
Chris Brown
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From Princeton to PE & Music Festivals | Career Strategy for Success
Studied at Princeton University
Works at North Castle Partners
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Chris’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
100+ people coached for Career Coaching
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in strategic consulting and business development, I bring a wealth of knowledge to career coaching. As the Founder & Managing Partner of Backline Partners and Head of Marketing and Business Development at North Castle Partners, I've honed my skills in guiding professionals to excel in retail, consumer, and entertainment sectors. My journey from Princeton University to co-founding a large-scale music festival has equipped me with unique insights into diverse industries. Having coached over 100 individuals, I'm passionate about helping you navigate your career path and achieve your professional goals. Let's connect and craft a strategy for your success!
Chris can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Outreach
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Freelancing
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Work Experience

Head of Marketing and Business Development
North Castle Partners
June 2019 - Present
Focused on new business development, portfolio company support and specific projects, and a variety of experiential and live event related ideas and initiatives.

Founder & Managing Partner
Backline Partners
November 2015 - Present
Strategic consulting for retail & consumer, live music & entertainment, and health & wellness focused businesses.

Co-Founder
KAABOO
February 2014 - November 2015
Large scale music festival based in Del Mar, CA.

Partner
The Gart Companies
February 2006 - February 2014
Family office / family-backed private equity investment firm investing in multi-unit retail and consumer products & services businesses.

VP, Institutional Sales
Petrie Partners
March 2002 - February 2006

Associate, PWM
Morgan Stanley
1998 - 2001
Education

Princeton University
B.A., Sociology
1993 - 1997
Activities and societies: Princeton Men's Lacrosse (Div. 1 NCAA National Champions 1994, 1996, 1997), Tiger Inn

Kent Denver School
N/A, N/A
1989 - 1993
Private high school located just outside Denver, CO.
8 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Chris has helped Leland clients get into Hausmann Construction