CHRISTOPHER J. BARTELS Senior Consultant, Concept Design CHRISTOPHER J. BARTELS has developed campaign strategies focused on introduction, growth and rejuvenation of products and services based on identified marketing objectives. His design and concept development process acknowledges the importance of understanding the target audience [needs and desires] as well as the client, the competition, and the integral role of branding. Christopher understands and responds to the fundamental principles of project management - efficient and effective results within a specified time frame and budget.      Christopher has spent a number of years working abroad as well as in the United States. He is founder of Ajke Tae Design and Concepting; a network-based agency specializing in full-service design and concepting needs, kiosk and food court development, logo and identity development and implementation, campaign development, collateral design and development, art direction, name generation, merchandising, and web-site design.      Christopher's client portfolio has ranged from well-established, recognized advertising and integrated marketing agencies to, business-to-business organization requiring a full-service identity, creative concept and design partner for assisting in-house graphic needs. Christopher has worked with Schwan's [Tony's Pizza, Little Charlies, Little Charlies Food Systems], Orion Foods, Hormel, Con-Agra, Vie De France and Hebrew National, to name a few. STRENGTHS Creative Concepting Brand Identity Development Kiosk Illustration/Design Graphic Design/Art Direction RESOURCE STRENGTHS (First Hand Experience) Art Direction/Concepting Ad/Campaign Development Marketing/Strategic Marketing/Measuring Illustration - Fine Art/Computer Production/Pre-Press/Press Film/Video Production Web Development Photography