Dave Wachs

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About Dave Wachs

Creative problem solver who delivers strategic, appropriate and original solutions on a broad range of corporate and small business challenges from manufacturing to retail. Strong branding history with start up companies refining and updating existing identities is a specialty. 30 years as a designer of products and graphic communications in a range of industries from outdoor adventure sports to real estate and an array of manufacturing industries such as secondary wood products and machine technology development. Consistent track record of generating premium results via uniquely diverse skill set and highly effective participation as a team member or project leader. • New product design (primarily outdoor adventure sports), identity, branding and packaging as well as strategic promotion and market research give me a broad range of skills. • Building long-range campaigns with the ‘legs’ to go the distance and the ability to grow conceptually and content-wise. • Intimate knowledge of trends, the psychology of buying combined with a keen vision find new paths to attainable goals. • Award winning designs for product design and promotional efforts. Numerous regional Drake Awards, Rosey Awards, published in Communication Arts and Print Magazine as well as all major ski and motorcycle publications. Specialties: New product development from concept to manufacturing to fulfillment Graphic design of identity, branding, packaging and retail display, Photography, Illustration Content development