“Working with David Christopher has been productive, collaborative and fully enjoyable! DC has helped transform and scale the Crunchyroll News experience - adding training, capabilities, partnerships and improved processes. He's an excellent communicator and writer but a very motivated and dependable team leader, as well. DC excels at relationships and project management - he jumps in to help wherever, finds alignment and helps the team meet collaborative goals. On top of this - this guy has personality! He's endlessly interesting and is always keeping things light and fun to keep us smiling.”
-Jennifer Corbett, Chief Marketing Office at Midwest Games
“I worked with David during his 4+ years at SDL. He was the Creative Services Manager in charge of one of our largest global accounts where he managed a team of writers in the US writing incredible amounts of on-persona, on-point, on-brand dialogue for a well known Voice Assistant. He was the VA's global persona guru and was equally brilliant at writing as he was at coaching his team, harnessing creativity and serving as go-to creative lead for all the other VA dialogue writers around the world.
David was impeccable in the way he managed clients and peers alike. He is knowledgeable, professional and has a witty sense of humour that makes working with him in the most demanding circumstances a much nicer journey, and if humour failed, there was always beat-boxing!. David has a sound knowledge of the English language and of North American culture, he understands the nuances of his home country and is a very valuable consultant on all things USA. I have no doubt David will succeed in any position he takes on.”
-Silvia Sanchez, Language Director at SDL
“I had the privilege of working with DC as a fellow Marketing Leader at Crunchyroll and I have so much respect for him. He is the type of leader that knows how to empower his team and supports them in extremely effective ways. He understands the industry and audience, tactfully pushes boundaries, and looks to build better process and camaraderie-which is so rare to see together. I always looked forward to seeing him in meetings; he is detailed, compassionate, and very creative! David’s knowledge of copywritting and the editorial space is unprecedented, shown through his impressive accomplishments.
What specifically is my favorite thing about working alongside DC? Besides just being an AWESOME person to work with (one of the best attitudes you'll find in the office)...he has a way of inspiring his team to be better in their roles and as people. And he does this through dedicated excellence to his craft and leading by example. He is a true asset to any team he is on and a gem to work with.”
-Rebecca Elizabeth, Director of Marketing at Crunchyroll
“There are few leaders who truly lead with integrity and compassion. David-Christopher is one of them. He and I joined the team at the same time, when the company was on the eve of change, mere months ahead of a billion dollar acquisition by Sony. Since that time, the company has gone through countless changes in regime, through countless of changes in leadership and structure. David-Christopher led the team through it all with a fearlessness and kindness that speaks volumes to the measure of his character. In fact, in spite of it all, he managed to lead the Editorial team at Crunchyroll to profound success, turning us into one of the highest-performing, most efficient, most strategic units within the company. That impact is evident by all the leaders at the company now overseeing a diverse array of business functions that he helped nurture throughout his tenure there. The numbers are one thing, but the true measure of a leader is the impact they have on those around them, the way they are remembered and the changes they leave behind. David-Christopher is one of those rare leaders who cares not only about the bottom line, but about the people who make it happen. He empowered all of us, not even just those on his immediate team, to lean into our strengths and do our best work by being our fiercest advocate, our pillar of support, and our safe space to feel heard and supported. I am so grateful for his leadership and friendship, and I genuinely cannot recommend David-Christopher more to any team looking for someone who will dive first into any challenge fearlessly with a couple of well-timed jokes along the way.”
-Kristine Don, Senior Manager, Audience Development Partnerships at Crunchyroll
“Working with David completely transformed my idea of what a good manager looks like. Managing our team wasn't just a job to him; he truly cared about the well-being of myself and my coworkers. David consistently went to bat for us, was always honest, and built the foundation of our team on transparency, trust, and kindness. I wholeheartedly believe that David's management of our team was responsible for our lack of conflict and overall collaborative dynamic. David is also a brilliant writer, and his talent and deep understanding of the English language always stood out whenever he got the chance to showcase his work. Seeing the ease with which he was able to craft thoughtful, humorous, precise, and often poignant responses only reinforced my belief that David isn't just a writer by trade—he's a writer inside and out, and his skill is clearly an amalgam of natural talent and hard work. If given the chance, I would be thrilled to work with David again in the future!”
-Maya Tobi, Creative Writer for Samsung Bixby
"David is very personable and a genuine pleasure to work with. He is not only imaginative and creative in his work, he also pays great attention to detail and is adept at managing multiple aspects of a project with many moving pieces, people and deadlines. He successfully managed a team of writers and ensured that their work was of high quality by providing thorough training, constant review, feedback, and communication with team members. Moreover, his creativity, adaptability, good nature and sense of humor facilitated an excellent relationship with the client. You would be lucky to have him on or leading your team."
-Mary Range, Localization Project Manager at SDL
"David’s work ethic and focus are truly admirable. His writing is engaging and, when required, highly targeted toward achieving the outlined marketing goals. He takes direction well and is considerate of meeting the needs of both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, he brings a lovely energy and warmth into the work environment each and every day."
-Hayes Bergman, Digital Marketing Manager at miVIP
"David has a deep understanding of people, and this is reflected in the respect and care with which he handles conflicts and decisions. He helped bring new life to a decades-old program, and I did not hesitate for a second to entrust him with the more rigorous programs at Camp. David is an outstanding leader and teacher who pushes all around him with his curiosity and great wisdom. I have no doubt that he will be a seed of inspiration and growth to whatever community is lucky enough to attract him, as he was the robustly beating heart of our Camp community."
-Benjamin Fisher, World Language Educator at Federal Way Public Schools
"First impressions are often spot-on. My first impression of David was of a friendly, hard-working professional who was really going places. After working with him on the Bixby project for over a year, I can confidently say that he's everything that first impression suggested and more. David has a fantastic work ethic. This is the guy who gets it done. When sudden changes to the project presented logistical and creative challenges, David's careful focus helped him sort through it and guide his team with confidence. Short deadlines? No problem. New guidelines? He handled it. Watching him juggle so many moving parts inspired me to be a better team member. And just as my first impression suggested, I've no doubt David is going places. I can't wait to see what he does next! Obviously, David has my highest recommendation - I would work with him again in a heartbeat."
-Shannon Lee, Owner/Writer at Marvel Hill Freelance