Chris Finks Email & Phone Number

I am known as the “great connector,” with the ability to establish, inspire, and lead teams that look at projects from new and unique perspectives. I am deeply knowledgeable about and have an acumen for “place” - making of urban centers, economic development, and event production. In my community, I am considered an exceptionally gifted brand creator who couples writing, producing and strategic insight to construct and generate uncommon approaches. ✔ I increased sponsor revenues by 10% first year (2016), 25% the second year (2017) and on track for 30% this year resulting from media enhancements and changes in the value to sponsors, vendors, and partners.✔ Together with my team, we nearly tripled web and digital media traffic and increased vendor participants through the complete overhaul and refinement of marketing materials including graphics and positioning.✔ Realized funding that is 4 times the return on investment of the City funds and exceeded media outreach goals by 4:1 or $4M through my development of a brand strategy designed to support the City of Lake Oswego’s economic development plan.SPECIALTIESLeadership ▪ Creative Marketing Strategy Development ▪ Brand Management ▪ Budget Management ▪ Digital & Traditional Media Placement ▪ Event Planning & Management ▪ Branding & Positioning ▪ Marketing ▪ Advertising ▪ Public Speaking ▪ Public Relations Copy-Writing ▪ Event Production ▪ Complex Project Management ▪ Team Management ▪ Leadership & Collaboration ▪ Creative Production ▪ Innovations▪ Creative Thinking ▪ Maintaining & Growing Client Relationships ▪ Project Management ▪ Site Selection ▪ Creative Writing ▪ Excel, PowerPoint & Word ▪ Social Media ▪ Microsoft Office Suite ▪ Focus Groups ▪ Strategic Partnerships REPRESENTED CLIENTELE ▪ Transportation ▪ Economic Development ▪ Real Estate ▪ Luxury Products ▪ Retail ▪ Destination Programs ▪ Civic Projects ▪ Elected Officials ▪ Governments ▪ Non-Profits

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  California State University, Fresno

  Journalism-Advertising