Mark A. Christian
Sr. Copywriter & Technical Editor at Capital One at Aquent- Claim this Profile
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Patty Parkinson
I have never met anyone more meticulous than Mark. It's just not in his nature to give anything less than his best. As a member of the Brand Assurance team at Vertis Communications, his attention to detail is something I could always depend upon. Mark was always seeking to better understand the copyediting process as well as perform above and beyond what was required of him. I watched his skills grow and become more polished, and have been very proud of how his career has progressed since we shared an office all those years ago.
Phillip Chambers
I worked with Mark Christian for 8+ years beginning in the year 2001. His priority was that of but not limited to quality assurance/brand management. Mark took this role very serious and constantly updated procedures to provide the company with the "cleanest" work flows and standards. He has the most discriminating eye, finding problems most would not see and never gives an answer until he finds out the correct solution. I have been in the prepress business for 22 years and graphic arts for 35 years and have seen a lot of QC type personnel and I thought I was pretty good at the job myself. Quite frankly, Mark Christian takes it to the next level and is the best of the best at the service he provides. He has stamina, initiative and intelligence, gets along well with everyone he meets and is the very definition of "reliable". I look forward to the day I can work with him again.
Patty Parkinson
I have never met anyone more meticulous than Mark. It's just not in his nature to give anything less than his best. As a member of the Brand Assurance team at Vertis Communications, his attention to detail is something I could always depend upon. Mark was always seeking to better understand the copyediting process as well as perform above and beyond what was required of him. I watched his skills grow and become more polished, and have been very proud of how his career has progressed since we shared an office all those years ago.
Phillip Chambers
I worked with Mark Christian for 8+ years beginning in the year 2001. His priority was that of but not limited to quality assurance/brand management. Mark took this role very serious and constantly updated procedures to provide the company with the "cleanest" work flows and standards. He has the most discriminating eye, finding problems most would not see and never gives an answer until he finds out the correct solution. I have been in the prepress business for 22 years and graphic arts for 35 years and have seen a lot of QC type personnel and I thought I was pretty good at the job myself. Quite frankly, Mark Christian takes it to the next level and is the best of the best at the service he provides. He has stamina, initiative and intelligence, gets along well with everyone he meets and is the very definition of "reliable". I look forward to the day I can work with him again.
Patty Parkinson
I have never met anyone more meticulous than Mark. It's just not in his nature to give anything less than his best. As a member of the Brand Assurance team at Vertis Communications, his attention to detail is something I could always depend upon. Mark was always seeking to better understand the copyediting process as well as perform above and beyond what was required of him. I watched his skills grow and become more polished, and have been very proud of how his career has progressed since we shared an office all those years ago.
Phillip Chambers
I worked with Mark Christian for 8+ years beginning in the year 2001. His priority was that of but not limited to quality assurance/brand management. Mark took this role very serious and constantly updated procedures to provide the company with the "cleanest" work flows and standards. He has the most discriminating eye, finding problems most would not see and never gives an answer until he finds out the correct solution. I have been in the prepress business for 22 years and graphic arts for 35 years and have seen a lot of QC type personnel and I thought I was pretty good at the job myself. Quite frankly, Mark Christian takes it to the next level and is the best of the best at the service he provides. He has stamina, initiative and intelligence, gets along well with everyone he meets and is the very definition of "reliable". I look forward to the day I can work with him again.
Patty Parkinson
I have never met anyone more meticulous than Mark. It's just not in his nature to give anything less than his best. As a member of the Brand Assurance team at Vertis Communications, his attention to detail is something I could always depend upon. Mark was always seeking to better understand the copyediting process as well as perform above and beyond what was required of him. I watched his skills grow and become more polished, and have been very proud of how his career has progressed since we shared an office all those years ago.
Phillip Chambers
I worked with Mark Christian for 8+ years beginning in the year 2001. His priority was that of but not limited to quality assurance/brand management. Mark took this role very serious and constantly updated procedures to provide the company with the "cleanest" work flows and standards. He has the most discriminating eye, finding problems most would not see and never gives an answer until he finds out the correct solution. I have been in the prepress business for 22 years and graphic arts for 35 years and have seen a lot of QC type personnel and I thought I was pretty good at the job myself. Quite frankly, Mark Christian takes it to the next level and is the best of the best at the service he provides. He has stamina, initiative and intelligence, gets along well with everyone he meets and is the very definition of "reliable". I look forward to the day I can work with him again.
Experience
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Aquent
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. Copywriter & Technical Editor at Capital One
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Pier 1
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Brand Editor
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2013 - 2019
Edited an average of 1,200+ marketing projects (catalogs, emails, website, signage, social media, direct mail, radio and TV) a year for brand, style, voice, information accuracy and graphic standards. • Enhanced sale and offer submission process by establishing guidelines for information sharing, resulting in process efficiencies and speed to market. • Collaborated with legal, outside vendors, project managers and copywriters to create branded credit messaging and disclaimers. • Managed content quality from initial launch of customer loyalty and credit card program. • Created a branded word list, disclaimer and trademark database. • Subject matter expert on copyright and product compliance issues within content. • Enforced legal standards for displaying disclaimer information. Show less
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Proofreader/Copy Editor
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2009 - 2014
Collaborated via Internet and with in-house staff of advertising companies and marketers specialized in hospitality, hobbies and information technology. • Edited emails, websites, brochures and catalogs of retailers, employee recognition programs, customer loyalty initiatives and charities. • Proofread customer photo books, photo cards and calendars, and prepared final content for submission to printers. • Participated in development of monthly magazine featuring latest apps for Android customers. Show less
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Vertis Communications
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United States
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Proofreader/Brand Assurance/Copy Editor
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2011 - 2012
Provided brand editing and trafficked projects through commercial assembly, retail and packaging departments. • Legal resource for food and beverage packaging accounts. • Coordinated with international suppliers and designers on packaging campaigns. • Advocate client branding to ensure correct usage in all messaging. Provided brand editing and trafficked projects through commercial assembly, retail and packaging departments. • Legal resource for food and beverage packaging accounts. • Coordinated with international suppliers and designers on packaging campaigns. • Advocate client branding to ensure correct usage in all messaging.
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Vertis Communications
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United States
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Proofreader/Brand Assurance
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2000 - 2009
Edited and proofread thousands of food, beverage, retail and commercial projects. • Provided final editorial and branding approval on prepress production artwork that flowed through creative, packaging, commercial assembly and retail. • Copyedited client copy and internal corporate communications. • Maintained traffic and quality databases and reports. • Participated in product launches, brand creation and workflow development. • Operated and maintained proofing devices. Edited and proofread thousands of food, beverage, retail and commercial projects. • Provided final editorial and branding approval on prepress production artwork that flowed through creative, packaging, commercial assembly and retail. • Copyedited client copy and internal corporate communications. • Maintained traffic and quality databases and reports. • Participated in product launches, brand creation and workflow development. • Operated and maintained proofing devices.
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Container Graphics Corporation
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Quality Control
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1996 - 1999
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Education
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The University of Texas at Arlington
B.A., Journalism
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