Hi, I’m Chris. I graduated from the Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter in Richmond, Virginia, with a Master of Science in Business with an emphasis on Creative Brand Management and Marketing.

Before coming to the Brandcenter, I worked throughout the music industry - Alternative & Top 40 radio, artist/tour/merchandise management, social media marketing, and venue marketing/booking.

I believe great design, coupled with great strategy, can be an unstoppable force for change. I’m continually learning to search for new ways to solve problems creatively.

Ultimately, the brands that win are those with the highest sense of purpose. Finding new and creative ways to achieve that is what gets me excited and passionate on a day-to-day basis.

I’m currently based in Los Angeles and looking for new opportunities.

Want to know more? Feel free to connect/follow/stalk below.

Random Fun Facts

// 🎶 I couldn’t wait for a summer on the Warped Tour 🎶 (until I realized it would frequently involve not showering for days on end)

// I love “smooshface” dogs. Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Pugs - if I see one, there’s a 100% chance I’m going to attempt to pet them. The smooshface seen here is Bella, who undoubtedly takes better photos than I do.

// I am a huge Los Angeles Dodgers fan and I’ve got the tattoo to prove it. #ITFDB

// Last but not least, I’ve been to more concerts than I can count. Recent highlights include getting to see Billie Eilish, Blink 182, Coldplay, Rex Orange County, Shaed, The Lumineers, and The Black Keys at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles. It did not disappoint.🤘


Instagram | @chrisbates