Chris Morton

Chris Morton has a diverse work experience in the fields of business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing communications, editing, writing, and design. Since 2013, they have worked as an independent substantive technical editor, writer/editor, and web content creator, known for their ability to enhance writing assignments and meet deadlines. Chris has also worked as a business writing coach, content creation mentor, and business communications gap analyst, conducting workshops and critiquing team collateral. Chris is skilled in conducting webinars and presentations on topics such as LinkedIn best practices and B2B content writing. Chris is also experienced in graphic and layout design, creating marketing collateral and various types of manuals using Adobe CC suite and other tools.

In recent years, Chris has worked with different companies in various roles. At Sternum, starting in 2023, they serve as an IT-OT-IIoT security and B2B marketing editor, focusing on medical device cybersecurity and helping companies meet regulatory requirements. At Uptycs, since 2022, they work as an independent business communications consultant, editing case studies, research reports, and other marketing collateral. At OTORIO, also starting in 2022, they are an IT-OT-IIoT security and B2B marketing editor, authoring blog posts and ebooks, as well as editing industrial cybersecurity reports. At Securonix, starting in 2022, they work as a technical report editor, specializing in cybersecurity threats. Chris has also worked with Oxeye and Lifeline, providing internet security and B2B marketing editing, as well as healthcare marketing editing and proofreading services, respectively.

Furthermore, Chris has experience as an independent marketing content editor for InfoCepts, working on case studies and web pages, and as a grant proposal writer/editor and virtual business consultant for Innolitics, focusing on medical imaging software. Additionally, they worked as an independent SaaS cloud cybersecurity web content editor and author for Orca Security, collaborating with senior marketing executives. Overall, Chris Morton is a versatile professional with expertise in marketing communications, editing, writing, design, and cybersecurity.

Chris Morton's education history includes various certifications and courses in a range of fields.

In terms of formal education, Chris attended Northwestern Michigan College, where they studied Database Design and Administration, Intro to Computers, BASIC, Business Writing, and Business Accounting. They also pursued a diploma in radio broadcasting and audio production at Specs@LTU.

Chris has obtained several certifications throughout their career. They achieved the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) certification for Windows 95 from Microsoft. They also earned the Windows NT System and Network Professional certification from Learning Tree International. Additionally, Chris holds a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 3rd-Class Broadcast Endorsed Radio License.

In terms of professional development and specialized training, Chris attended multiple programs and obtained certificates from various institutions. They completed training programs and received certificates in areas such as TCP/IP Internetworking on Windows NT, Train the Trainers, and Administration of Windows NT Server/Workstation from Learning Tree International, Inc. They also received a Certificate of Excellence for Accelerated Training for Windows NT from Mindworks Professional Education Group, Inc.

Furthermore, Chris participated in other educational programs such as an online class in memoir writing from Stanford Continuing Studies and an Intermediate AutoCAD Training program from Autodesk, Inc. They also attended seminars on topics like database programming at the Adam Green dBase Seminar and gained knowledge in home design and construction at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School.

To augment their education, Chris has completed additional courses and certifications. They obtained the Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing certification from LinkedIn Learning. They also completed courses in Technical Writing: Quick Start Guides and Introduction to AWS for Non-Engineers: 3 Core Services, both from LinkedIn.