CHRIS BARTLESON
***********@*****.***
585-***-**** [H]
Business professional with years of experience in marketing, technical writing, and on-line information management. Consistently delivers creative programs and implements cost-effective business solutions and tools to internal and external customers.
Key Strengths & Skills
• Solid communication skills and customer service
• Problem resolution, action-oriented
• Responsive, flexible Team player and individual contributor
• Program and vendor management
• Analytical, problem solving
• Lean Six Sigma tools – training certified
• HTML web site building, DocuShare
• Digital photography and video editing
• MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Desktop software, including QuarkXpress, Illustrator, Photoshop Experience
Ethany Corp. FEB 2010 – APRIL 2010
Scottsville, New York
Contract Writer – DIRECT MARKETING Messages
> Edited and implemented direct-mail eMarketing messages for corporate customers, including graphics. Event invites a critical component, with fast turnaround for local use. Roberts Communications APRIL 2009 – DEC 2009
Rochester, New York
Contract Writer – DIRECT MARKETING Messages
> Created and launched eMarketing content with customized branding. Modified proprietary internal software programs as needed to create marketing materials. XEROX CORPORATION MAY 1992 – JAN 2009
Rochester, New York
Program Manager – North American Marketing Communications
> Managed direct marketing program content for Solutions Group
> Key interface with product marketing managers in business units
> Created key Product and Marketing technical writing
> Content manager for Print BusinessBuilder and eBusinessBuilder
> Instrumental in success of a multi-million dollar direct marketing on-line tool
> Addressed critical goals of New Business prospecting and Customer Retention
> Key member of team deploying BusinessBuilder to national sales force
> Developed content, managed field communication and issue resolution
> Implemented advertisements used in local events and sponsorships
> Implemented Customer Tool Kits and managed content and web site Assistant Manager – Services & Solutions Marketing
> Designed and managed Services internal web sites and reporting
> Managed implementation of new Solutions marketing tools (hardcopy and on-line)
> Agency interface for Marketing Materials (products and customer events) Consultant – Color Services Group
> Awarded by business teams repeatedly for outstanding support and productivity
> Managed content for Marketing Kits and Color Services field support
> Co-developed new Services marketing tools/collaterals for use by direct sales force
> Cross-functional team member improving sales processes and configuration Consultant – Color Printing and Engineering Services Groups
> Desktop Design of internal marketing tools
> Deployed Marketing campaign materials to Sales Force
> Vendor interface and technology evaluation
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY FEB 1986 – MAY 1992
Rochester, New York
> Consultant – Color Copier and Intellectual Property Rights Groups
> Program Management Software technical writing
> Desktop Publishing training manual layout and writing Education
Master’s in Business COMMUNICATIONS
University of Florida - Graduate School of Journalism & Communications Major: Written Communications and Media
Bachelor of ARTS
New England College
Major: Journalism - formalization of writing and technical communications skills References: Available Upon Request