Chris occasionally provides business development, marketing, and design services to SMB companies in multiple industries including healthcare, technology, automotive services, restaurant, and retail.• Own and operate a consulting business to drive client success through the creation of impactful imagery and messaging that builds target audiences and drives ROI.• Designed and delivered new brand strategies by creating online and print advertisements including posters, flyers, catalogs, mailers, training materials, brochures, business cards, tradeshow displays, social media platforms, and website design.

ShiftWise provides healthcare-specific Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that enables hospitals and staffing agencies to procure and manage contingent healthcare workers in the US and abroad.• Leveraged Marketing and Sales efforts to increase Annual Revenue from $12m in FY 2013 to $40m in FY 2017.• Developed and implemented digital marketing strategy, campaign planning and execution, and lead cultivation to significantly drive annual revenue and service line growth.• Designed and copy-wrote marketing collateral pieces, graphics, and overall campaign concepts using print, web, email, PPC, and video media.• Significantly increased online social community members from 10k to more than 130k, and Facebook followers from 16k to more than 800k, in less than 4 years.• Attended industry trade shows, set up booths, and engaged with prospective clients, passing leads to sales.• Created more than 600 unique marketing emails delivered to 15.5M consumers, generating 600k visits to web properties.• Co-architected a Salesforce/Pardot-based marketing automation process to score and grade leads gathered through sales and marketing interactions, and fast-track qualified leads-to-sales.• Trained sales team members on lead tracking in Salesforce.• Utilized empirical data to convince company leadership that a $100k investment in a B2B display advertising platform, designed to specifically target prospect companies and job titles, would conservatively generate a 1,500% return.• Provided leadership and direction for major rebranding; established new mission, vision and value proposition, to hardwire and enhance best practices.• Collaborated with executive team to develop and implement multiple website expansions to increase visibility and expand target audience.

Short-term Contract.Mentor Graphics is a technology leader in electronic design automation (EDA), providing software and hardware design solutions that enable companies to develop better electronic products faster and more cost-effectively.• Established, facilitated, and documented online ad trafficking processes for Enterprise Marketing Automation Division.• Coordinated development and inception of more than 340 online ads totaling $800k in spend.• Created more than 40 ads simultaneously, on-time, and under-budget.• Developed deliverables for B2B campaigns including banner advertising, web seminar and white paper promotions, text links, pay-per-click, email campaigns, micro-sites, and newsletters.• Designed more than 300 promotional banners and web graphics for various ad campaigns.• Identified project scope and managed communication between cross functional groups including software product division stakeholders, marketing managers, and agency representatives.• Co-developed an automated marketing system in Quickbase.• Initiated placement tracking with Adobe Sitecatalyst and Google DFA to report campaign metrics.• Authored process documents related to Campaign Analytics Classification, Ad Trafficking, and HTML Email Best Practices.

Short-term Contract.Performed several supporting roles for Pacificorp's Home Energy Savings program. Relayed program scope, guidelines, and processes to participants via online, telephone, and written communications. Formulated contractor and distributor development database through research of internal and external (predominantly web) resources. Tracked and reported on outreach results. Aided in the determination of incentives eligibility and communicated with participants to clarify flawed information and resolve issues. Assisted staff in handling and logging calls, mailing program materials, editing and proofreading documents and updating database information.• Developed phone and email campaign, initiating over 250 relationships with untouched contractors in Utah

Responsible for all Staff Aug (hourly) IT Procurement Contracts for the State of Oregon, processed through the TAMS Vendor Management System. Maintained active client relationships with project stakeholders (State Managers) in multiple departments. Reviewed and edited project descriptions, processed openings, sourced candidates, facilitated flow of communication between client and vendors, organized interviews, presented offers to desired contractors, and processed necessary paperwork for State Management approval. Required the management of multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritizing under strict deadlines.• Maintained fair and balanced relationships with 130+ Vendors and settled disputes as necessary• Placed over 50 contractors in multiple departments• Handled nearly $3 million in contracts with the State of Oregon• Reviewed more than 1,000 resumes• Implemented MS Excel system, streamlining mass production of documents

CleanPortland.com is an independently-owned local residential and commercial services contractor.• Designed and implemented brand, lead generation and marketing materials, tradeshow builds, and website content for more than 50 projects.• Negotiated for vendor purchases related to website implementation, printing, and ad placement.• Identified, developed and increased project estimates and sales for new accounts; increased YOY first-quarter/low-season profits by 800%.• Led home services projects including deck restoration, pressure washing, window washing, and house painting.• Recruited, trained, managed and coached seasonal laborers at multiple job sites to ensure productivity and accountability.

Active Media Publishing creates B2C direct-mail advertising, with a focus on reaching audiences in localized community markets.• Assumed multiple roles within a local advertising company experiencing fast-paced growth, identifying business goals and executing strategies for further business expansion.• Maintained active relationships with more than 50 clients simultaneously, enhancing their marketing / advertising campaigns.• Counseled clients in clarifying target markets, developing influential public messages, and promoting products and services.• Utilized marketing and sales experience to manage communication between design and sales teams.• Took ownership of, and edited, over 200 marketing deliverables, including magazine and direct-mail ads, media kits, brochures, and websites.

Interacted with executive management and influential leaders of local businesses to set up internal employee fund raising campaigns. Conducted numerous presentations, ran information booths and led events for potential contributors. Worked in conjunction with affiliate agencies to tell the stories of program beneficiaries and promote United Way's outreach, encouraging financial support and volunteerism. Managed financial and in-kind contributions from each internal campaign. Provided administrative support to Account Managers.• Assisted in managing an average of 40 accounts per season• The 2006 campaign exceeded $15 million

Wrote proposals for the purpose of obtaining funds for projects. Identified project goals, conducted research and data analysis. Applied information to solve problems and perform tasks. Reviewed and edited documents.

Drafted articles for fund reports and press releases. Formulated solutions for the purpose of expanding donor population. Worked in conjunction with partner agencies. Organized volunteers for projects and events.