UMMHUMM INC.
MELROSE, FLORIDA

In 2001, Erin was Creative Director for an online memorial services company, a pioneer in this industry. She was then hired by McKesson/Tenet Healthcare Corporation to manage a 3M project for the next year, gaining insight into database implementation within the healthcare industry. Erin continued in healthcare, moving to television broadcasting with Healthy Solutions, receiving recognition with a TELLY Award for graphic arts. Production manager, online and broadcast graphic designer and clinical trial marketing campaign manager are a few of Erin’s experiences gained while working within this industry. Opening the doors to ummhumm | creative studio in 2007 was based on Erin’s desire to focus her attention on creating “aha” moments for her clients. “One of the things that makes me happiest is to help people. When I can feel the excitement in a client’s voice because they understand how something works on the computer (I teach computer lessons), or see how our work gave them a leading edge against their competitors, I feel so happy. I came up with the concept of ummhumm just after I left the corporate world because so many people were asking if I could do “this” or “that”. My reply was always “yes” or “ummhumm” to everything that anyone had asked, so I thought why not do what I love for myself, and work with the people that I can count on?” Chris attended Kent State University and The Ohio School of Broadcast Technique where he received a degree in communications in 1987. He moved to New York City shortly thereafter, upon his hiring by Burson-Marstellar, one of the top-ranked public relations firms in the world. He gained valuable graphic design experience working for Top Fortune 500 clients throughout his tenure. Chris moved into educational book publishing in 1992 when MacMillan-McGraw Hill was seeking a director for their Autography Department. Five years later, he sought employment with the world’s largest children’s book publisher, Scholastic, Inc. Hired to manage the Book Fair/Book Club division, Chris directed a team of talented artists as they grew revenue to 25% of the company’s yearly $1.4B portfolio. Joining the ummhumm | creative studio team as Vice President and Creative Director in 2008, Chris has helped grow the company client portfolio in both the print and digital channels. He has worked on campaigns that have ranged from healthcare to hospitality to automotive to telecommunications. ummhumm | creative studio ummhumm | creative studio produces affordable, custom websites, The simple act of nodding your head “yes” is the basis of which ummhumm is founded. Innovation requires making leaps of faith and creative solutions come to those who embrace possibilities. to provide you innovative options for your toughest hurdles ummhumm | creative studio is a digital, print and video marketing studio