Chris Reed of United Stationers

What is your role at your company?

Marketing Technology Specialist. I am responsible for all things technology related in the marketing department. This includes web maintenance, digital marketing, database management, etc. I basically work in union with both the IT and Marketing departments within United.

What's the first thing you do when you get to the office?

Get a cup of coffee and space-out for about 5 minutes. By that time my computer has booted up and it's time to seize the workday.

What do you feel are the most challenging aspects of your job?

Balancing responsibilities. In my role, I assist many other departments, and it's sometimes very hard to prioritize that many things that people need help with.

What do you like best about working with TribeAgency?

They are extremely responsive and can turn around a great product in a short amount of time. We have just finished working on a big initiative for our company, biggestbook.com. Throughout the project, they were quick to help with any issues we were having, and the site reflects the great talent they have within the company.

What do you feel are the benefits of working with TribeAgency over other Agencies?

As stated above, Tribe is a lot more responsive that other agencies. Many big firms do not take the time out to help. If I have a short turn around time on a project, I can count on Tribe to make sure the job gets done correctly and on time.

Who is someone you have looked to as a role model?

My Grandfather.

What is your most frustrating pet peeve?

People who talk on the cell phones in inopportune times.

If you could live in any era in the past, when would you live?

The twenties.

What is your favorite non-work activity?

Relaxing and watching a full schedule of NFL football.

If you could be in any other career, what would it be, and why?

I would like to get more into graphic design. Although my job allows me to work with the finished product, I have always wanted to get in the more creative aspect.

What famous or historically significant person would you most like to meet?

Darrell Abbott.

If you were ruler of the world for a day, what would you do?

Create another national holiday so everyone could get an additional day off work. Sometimes people get too enthralled in their jobs and don't take the time to relax.