Chris Wilson

Current

Designer/Marketing Strategist at Hester Designs

Past

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

New Media Design Intern at Visual Inventor

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Education

Oklahoma Christian University

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

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Chris Wilson’s Summary

Chris is a fanatic of all things marketing and branding.

Chris is a Designer/Marketing Strategist at Hester Designs, where through creative problem solving, strategy and design, he develops successful marketing and branding solutions for clients. A dynamic thought leader in the industry, Chris authors the The Marketing Fresh Peel blog, which is steadily gaining in popularity.

Chris is an avid business reader and is working to complete his PMBA.

Located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Chris serves clients throughout the United States.

Chris Wilson’s Specialties:

• Brand Development
• Creative Problem Solving
• Dynamic Thought Leader
• Interactive Solutions
• Account Management
• Market Research
• Web Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Client Relations

Chris Wilson’s Experience

Designer/Marketing Strategist

Hester Designs

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

April 2006 — Present (2 years 4 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.
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.
Graphic Designer 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.
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:

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

- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society