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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
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
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
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