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Chris Carlson

Greensboro

Summary

Dynamic Global Product Manager with a proven track record at the Center for Creative Leadership, driving market expansion and delivering impactful presentations. Co-founder of Garage Branding, adept in cross-functional team leadership and critical thinking, successfully growing a national agency. Recognized for fostering collaboration and exceeding client expectations through innovative campaigns.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Product Manager

Center for Creative Leadership
Greensboro, NC
05.2013 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
  • Delivered compelling presentations at industry conferences and events to showcase company''s innovative solutions and build thought leadership presence in the market.

EVP, C0-Founder

Garage Branding
Winston-Salem, NC
04.1999 - 12.2012

Co-founded an advertising and marketing agency growing to 25 employees with national accounts in retail, banking and manufacturing.

Account Supervisor

Trone Advertsing
Greensboro, NC
01.1985 - 03.1999
  • Resolved conflicts between clients and internal teams, fostering a positive working environment focused on collaboration.
  • Coordinated with creative teams and clients to develop innovative advertising campaigns that exceeded client expectations.
  • Led successful ad campaign launches by effectively coordinating resources across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Education

MBA - Marketing

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
05-1995

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-1982

Skills

  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal communication

Interests

US history

Civil war wistory

WWII history

Avid salt water fisherman

Timeline

Global Product Manager

Center for Creative Leadership
05.2013 - 04.2025

EVP, C0-Founder

Garage Branding
04.1999 - 12.2012

Account Supervisor

Trone Advertsing
01.1985 - 03.1999

MBA - Marketing

Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Arts - English

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill