Chris Mader Email & Phone Number

Bolingbrook, IL, US

Wiley University Services officially became Academic Partnerships on January 1, 2024.

• Wiley University Services was an Online Program Management (OPM) and Fee-For-Service (FFS) provider to accredited, higher education institutions. In this agency-like role, I wrote websites, landing pages, SEO articles.
• Writing quality content quickly, saving 250 hours of project time on my tasks alone, additional time saved across others' tasks.
• Leading department meetings on how to write sales copy and get what you need out of kick-off calls
• VIP award in Oct. 2017, Value Award in Q2FY22, and numerous weekly WOW nominations for being a Courageous Teammate and Needle Mover
• Increasing page conversion through: Headline tests — 40% Complete content revisions — 61% Button tests — 93%

Lombard, IL

• As a wedding and event photographer I bring a friendly face, a cheerful attitude, over a decade of experience, and a lot of organization to ensure couples enjoy their day to the fullest. Specialties include: Wedding.
• Wedding photography
• Event photography
• Details
• Headshots

Bolingbrook

• Onsite and Remote It was my pleasure to work with the following companies in a variety of marketing roles.ADP Dealer Services, IL
• Adorned Apron, IL
• American Academy of Dermatology, IL
• Applied Client Network, IL
• Contenzio, CA
• Creative Media, UK

Lombard, IL

• Cut 60% of costs and increased response rates 30% by creating a new direct mail and email program/process: created new copy, obtained new vendors, implemented new list rules, oversaw design
• Grew a professional referral network 740%, resulting in 60% of booked business being referral based
• Increased appointments made and held and open rates of emails as much as 55% with new copy
• Collaborated with 3 departments to streamline communications for the client lifecycle
• Copy wrote sales support materials: digital and print information, consultation packet, forms, drip marketing campaigns, RFI/RFP responses, promotions, confirmation forms and employment ads
• Received over 40 different web and print wedding-day story placements with Bouquet Catcher/Pioneer Press and two full article placements in Chicago Wedding Resource magazine as a result of PR efforts

Schaumburg, IL

• Increased member benefits by implementing 3 new council newsletters, urgent regional news releases and member-related press releases
• Researched online continuing education formats and requirements with the AIA and design companies for implementation of a nationwide, accredited, continuing education program for architects
• Managed the design, copyediting, writing, and distribution of 4 newsletters, news and press releases, the Certified Products Directory and AAMA awareness ads

Berwyn, IL

• Increase direct mail responses by 31% with copywriting, designing, and distributing focused market promotions
• Closed contracts on 75% of customized RFP’s and 93% of comparison RFP’s
• Coordinated all aspects of a client’s event including: theme, design & décor, staff, layouts, time schedules, directions, food, permits, and outside vendors for entertainment, amusements, and rentals for groups with.