Chris Smith

CEO & Founder at PRAXIS Technology Escrow, LLC
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United States, US
Languages
  • Chinese Elementary proficiency

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Grayson Burnhart

Elizabeth Beard

Chris is a very talented sales manager, trainer, and mentor and has a wealth of information in a variety of areas. He has an ability to skillfully coach and train both new and seasoned sales representatives and sales managers. He is dedicated to providing real customer service before, during and after a sale, and will do not only what is necessary for any sales situation, but what is ethically correct. He was a great manager to work under, and if I were ever in a position where I was buying something from him, I would trust that he would be looking after my best interest.

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Credentials

  • Becoming Head of Sales: Developing Your Playbook
    LinkedIn
    Apr, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
    State Bar Associations - GA, TX & CA
    Jan, 2006
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CEO & Founder
      • Apr 2016 - Present

      PRAXIS leveraged more than 20 years of industry experience to reinvent software escrow services because today, all businesses rely upon technology (on premise, cloud, mobile & more) for business critical functions which must continue even if the vendor fails. This is what inspired the PRAXIS team to envision the new technology escrow experience that removes the risks associated with relying upon technology regardless of the platform. The entire PRAXIS experience is designed to address needs from end to end, with customizable agreements, dedicated customer service, and best in class protections. Our goal is to allow businesses to effectively rely upon technology while knowing that their future is secure. Technology escrow services should both give you confidence and fit seamlessly into your business process. Show less

  • PHOTO-SMITH
    • Roswell, GA
    • Commercial Photographer
      • Jan 1996 - Present

      Provide powerful photography for commercial and editorial clients including AT&T, NIKE, Shaw, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Homes & lifestyles Magazine, Roswell Magazine, Alpha-Milton Magazine & many more. Provide powerful photography for commercial and editorial clients including AT&T, NIKE, Shaw, Atlanta Magazine, Atlanta Homes & lifestyles Magazine, Roswell Magazine, Alpha-Milton Magazine & many more.

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investor & Advisor
      • Jun 2014 - Jul 2019

    • Computer Networking
    • Vice President of Sales
      • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

    • President & Co-Founder
      • Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President of Sales
      • Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

      Led significant expansion of the North American Sales operations post acquisition. Guided the integration of disparate brands across North America including services, pricing, branding and culture while continuing double digit topline growth. Led significant expansion of the North American Sales operations post acquisition. Guided the integration of disparate brands across North America including services, pricing, branding and culture while continuing double digit topline growth.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President & Co-Founder
      • Jun 2002 - Apr 2011

      Co-founder of leading software and technology escrow services company. Grew organically to become the world's third largest provider before being acquired by the NCC Group in March 2011. Co-founder of leading software and technology escrow services company. Grew organically to become the world's third largest provider before being acquired by the NCC Group in March 2011.

    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Sales Manager
      • Jan 2001 - Jun 2002

      Responsible for the integration of two sales teams (post acquisition), redesign and implementation of new sales compensation plans, redesign of services packages to incorporate best practices and management of a remote sales force. Responsible for the integration of two sales teams (post acquisition), redesign and implementation of new sales compensation plans, redesign of services packages to incorporate best practices and management of a remote sales force.

    • Director of Sales
      • Oct 1998 - Jan 2001

      Responsible for design and implementation of sales process, sales compensation plan, hiring, training, performance management & retention for a team of 8-10 sales professionals. Responsible for design and implementation of sales process, sales compensation plan, hiring, training, performance management & retention for a team of 8-10 sales professionals.

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Representative
      • Jun 1996 - Sep 1998

      Design, sale and implementation of LAN & WAN solutions for the legal and healthcare markets. Design, sale and implementation of LAN & WAN solutions for the legal and healthcare markets.

  • Perez Smith Photography
    • Greater Atlanta Area
    • Founder
      • May 1990 - Sep 1996

      Commercial photography firm specializing in advertising, PR, editorial, annual report and catalog photography in studio and on location. Sample clients included: - Nike - BellSouth - Turner Broadcast Systems - Disney - Atlanta Hawks Commercial photography firm specializing in advertising, PR, editorial, annual report and catalog photography in studio and on location. Sample clients included: - Nike - BellSouth - Turner Broadcast Systems - Disney - Atlanta Hawks

    • Co-Founder
      • Jun 1991 - May 1993

      Independent manufacturer's representation firm specializing in the gift industry. Territory included Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri for several leading lines including Ty, Napco and several other lines. Developed a direct sales and marketing strategy for several emerging lines. Independent manufacturer's representation firm specializing in the gift industry. Territory included Oklahoma, Arkansas and Missouri for several leading lines including Ty, Napco and several other lines. Developed a direct sales and marketing strategy for several emerging lines.

Education

  • Oklahoma State University
    BS, Secondary Education
    1986 - 1990
  • University of Pittsburgh
    Semester at Sea - Fall 1988
    1988 - 1988
  • The Portfolio Center
    Commercial Photography, Commercial Photography
    1993 - 1993
  • Semester at Sea
    2013 - 2013
  • Sapulpa High School
    1982 - 1986

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