One reason why I love LinkedIn is because you can recommend folks in your network — testimonials. I am grateful and amazed whenever I get one. I just received one from a happy EggDisk user.
Recommendations For Chris
Co-Owner and CMO at EggDisk
“Chris has been an innovative service provider at eggdisk.com - working tirelessly to promote and develop the service, yet making time to support and interact with his users. I am a client/user who can only recommend his service most highly. Regards Lloyd De Jongh??? November 2, 2006
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Lloyd De Jongh hired Chris as a IT Consultant in 2006
Independent Contractor at imwave
“Chris is very smart and quick thinking. It has been a pleasure having him work on special projects for my company.” September 6, 2006
Adam Viener, President & Founder, IMWave, Inc. (www.imwave.com) managed Chris at imwave
Blogger (Self-employed)
“I’ve known Chris through a series of professional outings over the past few years, and Chris is an exceptional friend and colleague. His blogs in particular demonstrate his prolific and thoughtful outputs. He’s also sociable and outgoing and a pleasure to work with and interact with. I recommend him highly.??? May 23, 2006
Dmitri Mehlhorn, Director, Gerson Lehrman Group was with another company when working with Chris at Self-employed
“Chris seems to have his finger on the pulse of the online world–he enthusiastically embraces every communications technology and looks for interesting and innovative ways to utilize them for education and entertainment and commerce. He’s also an excellent writer and a born “von vivant.”??? May 15, 2006
Chauncey Canfield was Chris’s client
“Chris is an inspirational and engaging writer and communicator. He’s pretty much the only person you’d need to know to get a grip on what’s happening online in PR and technology.??? December 11, 2005
James Farmer was with another company when working with Chris at Self-employed
Technology Strategist at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is a persuasive advocate for new media and has a wonderful ability to explain to people not familiar with the technology how it can help them achieve their business goals. I’ve known Chris a long time and he’s also a delightful story teller and a wonderful addition to any gathering.??? October 10, 2006
Lisa King, Branch Manager, Randstad worked with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris’s ability to translate rather esoteric marketing concepts to a series of concrete steps was nothing short of amazing, He makes viral marketing a straight forward and “doable” process.??? September 19, 2006
Andy Forbes, Owner, The Andy Forbes Files was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is one of the most enthusiastic, outgoing individuals I know. Easy to work with, easy to get along with, and a joy to be around. Well-rounded, driven and dynamic are only a few of the words that come to mind, but Chris is a risk-taker who is always ready to accept new challenges.??? June 22, 2006
Kerry Halferty Hardy, Director of Development, AICGS was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“(5/2006) I have known Chris for approximately five years. I am a recruiter for the creative/editorial/technical services industries, so I meet many people who are technology-savvy. Chris stands out among them. His knowledge runs broad and deep, and he’s a nice guy who strives to make the most of relationships.??? May 30, 2006
Adam Sidel, President, Brainstorm Creative Resources Inc. was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is an essential resource for creative technology solutions to client challenges and marketing campaigns. He brings a passion for online communication and strategy combined with the knowlege and experience to get it done.??? May 22, 2006
Peter Greenberger, Business Development, New Media Strategies worked with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is one of the most insightful and talented people I’ve worked with in many years. He has a gut feel for emerging technologies, products & services, and standards that’s dead-on — not only does he “get it”; Chris instinctively discards the chatter and fluff, and zeroes in on the 5% that’s actually going to make it. Dependable and a pleasure to work with. I recommend him 110%.??? May 20, 2006
Andrew Corradini, Principal, BlueSky was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“You’re not likely to find anyone as savvy as Chris when it comes to the strategic use of new communications technologies. Communications decision-makers are overwhelmed by new technologies and platforms including blogs, message boards, social networks, etc. He demonstrates a deep knowledge of these and as important, what they mean to communicators struggling to cut through the media clutter.??? May 19, 2006
Adam Dubitsky, Marketing Agency Partnerships and Business Development, New Media Strategies worked directly with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris Abraham has an outstanding knowledge of the interactive space – whether focusing on standard, new, or emerging technologies, he has an innate understanding of not only what’s possible, but what’s truly effective. Chris has a true passion for technology, and is among the leading DC ambassadors for the power of the blog.??? May 19, 2006
Stephanie Wasilik, Interactive and IT Agent, Randstad was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is imaginative, bright, creative, well-rounded, and he clearly groks the future of media. If you want to understand all this “new media” stuff, and how it will impact your business and your life, Chris is exactly the sort of guy you should be talking to.??? May 19, 2006
Anthony Citrano, founding partner, fama PR was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Working with Chris at NMS was a very positive experience. Never before have I had the opportunity to work alongside someone possessing not only superb technical skill, but also the ability to directly apply that skill to client needs. Chris has the very rare and valuable ability to view things from both a technical and relationship building angle, which will be greatly missed here at NMS.??? May 19, 2006
Nick Iauco, Online Marketing Manager, New Media Strategies, Inc. worked with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is a very intelligent and driven person, always seeking ways to improve any and all projects that we worked on together.??? May 19, 2006
Phillip Rhoades, Computing Support Technician, Kalamazoo Valley Community College was a consultant or contractor to Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is smart, funny, and knows the landscape of new media and Web 2.0 trends and technologies. He’s also good company.??? May 19, 2006
Peter Suber, Open Access Project Director, Public Knowledge was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris defines “knowing the vibe of the online world.” He not only carried an enmorous amount of responsibility with him at New Media, but he also delivered far above what could have ever been expected. I learned a great deal from Chris, and anyone who comes in contact with him (professionally or socially) will be sure to learn a great deal as well.??? May 14, 2006
Sean Carroll, Project Manager, New Media Strategies worked with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris is an immensely perceptive, technologically savvy networker. If I were launching a business or offering a new product, Chris is first person I’d consult about how to get the new offering out there. His enthusiasm for good products is enhanced by his great love for engaging other people.??? February 8, 2006
Mike Godwin was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“Chris has an excellent sense of how to create excitement about people and events. He has been instrumental in creating the momentum behind my film festival in Washington, DC and I cannot thank him enough for this.??? November 30, 2005
John Hanshaw was with another company when working with Chris at New Media Strategies, Inc.
“When it comes to getting a “buzz storm” going on the Net, Chris is the man to talk to. He’s one of the rare folks who both understands the technology behind the internet AND the pyschology as well. If you want to build a movement, want to stoke a grassroots fire, want to make something truly go viral — Chris is “da man.”??? November 23, 2005
John Hlinko was Chris’s client
Guest Lecturer at Columbia University
“Chris provided a comprehensive and useful overview of blogging and viral marketing for my students. He provided real life examples, showing strategy conception and implementation. My students all enjoyed and got a lot out of the lecture, and it remained one of the lectures about which we most spoke as the course continued.??? February 9, 2006
Daedre Levine was with another company when working with Chris at Columbia University
Senior Web Developer at National Legal Aid & Defender Association
“Chris is one of the smartest blog technologists I know. We are currently working on a joint venture blog project together and I can definitely see a long term business relationship forming. Chris is one of those people who just “get it??? and can “implement it???, that is a rare find in this day and age.??? May 21, 2006
Adam Viener, President & Founder, IMWave, Inc. (www.imwave.com) was with another company when working with Chris at National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Technical Customer Support at Picture Network International
“I worked with Chris at PNI. He is extremely proficient with technology. I have followed his work since PNI and have been consistently impressed with his innovation and mastery of new technology.??? February 16, 2006
Miles Fawcett, Product Manager, Picture Network International managed Chris indirectly at Picture Network International
