Christopher Fleming Smith Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles County, California, United States

As the sole on-staff writer, I produced all copy-related projects including product launch and marketing messaging, email, and social copy, video content and production, and adjacent ephemera. Also, I managed content development for the Community blog, Auto-Tune Transistor (newsletter), and the new Auto-Tune Aux-In curated playlist initiative.

- Wrote/produced/directed product launch videos tallying 2M+ views to date.
- Wrote over 200 marketing emails generating $2M+.
- Managed new content publishing project generating approximately $500,000 in value in its first year.
- Developed and managed the new Auto-Tune newsletter, Auto-Tune Transistor, with an audience of 500,000+.
- Developed and managed new crowdsourcing playlist initiative, Auto-Tune Aux-In.

As a key member of the Auto-Tune marketing team, I contributed copy, ideas, and energy to every company initiative.

Los Angeles, California, United States

I developed content for newsletters, social media, website copy, and promoted events for the largest Business Improvement District in Downtown LA (DTLA).

- Developed and distributed monthly newsletters reaching over 30,000 subscribers.
- Responsible for social content delivered to an audience of over 125,000 followers.

Palo Alto, California

As the lead writer for the veteran Silicon Valley branding firm, I developed creative strategy and wrote copy for leading Bay Area technology firms. I worked with C-level executives to help develop foundational branding and messaging initiatives while collaborating with designers, strategists, and artists to execute on that branding.

- Developed brand and messaging foundations for cybersecurity, machine learning, biotech, enterprise communication, fintech, and other companies.
- Wrote brochure copy, contributed to brand development for the Fortune 500 technology company, Flex.
- Performed extensive interviews of executives and stakeholders and analyzed market zeitgeist to determine the key product/service differentiators used to drive branding efforts.
- Clients included: Flipboard, Flex, Confluent, Zscaler, Centrify, Simpplr, Mercer, PhishMe, DataCore, JumpstartMD, PGDx, EEI, and others

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and delivered a variety of filmed content and projects including national TV, an independent feature film, short films, and more. Coordinated cast/crew logistics, on-set activities, and budgeting. Collaborated with directors, other producers, cast, and crew to resolve creative challenges.

- Producer for feature film, Mom, Murder & Me; sold to Hallmark Channel (Shadow Angel Films).
- First Assistant Director for national TV, The Day I Almost Died and Wives with Knives (Indigo Films)
- Co-Producer for short film, PIA (FUTURESTATES series, Independent Television Service, aka ITVS).

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San Francisco Bay Area

Wrote website content for one of the world’s leading electronic component commerce destinations. Worked with technical team and CEO to ensure brand voice.

• Overhauled existing FAQ section.
• Wrote product support and UI copy for new sales tool.
• Revised and improved site-wide verbiage to better reflect core feature and benefits.

San Francisco Bay Area

Responsible for identifying and managing high-impact relationships, partnerships and sponsorship opportunities for the world's first large-scale Transmedia conference. Developed outreach and engagement programs for press, media and community leaders around the globe.

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and managed a comprehensive array of marketing initiatives, events, and public relations efforts for one of California’s leading film schools. Responsible for copywriting, content strategy, promotions, and advertising for filmmaking, screenwriting, and acting programs.

• Winner, Blue Ribbon Best of Show at Maker Faire for 3-day filmmaking workshop for over 300 participants.
• Produced a sold-out event featuring Rebecca Keegan, filmmaker James Cameron’s biographer.
• Responsible for ~80% enrollment increase in the 1-year filmmaking program (2009/10).

San Francisco Bay Area

I wrote about the San Francisco indie film scene, movie trends, film-related ephemera and online media. Topics included online video contests, Augmented Reality (AR), and local screenings.

• One of the first to interview writer/director James Nguyen, BIRDEMIC: SHOCK AND TERROR
• Cross-promoted San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking events

Greater Denver Area

Core member of the launch and development team for one of the nation’s first mobile payment services. Contributed to brand development, creative strategy, and overall marketing approach.

- Managed a six-person sales team that closed over 200 accounts in three months.
- Primary ownership of application roll-out in a new market (Kroger).

San Francisco Bay Area

Developed and executed online marketing campaigns, community outreach initiatives, and online influencer engagements. Managed a team of writers to hit production goals.

• Clients included: Atari, Konami, Nestle, Best Buy, Viz Media
• Business development activities, partnership research, and strategic planning.

San Francisco Bay Area

As the company’s first employee, I played an integral role in many aspects of the company’s growth. Contributions included copywriting, on-site marketing, driver training, more. Worked directly with CEO.

• Wrote initial sales sheet and press materials.
• Effective boot-on-the-ground salesman engaging thousands of people from around the world.
• GoCar Tours was named one of Time Magazine’s Inventions of the Year in 2004.

Developed advertising and marketing ideas for recognized brands, worked with Art Directors and Creative Directors and other stakeholders to identify optimum creative strategies. Work included web copy, radio spots, product copy, taglines, scene reports, travel articles, technical writing, and others.

Sports/Outdoors
Cabela’s, Speedvision TV, Airwalk, Mountain Shades/Optic Nerve Eyewear, Colorado Ski Country, Gart Sports/Sports Authority, EAS, Inc., Rocky Mountain Sports Magazine.

Technology
Comcast, Expanets, Immedient, Masque Publishing, US West, Pentastar Communications, USA.NET, Cheap Tickets, Inc.

Entertainment/Media
San Francisco Chronicle, Comcast, Starz!, Brown Palace Hotel.

Greater Denver Area

Financed and developed full-color glossy magazine, website, and online film channel for the Colorado independent film and production community. Wrote sales and promotional materials, magazine and website content, managed operations, and made public appearances.

• Proud sponsor of the Denver International Film Festival.
• Interviewed by Colorado Public Radio and the Reggie Rivers Show