CHRISTOPHER WATERMAN
Summary
Creative Marketing Designer with 15+ years of experience in developing impactful brand identities and marketing materials. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, color management workflows, and large-format print production. Expertise in translating client objectives into visually appealing designs while managing projects from concept to delivery. Combines technical skills with strategic marketing insight to enhance engagement and drive business results.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Sales Representative
Prepress Supply, Inc.
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Enhanced client satisfaction by optimizing digital printing workflows and color management.
- Achieved Onyx Thrive and Align certifications in ICC color profiling successfully.
- Executed monthly workshops on digital printing and color management techniques.
- Secured 20 new accounts by establishing credibility as a technical resource.
- Developed educational content positioning company as an industry thought leader.
Account Manager
EnGenius Technologies
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Achieved #1 sales ranking company-wide in Q4 2023 through strategic outreach.
- Increased partner activity by 30% via targeted communication campaigns within six months.
- Revitalized partnerships and drove business growth through effective marketing strategies.
- Created impactful marketing materials to enhance partner engagement initiatives.
- Managed multi-state territory focusing on consultative selling and channel partnerships.
Production Printing Manager
AEND Industries
02.2009 - 09.2023
- Enhanced brand identity through effective design of marketing materials.
- Created impactful promotional graphics using Adobe Creative Suite tools.
- Established visual concepts for packaging and large-format displays.
- Maintained consistent branding across all print and digital collateral.
- Optimized print workflows, increasing capacity by 20% within three months.
- Streamlined pre-press procedures, reducing errors and setup time significantly.
Manager of New Sales Development/Marketing Manager
Smart Systems Technologies
01.2002 - 12.2006
- Increased brand awareness through effective product positioning and marketing campaigns.
- Developed marketing materials for customer meetings and direct mail distributions.
- Created promotional packages supporting mass advertising and affiliate marketing efforts.
- Designed email campaigns and mailers, achieving 15% increase in aftermarket sales.
- Established visual identity across multiple marketing channels for consistent branding.
- Led marketing initiatives that boosted sales revenue by $1M in first year.
Manager of New Sales Development
Inland Empire Components, Inc.
02.1998 - 12.2001
- Increased revenue by $1M through strategic international sourcing partnerships.
- Facilitated market development initiatives via U.S. Agency programs.
- Created impactful marketing materials for trade development strategies.
- Streamlined logistics and strengthened relationships with international suppliers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Art Institute of Dallas
Dallas, TX09-1990
Skills
- Design & Creative Expertise
- Brand Identity & Logo Design
- Visual Communications & Layout Design
- Digital & Social Media Asset Creation
- Creative Direction & Concept Development
- Product Mockups & Creative Marketing
- Photography Basics & Visual Content Creation
- Technical Proficiencies
- Creative Software: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Affinity, Canva, Adobe Express
- Color & Print Technology: Onyx Thrive, ICC Profiling, Alignment Tools
- Digital Media: Social content creation, branding template systems
- Business Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, project coordination tools
- Production & Print Specialization
- Large Format, Packaging & Display Graphics
- Pre-press Procedures & Quality Control
- Color Management Workflows
- Multi-substrate Production Knowledge
- Project & Client Management
- Client Collaboration & Creative Presentations
- Project Coordination & Timeline Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Budget Management & Vendor Relations
Certification
- Onyx Thrive Certified
- Onyx Align Certified
- ICC Color Profiling Specialist
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adode Photoshop
- Adode Indesign
- Adobe Express
Timeline
Technical Sales Representative
Prepress Supply, Inc.
06.2024 - 09.2025
Account Manager
EnGenius Technologies
06.2023 - 06.2024
Production Printing Manager
AEND Industries
02.2009 - 09.2023
Manager of New Sales Development/Marketing Manager
Smart Systems Technologies
01.2002 - 12.2006
Manager of New Sales Development
Inland Empire Components, Inc.
02.1998 - 12.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communication
Art Institute of Dallas
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