• A creative problem solver. Not just an ad guy.

• A writer who seeks to do work that talks ‘to’ you, not
‘at‘ you. And there is a dfference.

• A flexible voice. Comfortable and capable of doing
everything from smart and funny to warm and fuzzy.

• A visual thinker. It’s the frustrated art director
in me.

• A genuine understanding of the business side of
things. Not just the “creative” stuff.

• A lack of ego. Although physically, big heads run on
my dad’s side of the family.

• A thick skin. After all, clients can be right, too.

• A passionate student of the business and media landscape.
The minute I stop learning is the minute I need to
do something else.

• A true collaborator and partner. Because in the end,
it’s “our” work and success.

• A “whatever it takes” attitude. Because more often
than not, that’s what it takes.

What people have said about me:

“I had the good fortune to lure Christian away from another agency, earning a fatwa from his previous employer. And for good reason. Christian immediately began to distinguish himself with the sort of headlines that one sees in the awards annuals and never let up. He routinely found new ways to solve tired problems, kept everybody entertained with his wildly encyclopedic knowledge, and introduced the drinkers among us to the wonderful world of Belgian beers. Highly recommended. Christian, I mean. Although Belgian beer isn't half bad either.”

- George Chalekian, Exective Creative Director, MVNP/DDB

“Having worked with Christian on a number of vastly different projects, I was always amazed by his conceptual ability. He was consistently a rich source of ideas, both logical and visceral. Beyond that, he is an exceptionally good craftsman, which enables him to bring his concepts to life. I assume that these talents enabled him to rise to the level of creative director at such a young age.”

- Norb Seufert, Account Supervisor, Matthews/Mark

"While this recommendation may not garner national accolades or win a Golden Pencil, Christian is the wordsmith who produces winning results for you and your clients. Smart, quick-witted, insightful and unexpected are some of the attributes that define his approach to campaign concept development and razor sharp copywriting. When you need the right words to get to the heart and cut through the clutter, Christian is your go-to guy."

- Don Hollis, Principle/Creative Director, Hollis Brand Culture

“I have worked with Christian on many occasions and when he was available he was my 'go-to' freelance copywriter. Why? Because he is smart, creative and strategic. He gets that good creative has to solve a marketing problem. He always worked well with my Art Directors and Account Service staff. If you are looking for a creative partner I very highly recommend Christian - you can count on great results on deadline.”

- Francine Crocker, Sr. VP of Advertising, Bailey/Gardiner