Anthony Mathias Stich

Graphic Designer | Marketing Manager | Brand Strategist

AnthonyStich

Milwaukee, WI

Enthusiastic, creative, proven professional with over seven years of experience in marketing and graphic design. Currently marketing manager for Bank Mutual, Milwaukee's largest locally-based bank. Responsible for a multimillion dollar marketing budget covering 79 offices statewide. Prior experience includes a marketing manager role at Siegel-Gallagher; there tasked with the re-positioning of the Siegel-Gallagher brand, implementing marketing and design strategies for the firm, and finally acting as brand manager to its entire portfolio including multimillion dollar residential and commercial properties such as The Moderne, Park Lafayette, Memorial Mall (Sheboygan), 700 N Water, Chateau on the Lake (Waukegan), Gallun Tannery Row, and RE|Solutions (Chicago). Previous to this, Stich worked as a coordinator and designer at the third largest bank in Bank with a 49-state reach and also working for a Fortune 100 company, there charged with implementing the first-ever Integrated Marketing Campaign in the highest revenue-producing region of the nation.

Experience

  • http://www.bankmutual.com
    Milwaukee, WI
    Jul 2011 - Present
    Bank Mutual

    Founded in 1892, Bank Mutual today is one of the largest Wisconsin federally-chartered savings banks, with 78 bank offices in Wisconsin and one in Woodbury, Minnesota. Assets total $2.5 billion. Serving over 100,000 households, Bank Mutual offers a full range of savings, investment, checking and lending services, all with competitive rates. Bank Mutual deposits are FDIC insured, providing a safe, secure way for Bank Mutual customers to save and invest.

    The Marketing Manager reports to the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing and has two direct reports. The expectations upon hiring is to increase brand awareness across the Wisconsin market, develop a new brand identity, implement innovative marketing and design strategies for both short- and long-term growth, and expand the department to internalize all traditional and digital campaigns.

  • Marketing Manager
    Milwaukee, WI
    Oct 2007 - Jun 2011
    Siegel-Gallagher

    With offices in Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, Siegel-Gallagher is a full-service commercial real estate firm offering property and facility management, asset management and advisory services, construction services, and commercial brokerage of multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties.
The Marketing Manager reports directly to the president and principals of Siegel-Gallagher.

    Accomplishments include:

    - Successfully launching a regional rebranding initiative spanning over three major markets: Milwaukee, Madison, & Chicago. Managed a support staff including graphic designer, vendors, and administrative employees. Project included a market-wide 30-day integration of over 70 real estate signs, fleet graphics, marketing collateral package (and production), press releases, social marketing, and an updated web site; all while managing the project and staying on budget.
    - Performing and/or managing all design and web development for the entire portfolio of client brands. This requires incredible time management, brand awareness, and expert production skills as duties range from initial sketches through press checks.
    - Researching, writing, implementing, and monitoring both a marketing and media plan for Siegel-Gallagher in both Milwaukee and Madison; all under minimal supervision.
    - Managing day-to-day administrative duties of the marketing department including event management, public relations, web site maintenance, social marketing, vendor relations, budgetary approvals, and other marketing duties.

  • Graphic Designer | Marketing Coordinator
    Milwaukee, WI
    May 2006 - Oct 2007
    Guaranty Bank

    GB Home Equity is a subsidiary of Guaranty Bank and offers a variety of high-demand financing products across the nation. GBHE specializes in Wholesale, Home Improvement, and Correspondent loans.

    The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Loan Product Marketing Group Vice President. This position supports all marketing efforts including the creation, production, and distribution of all marketing collateral across our 49-state coverage, assisting nearly 100 lender representatives.

  • Marketing Coordinator
    Tampa, FL
    Apr 2005 - Apr 2006
    AIG VALIC

    The AIG VALIC family of companies has 50 years of experience in providing tax-favored retirement program services through a team of financial advisors for more than 28,000 organizations across the nation representing more than two million investors.

    The Marketing Coordinator reports to the Marketing Supervisor. The marketing department covers the entire state of Florida consisting of 7 districts and nearly 300 financial advisors.

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
    Milwaukee, WI
    Sep 1998 - Jun 2004
    University of Wisconsin -- Milwaukee
    • Last Semester GPA: 3.868
      - Business Credit GPA: 3.305
      - Dean’s List: December 2003, June 2004, December 2004
  • Associate of Applied Science, Graphic Design
    Waukesha, WI
    Sep 2007 - May 2010
    Waukesha County Technical College
    • GPA: 4.00
      - National Technical Honor Society Inductee 2008
      - Phi Theta Kappa Honors Fraternity 2008
      - Who's Who Among Students Award 2010

Associations | Charities


  • Associations
    • American Marketing Association
      - Milwaukee InDesign Users Group
      - Milwaukee Adobe Users Group
      - Milwaukee Graphic Design Group
      - National Association of Eagle Scouts

  • Charities
    • Friends of Nutre Hogar
      - The Ability Center, Inc.
      - Monkey Mob
      - Spina Bifida Association of Wisconsin
      - Knights of Columbus
      - Volunteers of America
      - Katie's Closet