Chris Charles

About Chris Charles

With over 15 years at the intersection of design, storytelling, and strategy, I specialize in crafting cohesive, high-impact brand experiences for artists, organizations, and change-makers. My work spans commercial photography, full-scale brand development, art direction, political campaigns, and multimedia design.I’ve partnered with Grammy-nominated musicians, award-winning filmmakers, social impact organizations, and local government leaders to translate big ideas into powerful visuals that move audiences and shift narratives- Creative leadership & brand strategy- Visual storytelling & campaign execution- Client collaboration & stakeholder alignment- Team building & mentorship- Social, political, and culturally responsive designLet’s build something that resonates.

Experience

1. Manager

   Onpoint

   Nov 2021 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Safety Supervision: Ensures that all safety protocols are followed by both staff and customers. This is crucial in a firing range environment.Customer Service: Provides assistance to customers, answering inquiries, and ensuring a positive experience for all visitors.Range Maintenance: Monitorsand maintains the cleanliness and functionality of the firing range, including equipment and targets.Staff Coordination: Supervises and coordinates the activities of staff members during your shift, including range officers and support personnel.Emergency Response: Prepares to handle emergencies, following safety procedures, and coordinating with appropriate authorities if necessary.Inventory Management: Keeps track of ammunition, targets, and other supplies, and ensuring that they were adequately stocked.

Education

• U.S. Army Signal Corps Training Center

  Technical Certification

  2001 — 2002

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Art + Design (MAD) , Graphic Design

• US Army Non-Commisioned Officer Academy

  Military and Strategic Leadership

• U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School

  Green Beret, Special Forces Communications Sergeant

• Farmingdale State College

  Associate of Science - AS, Architectural Engineering

  1993

• The Art Institute of Raleigh / Durham

  Bachelor of Arts and Design, Graphic Design

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Video Editing
• Image Editing
• Brochures
• Flyers
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Corporate Identity
• Adobe Acrobat
• Advertising
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Illustration
• Invitations
• Posters
• Mac
• Packaging
• After Effects
• Motion Graphics
• Photoshop
• Digital Photography
• Flash
• Book Design
• Video
• Graphic Design
• Branding & Identity
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Visual Communication
• Business Cards
• Banners
• Typography
• Web Design
• Recruitment Training
• Art Direction
• User Interface Design
• Pre-Press
• Multimedia
• Magazine Design
• Strategy
• Logo Design
• Graphics