Chris Bash: Founding Partner in Austin, TX
Chris Bash
Founding Partner
Austin | United States
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Exercise & Excess, LLC
Founding Partner | 06/2012 - Current
Parent company of two DBAs (Austin Beer Run Club & Yomosas) which combine exercise and socializing with over 5,000 members in Austin, TX.
Bash Branding & Marketing
Marketing & Branding Consultant | 02/2019 - Current
• Assists in all areas of marketing, including branding, designing, copywriting and social media
• Defines marketing strategies, identifies the most appropriate message, and executes these strategies
• Monitors outcomes, identifies new markets, and positions services and products accurately and effectively
Texas School for the Deaf Foundation
Vice President of Board of Directors | 11/2018 - Current
Raises and disburses funds aimed at helping deaf children and students at TSDF as well as all deaf children and students across Texas.
Front Steps, Inc
Director of Philanthropy | 10/2021 - 06/2022
Provides a pathway home through shelter, housing, and community education.
• Established effective multi-year revenue programs, plans and goals for the organization supporting major gifts and funding
• Managed budgets and develops, organizes and coordinates giving events, campaigns, sponsorships, and other initiatives
• Researched, wrote and secured grants and foundational giving
• Oversaw and coordinated daily operations of the department
O'Connell Robertson
Corporate Director of Marketing | 02/2020 - 10/2020
Designs smart, elegant, and effective K-12, higher education, and healthcare environments.
• Assisted firm Principals in analysis of marketing opportunities supporting the firm's business plan.
• Oversaw the marketing team including resource allocation, scheduling, mentoring and supervision.
• Directed and oversaw communications/marketing materials and brand standards.
• Gained firm positive exposure and establishes as a thought leader through PR efforts.
• Developed, monitored, and analyzed the annual marketing and business development budgets.
Texas Charter Schools Association
Director of Marketing | 04/2015 - 02/2019
TCSA works to accelerate student achievement in Texas by strengthening and supporting a diverse set of effective, public charter schools.
• Assisted in the 85th TX Legislative Session with the historic achievement of securing $60 million in facilities funding
($200/student) for TX public charter schools.
• Developed annual marketing plan taking into account advocacy, quality and growth
• Initiated and produced strategic and creative marketing campaigns in accordance with the mission, objectives and directives
• Managed the association's brand to ensure consistency, integrity and relevance across all media and communications
• Created documents, graphics, presentations and other materials in support of the overall mission
• Worked with public and government affairs staff to develop advocacy, grassroots materials, and public relations initiatives
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Senior Designer | 05/2007 - 03/2015
Investment firm headquartered in Austin, Texas with offices worldwide
• Led strategic positioning, messaging and communication efforts during two-year long headquarter transition
• Collaboration with global sales teams on strategy development and creative execution for support collateral aiding in increasing
assets under management from $140 billion to $230 billion/64%
• Rebranded sales force marketing and presentation materials contributing to $1.7 billion in new business
• Designed and implemented look-and-feel for newly developed Defined Contributions team aiding in the team's efforts to reach
$15 billion asset milestone
• Established relationships in Austin, TX with multiple printing vendors saving company 35% annually in printing costs
MDS Advertising
Senior Designer/Consultant - Independent Contractor | 09/2006 - 05/2007
Full service, award-winning advertising agency specializing in the real estate industry
• Implemented marketing strategies, positioning and design for the investment group CR Development Group (CRDG)
with land development and hospitality projects based in Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua valued up to $80 million
• Rebranded Realty Austin updating their logo, website, magazine advertisements and business cards creating a consistent look and message helping secure their spot as first on best lists in Austin
• Launched two spas with cohesive branding packages, including logo and collateral design, storefront channel lettering,
advertisements and a web presence: Pulchritude based in Dallas, Texas and Meridian Bliss based in Austin, Texas
National Instruments
Senior Designer - Aquent Contractor | 09/2005 - 08/2006
Global producer of automated test equipment and virtual instrumentation software
• Art directed and project managed print materials showcasing wide range of hardware offerings aiding in record annual revenue for National Instruments in 2006 of $660 million, a 15.5% increase from the previous year
• Supported global sales office teams selling to 30,000 companies in 91 countries with packaging and promotional materials translated
and customized for each region
• Updated tradeshow materials and directional signage for 12th annual NI Week tradeshow with more than 2,500 attendees
• Consulted with internal sales force members establishing messaging for higher education-targeted materials
• Served as a consultant to the internal communications team in developing company-related materials aiming to build employee
loyalty, decrease employee turnover and keep company in Fortune Top 100 Companies to work for list
Freescale Semiconductor
Designer - Liaison Resources Contractor | 02/2004 - 09/2005
Global manufacturer of microcontrollers, microprocessors and semiconductors for use in automotive, consumer, industrial and networking markets.
• Collaborated with Austin advertising agency Sicolamartin in establishing rebranding and standardization procedures upon Motorola
announcing their semiconductor division would be divested to create Freescale Semiconductor
• Conceptualized and designed marketing materials supporting global sales force in generating a profit of $563 million in 2005,
reaching 368 on Fortune Top 500 list
• Provided direction and assistance for materials in tradeshows worldwide including inaugural Freescale Technology Forum
conference with more than 40,000 attendees to date
• Created branding and signage for first Freescale Marathon, formerly Motorola Marathon, with over 5,000 participants
Wallace Price Creative Group
Art Director | 07/1999 - 08/2003
Full service, award-winning advertising agency specializing in the sports industry
• Art directed Texas Thoroughbred magazine, a monthly four-color publication of the Texas Thoroughbred Association, earning
several American Horse Publications awards in areas of general excellence, editorial and photography
• Implemented position and strategy guidance in rebranding Travis Boats & Motors, Inc. product offering catalogues during company
expansion from 24 to 39 retail outlets in 7 states
• Developed branding, advertisements, programs and media-related materials for new minor league baseball team,