Christine Chen Orrell
About Christine Chen Orrell
Christine Chen Orrell serves as a Senior Research Manager at Conde Nast, where she has worked since 2009, providing research support for 22 brands. She has a background in journalism and marketing, holding a B.S. from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from Fordham University.
Work at Condé Nast
Christine Chen Orrell has worked at Condé Nast since 2009, currently holding the position of Senior Research Manager. In this role, she provides strategic insights and research support for 22 brands under the Condé Nast umbrella, contributing to both digital and print media initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing compelling narratives for sales and marketing teams aimed at driving advertising revenue across various platforms. Additionally, she acts as the primary liaison for syndicated digital projects, ensuring effective communication and project execution.
Previous Experience in Research Management
Before joining Condé Nast, Christine Chen Orrell held multiple positions at National CineMedia (NCM). She served as Research Manager for Regional Ad Sales from 2005 to 2006 and then as Senior Research Manager for National Ad Sales from 2006 to 2007. Her experience at NCM provided her with a solid foundation in research management within the advertising sector. Prior to her time at NCM, she worked at McGraw-Hill as an Online Accounts Manager and at Frost & Sullivan as Events and Sponsorship Manager.
Educational Background
Christine Chen Orrell earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 1992 to 1997. She later pursued further education at Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Marketing and Media from 2003 to 2005. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in research and marketing.
Career Progression
Christine Chen Orrell's career began in the late 1990s, with roles such as Sales and Marketing Administrator at Coastcom and Marketing Coordinator/Executive Assistant at Ziff-Davis Publishing. She transitioned into research and management roles, including her position at McGraw-Hill and her subsequent positions at National CineMedia. Her career has been characterized by a steady progression through various roles in research, marketing, and management, culminating in her current position at Condé Nast.