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Christopher A. Harris

Marketing Manager at FIRE

Christopher A. Harris has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Christopher A. began their career in 2013 as an Assembly Specialist at Automated Processes, Inc., where they performed various tasks in different departments. In 2015, they worked as an Outreach Associate at SSDP: Students for Sensible Drug Policy, providing office and conference support. Later that year, they joined Bias Studios as an Assistant Engineer, providing administrative support to recording engineers and owners.

In 2016, Harris worked as an Audio Technician at Humdinger Productions, providing audio and lighting support at various venues. Christopher A. also worked at Pike Productions as a Team Leader and Audio Engineer, responsible for set up, running mixing boards, and stage management.

In 2018, Harris joined Patagonia as a WDC Events & Partnerships Coordinator and Retail Sales Team Leader. Christopher A. later transitioned into the role of Product Specialist. At Patagonia, they contributed to the company's mission of building the best products and implementing solutions to the environmental crisis.

Harris also worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at RedPeg Marketing in 2019, where they conducted primary and secondary research to segment target audiences and developed a marketing strategy.

In 2020, they became a Podcast Producer at Trust The Grind, providing content and tools to inspire individuals to pursue their calling. Christopher A. was responsible for the production and evolution of the brand.

Harris also worked as a Marketing Manager at Prohibited Podcast, where they facilitated conversations with individuals involved in dismantling or maintaining various systems of prohibition.

Currently, they hold the position of Marketing Manager at Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), where they are responsible for marketing initiatives. FIRE's mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of students and faculty members, and Harris plays a role in educating stakeholders about threats to these rights and preserving them.

Christopher A. Harris completed their education in a chronological order. Christopher A. first attended Glenelg Country School from the year 2000 to 2013, where they obtained their High School Diploma. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Audio Production at American University from 2013 to 2017. In 2018, they went on to pursue a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Marketing at the American University - Kogod School of Business, which they completed in 2019. In addition to their formal education, Christopher A. Harris obtained a certification in CyberSecurity Awareness Training from ESET North America in July 2021.

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Timeline

  • Marketing Manager

    February 1, 2023 - present

  • Marketing Associate

    February, 2021