Christopher Pallo

I'm a highly motivated and self-driven creative professional with a history of successful agency experience managing creative development of client deliverables and managing high-profile accounts. Collaborative team player, adept at working closely with partners and clients to exceed expectations. I left the corporate world several years ago to concentrate being a fine artist specializing in mixed media. I'm ready for the work force again and searching for a position where I can build strong client relationships through my passion for art.

Experience

• Circatures, Chicago, IL [2022 to present]: Mixed media artist and art show and festival participant. 
• Self-employed, Chicago, IL [2022 to present]: Independent Contractor and Landscaper
• Rakuten Advertising, Chicago, IL [2021 to 2022]: Account Manager, Finance & Emerging Markets Vertical
• Merkle, Inc., Chicago, IL [2014 to 2018]: Senior Account Manager
• Merkle, Inc., Chicago, IL [2012 to 2014]: Account Manager
• Merkle, Inc., Chicago, IL [2011 to 2012]: Production Director
• Merkle, Inc., Chicago, IL [2009 to 2010] Production Supervisor

• Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communications with a Minor in Advertising [1987]: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
• Professional Bartender Certification [2024]: A List Startenders Bartending School
• Illinois BASSET Certification [2024]