Experience

Stanley Black & Decker

As Copywriter (Jan. 2020 to present):

• Produce copy for DeWalt, Cub Cadet, Craftsman, and Troy-Bilt outdoor power equipment brands.
• Conduct keyword research and assist with SEO strategy to develop optimized content on all platforms.
• Projects include blogs, emails, video scripts, radio scripts, website copy, newsletters, and more.
• Formerly MTD Products, acquired by SBD in December 2021.

Crain Communications — Rubber News

As News Editor (Jan. 2017 to Jan. 2020):

• Manage deadline workflow and story digest for each issue.
• Primary copy editor.
• Assist editor in assigning stories, developing special reports, and enterprise pieces.
• Assist art director and online content editor, primary backup for both roles.
• Continue to report on the rubber industry, manage social media accounts, and email newsletters. 

As Reporter (June 2013 to Jan. 2017):

• Reported on the rubber manufacturing industry.
• Responsible for the automotive, medical, and labor relations beats.
• Generated content for both print and digital platforms.
• Managed social media accounts and email newsletters.
• Designed pages using Quark and InDesign.
• Assisted with copy editing.

The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

As Copy Editor (Aug. 2011 to June 2013):

• Copy edited and designed pages for the sports department.
• Reported on Lorain County sports at the high school and college levels. 

Great Lakes Publishing — Cleveland Magazine

As Intern (Jan. 2011 to June 2011):

• Assisted with fact checking and other duites in support of the editorial staff.
• Produced stories for Cleveland Magazine, Inside Business, and Lake Erie Living.

Since 2011, Chris has worked with a variety of publications/companies:

• The Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
• The Medina Gazette
• The Sandusky Register
• Cleveland Magazine
• Lake Erie Living
• Inside Business
• Crain's Cleveland Business
• Rubber News
• Patch.com 
• Wireless Environment / Mr. Beams / Ring

College of Wooster

• Bachelor of Arts: English/Communications
• Completed - 2008

Kent State University

• Master of Arts: Journalism
• Completed - 2011

Springboard

• Digital Marketing Online Career Track
• Completed - 2019

Journalism

• AP Style
• Source development
• Research / interviews
• Deadline writing
• Enterprise pieces
• Feature writing
• Event coverage
• Page layout (InDesign / Quark)

Marketing

• Copywriting
• SEO - Keyword research (Conductor)
• Blog writing
• Content development

Tools

• Microsoft Office
• Social media
• Google Analytics

Jesse H. Neal Awards 

• Finalist 2019 - Game Changing Technology

Cleveland Press Club

• First Place 2019 - Special Section/Package (Game Changing Technology)
• Second Place 2019 - Personality Profile (William Stockwell, Executive of the Year)
• Third Place 2018 - Trade Report (Coverage of strike at Momentive)
• Second Place 2014 - Special Section/Package (Associations Prosper From Split Decision)

Society Of Professional Journalists

• First Place 2015 - Best Trade Website (Rubber News)
• First Place 2014 - Best Trade Website (Rubber News)
• Second Place 2014 - Personality Profile (James Hawk, Executive of the Year)