Chris Liakos

Chris Liakos has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Chris began their career as an intern at Corbae & Company PR in 2001. Chris then worked as a Communications Coordinator at the University of Minnesota--Family Social Science from 2002 to 2007. Chris transitioned to the advertising industry and worked as a Copywriter at RJC Advertising from 2007 to 2010 and at Wingnut Advertising from 2010 to 2012, where they worked with clients such as UnitedHealth Group and Cargill. Chris then held the position of Sr. Copywriter at Risdall Marketing Group from January to October 2012 and at Linnihan Foy Advertising from October 2012 to May 2014. Currently, they are serving as the Associate Creative Director at Padilla, where they manage projects for various clients including Blue Cross Blue Shield MN and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

Chris Liakos received a degree in Copywriting from Brainco-Minneapolis School of Advertising in 2007. Prior to that, they studied Journalism with a focus on Public Relations/Advertising at the University of Minnesota from 1997 to 2001. In 2022, they attended the Miami Ad School's Creative Director Program to further enhance their skills in Advertising. Additionally, they attended Woodside! from 1986 to 1991. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.