Chris Dralle

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Design Manager, Graphic Design Solutions at Ricoh USA, Inc.

Broadview Heights, Ohio, United States

Overview

Chris Dralle is a forward-thinking Creative Director with over 15 years of experience enhancing brand value for major U. S. retailers like Kay Jewelers and Jared. A graduate of The University of Akron with a BFA, he excels in brand positioning and marketing strategy. People often describe him as talented, compassionate, and cheerful.

He is known for his infectious laugh and positive attitude, which he uses to build, motivate, and lead creative teams. Colleagues highlight his ability to foster a collaborative environment where team members feel appreciated and respected, bringing out the best in their talents to create extraordinary campaigns.

He has directed the creative strategy for two of the worlds largest diamond jewelry retailers.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

Generous

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Brand Positioning
Has extensive experience developing and implementing creative work to enhance brand value and drive conversion for nationally recognized retail brands.
Creative Leadership
Praised in recommendations as a strong, compassionate leader who brings teams together to create amazing campaigns and fosters a positive, motivating work environment.
Retail Marketing
Spearheaded national marketing campaigns and directed creative assets across all marketing channels for major retailers like Things Remembered and Signet Jewelers.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024 - 6-2025
Design Manager, Graphic Design Solutions at Ricoh USA, Inc.
5-2021 - 3-2023
Creative Director at Tarpstop LLC
10-2019 - 3-2020
Creative Services Director at Things Remembered
7-2018 - 5-2019
Creative Director, Jared Jewelry at Signet Jewelers
12-2013 - 6-2018
Creative Director, Print at Signet Jewelers

Education

1989 - 1995
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA from The University of Akron

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Exp : 23 Location : Broadview Heights, Ohio, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Design Manager, Graphic Design Solutions at Ricoh USA, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Chris

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