Chris Hayslett

Chris Hayslett is an accomplished Merchandising Professional with over 12 years of experience in D2C Ecommerce. He excels in Production, Brand Management, Operations, and Live Event Sales Planning & Logistics. Known for his ability to perform well under pressure, he is a proactive problem solver with a knack for finding timely solutions. Chris is a data-driven analytical decision maker who has a proven track record of success in team and brand management.

Throughout his career, Chris has overseen cross-functional teams, leading to early or on-time deliveries and significant YoY Net Profit growth. His adept relationship-building skills with wholesale buyers have resulted in substantial Net Profit gains. Chris has also successfully built production and sales departments from the ground up. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, with a focus on Art, Entertainment, Music Merchandising, Music Business, and Artist Management from Columbia College Chicago.

His professional journey includes roles such as Client Services Director at Fan of a Fan LLC, General Manager of Special Accounts at Killer Merch, Head of Sales and Production at Killer Merch, Account Manager/Artist Relations at BandMerch, Tour Coordinator at Kings Road Merch, Customer Service Specialist at Epitaph Records, Tour Manager/Merchandiser at Make Do And Mend, Tour Merchandiser at Lemuria, Tour Manager/Merchandiser at Into It. Over It., Bridge Nine Warped Tour Tent Manager at Bridge Nine Records, Inc., Digital Marketing Intern at Platform 1 Entertainment, Warehouse Manager at Bridge Nine Records, and various roles at Bridge Nine Records, Inc. and Victory Records in advertising, sales, radio, press relations, marketing, and sales.