Education

M.B.A. Degree, Business Administration, Augsburg College

B.S. Degree, Computer Science, Augsburg College

 

Senior Graphic Designer / Engineering Technician

Luke has worked as a graphic designer and CAD technician on numerous large Residential Development and Transportation Projects, including:

• TH 3 / CSAH 28 Intersection (Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota)
• TH 610 / Zachary Lane Interchange (Maple Grove, Minnesota)
• TH 7 / CSAH 11 Reconstruction (Minnetrista, Minnesota)
• CSAH 153 (Lowry Avenue) Phase 1 and 2 Reconstruction (Hennepin County, Minnesota)
• TH 19 Reconstruction (New Prague, Minnesota)
• Cress View Estates (Credit River Township, Minnesota)
• Scottview Acres (Credit River Township, Minnesota)
• Harvest Creek (New Market Township, Minnesota)
• Highview Estates (New Market Township, Minnesota)
• Prairieview Highlands (Prescott, Wisconsin)
• Forest Glen (Prescott, Wisconsin)
• Golden Pond (Prior Lake, Minnesota)

Luke has provided Stonebrooke Engineering and our clients with numerous advertising materials, such as posters, flyers, brochures, mailers, displays, and exhibits. He has create brands for five residential subdivisions, including logo design and web site design. He has also created 3D models and video animations.

Marketing Manager

In April 2007, Country Joe Foods hired Luke to direct their marketing campaign for Country Joe Pizza. As Marketing Manager, Luke coordinated advertising production, managed graphic design projects, maintained client relationships, and assisted in the creation of marketing materials. He also created the corporate website and maintained its status through updates and search engine optimization (SEO). From April 2007 to August 2007 monthly pizza sales increased by 230%.

 

Marketing Research Consultant

In October 2006, Luke worked as a Marketing Research Consultant to Wally McCarthy Hummer in Rogers, Minnesota. The focus of his research was on helping this unique automotive dealership research and identify the best methods for marketing to the local community, as well as greater Minnesota. Luke was responsible for reviewing corporate research information, analyzing traffic maps, collecting and summarizing data, coordinating marketing meetings, and monitoring the marketing budget. The product of this research was the implementation of a corporate marketing plan, and a research presentation give by Luke to the owners and shareholders of Wally McCarthy Hummer.

 

New Business Representative

Luke worked as a New Business Representative for Sam’s Club during the opening of their Shakopee location in 2003. His main responsibilities were forming partnerships between Sam’s Club and local businesses, and then maintaining those relationships. Luke formed several large business relationships for Sam’s Club, including the City of Northfield, and all Federal Rehabilitation Clinics in Minnesota.

Luke also planned team-based marketing drives and events. Each month Luke and his team organized a special store event for a specific business category. Coordinating these events involved sending invitations, arranging food and beverages, collecting registration materials, distributing marketing materials, and giving small business presentations. At the conclusion of each event, Luke assisted with reviewing and summarizing the data collected at the event, scheduling marketing meetings, and following up on new business relationships formed at the event. From November 2002 through March 2003 Luke and his team generated 25,000 new Sam’s Club memberships.

 

Web Site Design and Administration

Luke has performed web design and administration for the following companies:

• Kramer Leas Deleo
• Integrity Excavating, Inc.
• Country Joe Foods
• Prairieview Highlands, Inc.
• Onsite Marketing, Inc.
• KAUG Radio
• Diagnostic Hotline
• Valley Limo and Coach
• Jacobson Environmental Services
• Robinson Beef
• Just 4 Kids Fundraising
• St. Paul Lutheran Church