Chris Yake

Chris Yake has extensive work experience in the field of graphic design, spanning over two decades. From 2000 to 2001, Chris worked as a Graphic Designer at Brann Worldwide, where they handled graphic design and production for Fortune 500 clients. From 2003 to 2019, Chris served as the Studio Director at Media Horizons Inc., overseeing design, production, and quality control for various Fortune 500 accounts.

In 2019, Chris joined Enhance A Colour, Inc. as a Graphic Designer/Production Specialist, where they created graphics, displays, backdrops, and more. Continuing with their freelance work, Chris established cyake design in 2020 and worked as a Senior Graphic Designer. Chris also freelanced as a Graphic Designer/Production at Chris Yake Freelance Graphic Design/Production.

In 2020, Chris joined Unlimited Signs Designs & Graphics, Inc. as a Graphic Designer/Production/Installer, contributing to the design, production, and installation process. Chris's expertise as a Graphic Designer was further utilized in 2021 at EXTREME DESIGNS AND EMBROIDERY, INC., where they created designs for various projects.

Chris's most recent work experiences include roles as a Freelance Graphic Designer at both Sole Proprietor and Ultrafabrics. In these positions, Chris utilized their graphic design skills to collaboratively work on projects.

Chris Yake's education history begins in 1980 when they attended Ridgefield High School, where they obtained a high school diploma with a field of study in Art/Art Studies. Following this, from 1986 to 1989, Chris attended Western Connecticut State University, earning a B.A. in Graphic Design with a field of study in Graphic Design. Additionally, in 1988, Chris successfully completed the Summer Art Class Curriculum at the University of Urbino in Italy, focusing on Fine Arts with a specialization in watercolor and oil.

In terms of additional certifications, Chris Yake completed several courses on Lynda.com. In 2016, they obtained certifications in Advertising on Twitter, HTML5: Structure, Syntax and Semantics, and Moving WordPress with WP Migrate DB and DB Pro. In 2015, Chris completed courses in Word Press Essential Training and Installing and Running WordPress: MAMP, both signed in by M. Quirici.