Chris Wilson

Current

Digital Brand Strategist at Hester Designs
Social Media Marketing Adviser at uVizz Media
Writer/Content Developer/Strategist at The Marketing Fresh Peel

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Past

Author at Age of Conversation (second edition)
Designer / Marketing Strategist at Hester Designs
Graphic Design Intern at Visual Image

Owner & Graphic Designer at Clutch 13 (Self-employed)
Marketing Coordinator Intern at Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz
New Media Design Intern at Visual Inventor

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Education

Oklahoma Christian University

Recommended

14 people have recommended Chris

Connections

231 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Chris Wilson’s Summary

Chris Wilson is a fanatic of all things marketing and branding.

Chris is a Digital Brand Strategist at Hester Designs, where through creative problem solving, strategy and design, he develops marketing and branding solutions that work. He is also the Social Media Marketing Adviser to uVizz Media. An innovative thought leader in the industry, Chris shares his thoughts at his blog, The Marketing Fresh Peel.

Chris in the news:

• OC News (2009) - http://freshpeel.com/2oj
• Oklahoma Gazette (2008) - http://freshpeel.com/w6g and http://freshpeel.com/h9k
• India's Mail Today (2008) - http://freshpeel.com/gvw
• The Oklahoman (2007) - http://freshpeel.com/dt8
• The Oklahoman (2006) - http://freshpeel.com/6p1

Chris Wilson’s Specialties:

• Brand Development
• Creative Problem Solving
• Social Media
• Interactive Solutions
• Account Management
• Market Research
• Web Analytics
• SEO
• Strategic Planning
• Client Relations

Chris Wilson’s Experience

Digital Brand Strategist

Hester Designs

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 2008 — Present (1 year )

* Spearheads the new media marketing efforts at Hester Designs, including those in the social media space.

* Works with Hester Design's clients to develop and implement strategic brand and marketing solutions.
Social Media Marketing Adviser

uVizz Media

(Internet industry)

December 2008 — Present (1 year )

Adviser role to the development and execution of marketing strategies for launching the uVizz platform. Strategic objectives include: generating word of mouth, listening (reputation management), and forging crucial relationships in the social media space.

• Make sure uVizz is present in the right social networks
• Seed word of mouth
• Link building
• Build and nurture online relationships
Writer/Content Developer/Strategist

The Marketing Fresh Peel

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)

www.freshpeel.com
Author

Age of Conversation (second edition)

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2008 — April 2009 (1 year )

The Age of Conversation 2, brings together over 200 of the world’s leading marketers, writers, thinkers and creative innovators in a ground-breaking and unusual publication.

The proceeds from the sale of the book (cost less printing and publisher's commission) go to Variety, the Children's Charity. The editors of, and contributors to, this book have waived their rights to royalties in support of this charitable cause.

I was handpicked by the editors to join the collaborative effort of the marketing launch team.
Designer / Marketing Strategist

Hester Designs

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

April 2006 — December 2008 (2 years 9 months)

Create strategic marketing and design solutions for clients, implementing the most effective combination of new and “traditional” marketing. Provide insights and action steps for creating powerful brands through branding strategies. Research the landscape, test and recommend new products and service solutions for clients.
Graphic Design Intern

Visual Image

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2006 — 2006 (less than a year)

Worked side by side with account services and creative directors to meet client goals and expectations. Responsibilities included identity design, print design and web maintenance, as well as executing client requests to existing work.
Owner & Graphic Designer
Clutch 13 (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Graphic Design industry)

February 2004 — April 2006 (2 years 3 months)

Specialized in creating successful interactive and graphic design solutions, focusing on a balanced combination of design and strategy. Built and nurtured trusting relationships with clients, which I continue to service today at Hester Designs.
Marketing Coordinator Intern

Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz

(Sports industry)

December 2005 — March 2006 (4 months)

The Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz are an arenafootball2 team that started their first season in 2004. Helped the franchise develop and implement a marketing strategy to better reach the surrounding area, as well as build a consistent identity.
New Media Design Intern

Visual Inventor

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2005 — 2005 (less than a year)

Implemented interactive and web-based design solutions for a wide range of clients including EMI Christian Music Group, Chevron Phillips and Microsoft. Project management skills as well as an in-depth understanding of identity standards were essential for providing quality results for each client.

Chris Wilson’s Education

Oklahoma Christian University

BFA , Graphic Design / Marketing Management , 2002 — 2006

- Minor in Marketing

Activities and Societies:

• Alpha Chi National College Honor Society

• Led a team of marketers that won the "Lead Like Jesus" national marketing competition, hosted by author and renowned speaker, Dr. Ken Blanchard.