
In my own words
— ChrisMarketing professional with an ability to inspire a shared vision and empower and motivate teams by applying sound business judgment and influencing skills to meet and exceed marketing and sales goals.
Trajectory
Jun 2021 — Apr 2023
Event Marketing Specialist · Yeti Coolers
● Responsible for the planning and execution of approximately 20 annual in-person marketing events.
● Deep understanding of product sales and marketing goals, including retail, wholesale, & direct-toconsumer
strategies.
● Increased sales and brand awareness through on-site and face-to-face interactions and exchanges at consumer marketing events.
● Identified and cultivated strategic partnerships and new opportunities for YETI brand expansion.
● Strong reputation across the outdoor and consumer industry, with a valuable network.
● Consistently exceeded sales goals and support targets through strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
● Served as a lead brand representative and consulted with clients, consumers, and event attendees to understand desires, anticipate needs, and provide recommendations on specific products.
● Fostered and developed relationships between consumers, ambassadors, and executive team
members.
Jun 2021 — Apr 2023
Event Marketing Specialist · Yeti Coolers LLC
? Responsible for the planning and execution of approximately 20 annual in-person marketing events.
? Deep understanding of product sales and marketing goals, including retail, wholesale, & direct-toconsumer
strategies.
? Increased sales and brand awareness through on-site and face-to-face interactions and exchanges at consumer marketing events.
? Identified and cultivated strategic partnerships and new opportunities for YETI brand expansion.
? Strong reputation across the outdoor and consumer industry, with a valuable network.
? Consistently exceeded sales goals and support targets through strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
? Served as a lead brand representative and consulted with clients, consumers, and event attendees to understand desires, anticipate needs, and provide recommendations on specific products.
? Fostered and developed relationships between consumers, ambassadors, and executive team
members.
Mar 2019 — Jun 2021
Field Marketing Representative · Yeti Coolers LLC
Managed communications between team members, customers, and vendors to keep operations
efficient and produce successful outcomes.
? Collaborated with team members of various levels to carry out daily assignments, achieve team
targets, and exceed goals in event marketing settings.
? Responsible for monitoring and maintaining proper event inventory levels at marketing events and trade shows, including the organization and rotation of products and supplies.
? Managed daily tasks and consistently sought opportunities to go beyond routine job expectations.
Mar 2019 — Jun 2021
Field Marketing Representative · Yeti Coolers
Managed communications between team members, customers, and vendors to keep operations
efficient and produce successful outcomes.
● Collaborated with team members of various levels to carry out daily assignments, achieve team
targets, and exceed goals in event marketing settings.
● Responsible for monitoring and maintaining proper event inventory levels at marketing events and trade shows, including the organization and rotation of products and supplies.
● Managed daily tasks and consistently sought opportunities to go beyond routine job expectations.
May 2016 — Mar 2020
Field Marketing Manager The Field Scout · REI Subaru Yeti and Toyota
OR
● Responsible for the planning and execution of field marketing events for outdoor retailers, including
REI, Subaru, Yeti and Toyota.
● Developed and executed well-defined consumer acquisition strategy to drive awareness and increase
revenue.
● Gathered and tracked consumer data and prepared performance-based reports from marketing
events to increase future brand awareness.
● Collected event data and performed ongoing market research to identify unmet market needs.
● Managed and coordinated day-to-day project workflow and logistics for a team ranging between 2-10
marketing employees and created work prioritization schedules to increase efficiency.
● Led internal teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making
skills and expert industry knowledge.
May 2016 — Mar 2020
Field Marketing Manager, The Field Scout · REI, Subaru, Yeti and Toyota
OR
? Responsible for the planning and execution of field marketing events for outdoor retailers, including
REI, Subaru, Yeti and Toyota.
? Developed and executed well-defined consumer acquisition strategy to drive awareness and increase
revenue.
? Gathered and tracked consumer data and prepared performance-based reports from marketing
events to increase future brand awareness.
? Collected event data and performed ongoing market research to identify unmet market needs.
? Managed and coordinated day-to-day project workflow and logistics for a team ranging between 2-10
marketing employees and created work prioritization schedules to increase efficiency.
? Led internal teams through routine operations and unexpected challenges with strong decision-making
skills and expert industry knowledge.
Sep 2015 — Nov 2019
Owner - Fishing Guide · Southern Drift Charters
? Saltwater inshore fishing guide of South Carolina waterway; responsible for organizing, planning, and guiding groups of 1-4 anglers on local waters near Charleston SC.
? Provided instruction and guidance to ensure a safe and professional fishing experience for all skill
levels of anglers.
? United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain and outdoor enthusiast.
Sep 2015 — Nov 2019
Owner Fishing Guide · Southern Drift Charters
● Saltwater inshore fishing guide of South Carolina waterway; responsible for organizing, planning, and guiding groups of 1-4 anglers on local waters near Charleston SC.
● Provided instruction and guidance to ensure a safe and professional fishing experience for all skill
levels of anglers.
● United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain and outdoor enthusiast.
Activity
Education history
Coastal Carolina University
Bachelor of Arts
Coastal Carolina University
bachelors




