About

Welcome to printedproof.com, my place to share and connect with the world.  This site is a personal brand and a place to share great things, people, technology, trends, and continue my ever-evolving journey to find what works.

I am a guru of graphic and social communications. I work in marketing full time for a subsidiary of the Boston Globe and delve in the small sector with design and development on a freelance basis.  I am a big fan of social media and interacting online. Please take a moment to connect with me: follow on twitter, fan on facebook, subscribe via RSS.

The Designer & Developer

I have been designing products for both paper and pixels since 1998. I have a degree in Graphic Communications as well as countless projects under my belt. I have been employed in the print industry my entire professional career. I have a strong love for print design and currently use it to co-mingle with cross-channel marketing campaigns. Many of my independent design projects are currently for web since it has been the growing demand as small businesses migrate to the web. I have grown my design and programming skills in dynamic applications such as WordPress and Joomla. Dynamic run websites are the best way to integrate social networking and ease of use for any business or online skill level. I am currently available for new projects.

The Blogger

I publish PrintedProof.com as a place to blog about great people, products, services, and more. If I find something that works, I like to include in on my blog to share with my readers. I try and keep blog posts relevant to the following categories: design, print, web, social media, marketing, photography, technology. Every once in a while I will be inspired to write about life. If you are interested in promoting a new product, service or have anything you think would be of interest to my viewers, please feel free to contact me. I am always looking for new content to share with the world.

The Photographer

Photography and digital imaging are a passion of mine. I have carried a camera with me ever since I could remember. My Nikon D60 is by far, my most valued toy. I follow the latest in digital photography and shoot professionally on the side. My favorite projects are portraits and shots that include personality.  I am working on building a portfolio of senior pictures, engagements, and children. If you are interested in my photography or would like to hire me for a local event, please check out my photography page.

The Marketer

I currently work full-time for a leading direct marketing company in Massachusetts.  I provide programming and design to produce targeted marketing. I also provide sales support and marry companies to the right products and niche marketing opportunities. If you have any interest in using direct mail for your business, please contact me… I’d love to help.

 About Me

I am a professional in the graphic arts industry with hands-on experience in graphic design, pre-press, print and web development. I have held positions in nearly every aspect of design communications.

A visionary with the heart of an entrepreneur is something I have always been. When I am not marketing the services of others, I am developing new projects with purpose and profits in mind. I have built several online businesses, and the idea tank is stocked full with more.

Thanks again for checking out my site, I love feedback so please comment or contact me. I am very active in social media so please use the icons below to connect with me!

- Christian Collard

For a more detailed look at my professional status check out my resume.

Finding What Works

Success online has become more than just what you do or what you have done. Social media has introduced a new factor that plays a large role in the success of a person, brand, or business online; and that’s who you are. Personality has come to the forefront of a successful online venture. No matter your goal in this online world, who you are weights just as heavily as any portfolio or sales pitch.

This site, which started as a resource for printing, has grown into a  place for me to share my online journey with the world. I’m on a mission to use my skills and to find what works and repeat it – with my followers and within my own projects.

 Questions, comments or feedback? Contact Me