Chris Bjerrisgaard
Profile
Summary
Chris Bjerrisgaard’s career has taken him from Nokia, where he worked on the N-Gage video game platform to Electronic Arts Canada, where he learned about the production side of the games industry. Later, Chris joined Calgoo Software, bringing the company to market using a social media focused strategy, resulting in the company being named one of Canada's top 20 startups in 2007. Since then, Chris has consulted for notable clients include Connection Point Systems on their FundRazr project, Central City Brewing - Red Racer Beer, Blackbird Interactive where Chris serves as Marketing Lead, and Binary Event Network on their TradeSports project. Additionally, Chris co-conceptualized, launched, and continues to run Canada’s first ever beer week, Vancouver Craft Beer Week.
Specialties: Branding, Marketing, Social Media, Craft Brewing Industry, Entertainment Industry (games, film, music), High Tech Industry.
Experience
- 2010 - PresentMarketing Lead / Blackbird Interactive, Inc
- 2009 - PresentCo-Founder and Marketing Director / Vancouver Craft Beer Week
- 2008 - PresentMarketing Consultant / Self Employed
- 2006 - PresentProduct Marketing Manager / Calgoo Software
- 2005 - PresentQA / Electronic Arts
- 2004 - PresentTitle Marketing Manager / Nokia
- 2003 - PresentMarketing Intern / Battle Axe Records
Education
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2003 - 2004Art Institute Vancouver - BurnabyEntertainment Business Management
Additional Information
Websites:
Interests:
branding, marketing, new media, social media, video games, beer, mma, hockey, and design.
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@wakerthedog Did you call me?2 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@JonnyBeers Three years in a row he's attended Hoppapalooza4 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@leah_poulton Smart move. See you there!5 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@leah_poulton Hop-Headbanger's tonight?6 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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@leah_poulton @driftwoodbeer I assume one of the 20ish people who invaded your apartment left it lol6 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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Will Smith aint no fool. HRMPH FRESH!6 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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7 days ago from web | Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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I thought last year was overwhelming. Not even close... @VCBW 2012, you're a cruel mistress.
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Marketing consultant for Central City Brewing, Red Racer Beer, and Blackbird Interactive. Marketing Director and co-owner of Vancouver Craft Beer Week. Also loves MMA, hockey, and modern design.