With over 35 years of creative design experience
in advertising, biz dev and marketing.

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Abridged Timeline

During my time at Apple I was a Lead Creative for where I managed a team of 8 creative professionals. In charge of developing retail-training materials for the companies 90 locations worldwide.

During my time at Venables Bell & Partners S.F., as the Studio Director managing some of the country’s best art directors. In 2006 it was at Venables that Chris led the agency to its biggest win in history a 70 million dollar account with Audi of America.

I have had a successful career and dedicated to every project and assignment. Uniquely talented entrepreneur and qualified in creative direction, design, advertising, marketing, and business development. I’ve helped businesses rethink how to win new business and how to reach the audience you’re trying to reach.

In 2012 I founded CREATE Skateboards lifestyle brand with son Jordin. In 2019 they opened our flagship store in San Francisco

 

Clients: Apple, Audi, AT&T, Barclays, Clorox, Costco,
G-Technology, HBO, Kellogg’s,
Lyft and Netflix