Chris Partridge

Director of Communications at the Roman Family Center for Decision Research

Greater Chicago Area

About

I'm an academic and nonprofit communications professional with experience in behavioral science, clean energy, bicycling, and progressive advocacy.

Experience

  • The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Full-time · 6 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director of Communications
      Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Sr. Associate Director Of Communications
      Jul 2022 - Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

      I execute communications and shape strategy for Chicago Booth's Roman Family Center for Decision Research, which conducts groundbreaking behavioral science research both online and in person. I oversee event promotions, social media, email marketing, lab participant recruitment, and other outreach. Responsibilities: - Led email marketing via Mailchimp & Marketo, including newsletters, email automations, and dynamic content -Executed event promotions for in-person and hybrid events engaging 2,000+ attendees annually -Managed two websites, authored and edited blog posts, participated in website launches and major redesigns -Helped create and promote behavioral science museum Mindworks: executed digital advertising, fostered partnerships in the tourism & hospitality industry, attracted more than 12,000 visitors annually -Created content and managed social media strategy on X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram -Recruited 20,000+ study participants to support research by Nobel Prize and MacArthur Genius Grant winners

    • Assistant Director Of Communications
      Oct 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (Greater Chicago Area)
    • Sr. Marketing Associate
      Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

      ◦ EMAIL: Oversaw 15-20 Mailchimp campaigns per month, including 3 monthly newsletters; implemented automations, segmented lists, designed templates ◦ SOCIAL MEDIA: Managed and grew Twitter and LinkedIn accounts, created shareable graphics, coordinated cross-promotion with national and regional partners ◦ DESIGN: Designed fact sheets, infographics, shirts, buttons and other marketing materials; participated in logo redesign and subsequent update of all organizational lit. Tools: Indesign, Illustrator, Canva, Publisher ◦ WEB: Managed websites and edited blog entries; participated in total website redesign and reorganization of www.mwalliance.org. Tools: Drupal, GoToWebinar, SugarCRM, SurveyMonkey, Google Analytics, Google Adwords ◦ MEMBERSHIP: Supported Membership Manager in prospecting and engaging members in business, government & nonprofit sectors; assisted in planning energy conference with 650 attendees

    • Sr. Membership & Marketing Associate
      Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Membership & Marketing Associate
      Apr 2015 - Jun 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Communications Specialist at Cascade Bicycle Club
    Jan 2014 - Jul 2014 · 7 mos

    Oversaw the club's multi-platform (Mailchimp and Salsa) email program delivering more than 250,000 emails monthly, including the bi-weekly e-newsletter, Braking News, sent to more than 75,000 recipients. Grew Braking News list by 25% from start to end date. Implemented structure and tracked analytics for website (using Google Analytics), social media and email, and presented findings and insights in monthly presentations. Authored and copy-edited content for blog, Cascade Courier newspaper, website and email alerts. Collaborated with in-house graphic designer to create print and digital promotional materials. Key programs and applications: Drupal, CiviCRM, Mailchimp, Salsa, Surveymonkey, Hootsuite, Google Drive, Google Analytics, Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop

  • Communications Fellow at Fuse Washington
    Feb 2013 - Nov 2013 · 10 mos

    Crafted email action alerts for more than 100,000 Washington Progressives Researched 75+ endorsements for the 2013 Progressive Voters Guide Head writer for KingTomWatch.com, a satirical accountability site lampooning Washington Senate leadership and Republican legislation Researcher for RodneyTomFacts.com and JanAngelFacts.com Conducted exhaustive opposition research on key accountability targets-- 7 out of 8 candidates I wrote oppo briefs on were defeated in the 2013 election. A little of this, a little of that.

  • Philosophy Teaching Assistant at University of Washington
    Sep 2010 - Jun 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos

    Led 50-student discussion sections, graded assignments, and held office hours for the following courses: Environmental Ethics, Contemporary Moral Problems, Philosophy of Religion, Introduction to Logic, and Medical Ethics In 2011, I was recognized by the College of Arts and Sciences for outstanding teaching.