About Us

Experience & Work History

Trimmer Agency principals Lyle and Charleen Trimmer offer the knowledge and expertise gained from 30 plus years experience serving clients in these industries:

• Public Utility Companies including PG&E, Sierra Pacific Power, Pacific Power, Avista Utilities, Southern California Edison and Southwest Gas.
• Milling and timber products industries including millwork, panel processing and component fabricating.
• Industrial machinery manufacturers including material handling equipment for the primary wood industry, heavy equipment, metal fabricators, waste management and recycling.
• Electronics and metering equipment; consumer and professional audio speaker manufacturers.
• Professional service providers.
• National hotel chains, inventors, retirement communities, banks, property management companies, retail catalogs, automotive repair services and musical equipment manufacturers.

Charleen Trimmer, CEO

With 25 years experience in marketing and management Charleen creates programs and strategies from concept to completion with an impressive ability to drill-down and identify the myriad of details in between. Charleen places a strong emphasis on research and analysis, followed by strategic plans and program engineering. Charleen plays a strong role in creative development, ad concept and copy writing, media planning, purchasing and placement. Additionally, Charleen offers her experience in public and trade event coordination.

Lyle Trimmer, Senior Art Director, CFO

Lyle Trimmer has over 30 years experience in graphic design and commercial arts and offers creative design for print and electronic applications including photography, trade and consumer display advertising, brochures, posters, catalogs, trade show flyers, etc.; company identity and logo design, billboard and sign design, digital photo editing, digital pre-press services and web site design.

Cynthia Ames, Senior Project Manager

Cynthia Ames offers her experience from many years in advertising and client services and is responsible for key aspects of our work. Cynthia provides complete oversight of each initiative including market research, media research and data management. Additionally, Cynthia assists with all aspects of media vendor relationships such as negotiating and auditing client media contracts. Cynthia provides supervision to the TA staff of research and project assistants, coordinating tasks for each.

In Conclusion

Trimmer Agency is capable of planning, organizing and implementing comprehensive programs and projects including:

• Marketing programs with fully integrated communications plans including collateral development, media placement and pre/post event management at the most advantageous rates, terms, conditions, positioning, and timing available.
• Produce print and electronic media such as brochures, direct mail, sales sheets, web sites, press releases, technical and trade journal editorial, speeches, letters, notes, handouts, signs and banners.
• Provide complete photography and imaging services.
• Provide audio and video production for advertising, newscast, training, workforce safety or other applications.
• Design strategies which will increase brand recognition and market share in existing or new markets and industries through the development, organization and implementation of new and innovative marketing efforts.
• Develop and implement customer service programs including; develop program plans, hold strategic planning meetings with invested parties, interview, hire and manage subcontractors with regards to supplier diversity goals, audit subcontractor work performance, prepare reports, manage budgets, prepare invoices, prepare budget reports and prepare progress reports while fulfilling plans and strategies.
• Provide workforce training, office organization, staff optimization and office systems development.
• Provide complete project management and oversight, minimizing impact on client’s management resources.

Trimmer Agency performs work on behalf of clients with an unwavering commitment to executing all tasks with excellence, in a professional, dependable and courteous manner, with honest and ethical business conduct.