Advertising

425-***-****

*****.******@*****.***

Chris M Craig

Objective

I am looking to join a forward-looking, exciting organization where I can continue to grow my skills in sales, advertising and marketing

My achievements as a professional athlete have given me the unique opportunity to participate in all aspects of business. I have been fortunate to travel to over 36 countries, which has afforded me a keen understanding of international trade and protocol.

Education Redmond High School

2003 Graduate

Bellevue College

2009 Graduate

Associate in Arts & Science (DTA)

Skills • Proficient in Adobe software including: Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier, and Encore

• Microsoft Certified Specialist in Word, and Proficient in PowerPoint, Outlook, excel as well as Quicken

• High performance teamwork and the ability to organize, motivate, and assume a leadership role.

• Customer Care

Work Experience 2001-2007 CMC Boarding School Redmond, WA

Owner, Operator, Wakeboard Instructor

• Head coach for all ages and riding abilities

• Responsible for all boat and equipment maintenance

• Creation of all marketing mediums including: company logo design, advertisements in pro-shops, brochures, and business cards

2003-2009 Professional Athlete in Wakeboarding World Wide

Competitor

• Competed in world class competitions and road tours for major sponsors such as, Obrien, Hyperlite, Pita Pit, Samson Sports, Arnette, Ten-80, Bakes Marine and Malibu Boats

• Won first prize in over 16 competitions such as Top Gun, Northwest Invitational and Free Riders Ball

• Placed in top positions in numerous other competitions

Promoter

• Provided direct sales for sponsored products for Obrien, Samson Sports, Malibu Boats, Adrenaline Water-sports, Pita Pit, Arentte, Bakes Marine, Ten-80, Motion Water-sports, and Fluid Distribution

• Represented sponsored companies in boat shows and other tradeshows

Event Coordinator

• Organized contests for North West Riders and the National Marine and Trade Association (NMTA)

• Video premieres, and trips by coordinating several companies and individuals

• Obtain sponsorship funds, find venues, advertise events, coordinate athletes/contestants

• Create an itinerary and storyboard for company catalog photo shoots

• Organize shoots for magazines, and videos

Freelance Photographer

• Design webpage layouts, DVD menu pages, and photo spread

• Edit and process photographs

• Working directly with athletes and companies to produce a final product for uses in promotion and sales

• On assignment to capture imagery from various wakeboard trips for magazines including: Water-ski, Wakeboard, Alliance, and The Standard

• Develop strong relationships with companies and athletes in the action sports industry

2007 Kits Camera Redmond, WA

Sales and Print Specialist

• Work one on one with clients to find out personal interest to find the best product for their needs

• Professional camera sales experience

• Print shop operator, manager and image specialist

• Store display and organization to make all products visual for our costomers

• Open and closing duties

2009 M/Y SKAT Mediterranean Sea/Caribbean Sea

Crew Member aboard SKAT (230’ Yacht owned by Microsoft’s Charles Simonyi)

• Entertain owners and guests at the highest level on private super yacht

• Areas of operation were Mediterranean and Caribbean including Atlantic crossings

• Maintenance including top coat varnish, paint, rust/corrosion control, and other general maintenance

• Managing sub-contractors to ensure quality of work

• This job requires the ability to multitask at many different levels maintaining the yacht to the highest standard wail assisting very high profile and demanding guest. Working long hours for many days at time with no days off is the norm. Team work is essential to the success of the operation.

Interests • Action sports, Photography, Computer arts, Traveling

References Sean Watson

Owner of Sean Watson Photography

Phone: 208-***-****

Email: ****@***************.***

Kibbee Walton

Owner of Artisan Portrait Studio

Phone: 208-***-****

Email: ************@***.***

Scott Parnell

Owner of Samson Wakeboard Towers

Phone: 360-***-****

Email: *****@************.***

Ben Thorn

First Officer M/Y SKAT

Phone: 206-***-****

Email: ****@******.***

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