept at presentations, creative pitches, and budget proposals
• Expert-level graphic designer, creative director, and team leader
• Designed and implemented branding and identity programs (international, national, and regional)
• Architect and manager of online games, ecommerce, and data systems
• Specified and supervised installation/maintenance of web servers
• Responsible for legal, compensation, and contracts related to the advertising industry and employees