1. Education
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
Bachelor of Fine Arts, May 2001
Major: Graphic Design
Emphasis: Drawing/Illustration
Chris Bassler Experience
3713 Pebblewood Pl SAAL Advertising/Publishing, Fort Wayne, IN
Fort Wayne, IN March 2005 - Present
46804 Creative Director
• Oversees Art Department consisting of 3 designers.
chrisbassler@mac.com
• Responsible for project management, including working
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Harley-Davidson, Suzuki Motor Company and Lancier-Hydraulik and
local clients including the Allen County Fair, LEAP of Noble County,
Habegger Furniture and Peerless Cleaners.
Boyden & Youngblutt, Fort Wayne, IN
March 2004 - March 2005
Art Director
• Art direction and design for national and local clients including
Smoker Craft Boats, Monaco Coach Corporation, Franklin Electric,
and Indiana University, Purdue University Fort Wayne.
SAAL Advertising/Publishing, Fort Wayne, IN
April 2002 - March 2004
Senior Art Director
• Responsible for design and production work on direct mail pieces
for motorsports clients including American Honda Motor Company,
Harley-Davidson, Kawasaki and Suzuki Motor Company.
• Designed ads and brochures for clients such as Habegger Furniture,
Peerless Cleaners and Schenkel’s Dairies.
Fans Illustrated/SportsFansUSA, Indianapolis, IN
May 2001 - December 2001
Director of Art and Design
• Created web based advertising, such as banners and buttons, to
promote Fans Illustrated web site.
• Worked on redesign of ConsecoFieldhouse.com and development
of Dreyer and Reinbold branded web sites.
Professional
Organizations
Advertising Federation of Fort Wayne (AFFW)
June 2006 - Present