Chris Kanzler

Cross-Functional Customer Success & Sales Leader

St Louis, Missouri, United States

About

Experience

  • Senior Manager, Mobile Draw Experience at GRAIL
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Lead national field operations supporting Enterprise, Clinical, Provider and Life channels, serving as a bridge between commercial strategy and frontline execution Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Product, Clinical, and Lab teams to translate evolving product, compliance, and operational requirements into actionable field strategy Coach and develop frontline field teams through live execution, reinforcing best practices in customer engagement, preparation, and performance Design and implement scalable playbooks, tools, and communication systems to standardize performance and reduce variability across geographies Support revenue-generating initiatives contributing millions of dollars in Enterprise revenue through compliant and consistent customer engagement Serve as a trusted field-facing leader, capturing frontline insights and translating them into improvements in training, messaging, and product adoption Act as a player/coach in the field, modeling customer interactions and reinforcing standards of excellence

  • Travel Director & Stage Manager, Corporate Events at Kanz, Ltd.
    Jan 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

    Manage production logistics for corporate events, coordinating stage crews, technical teams, performers and event staff to ensure flawless execution Serve as the technical communication hub between producers, technical staff and clients, facilitating seamless collaboration and rapid issue resolution Maintain rigorous organizational and time management practices to manage complex event schedules across multiple venues and cities Support national and international event travel logistics, ensuring efficiency

  • Fusion Academy (Full-time · 5 yrs 11 mos)
    • Head Of School & Campus Director
      Jun 2019 - Dec 2022 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Founding site leader responsible for sales performance, market development, and team leadership; exceeded enrollment sales quota by an average of 150% Led a multi-million-dollar business with responsibility for growth strategy, hiring, training, and performance management Built and coached high-performing, diverse teams through structured onboarding, continuous coaching, and feedback, resulting in 94% employee engagement and 94 NPS customer satisfaction Designed and executed consultative selling strategies rooted in needs-based conversations and long-term relationship building Developed partnerships with community and referral stakeholders to expand market presence and brand credibility Selected as a national mentor and coach for newly hired Heads of School

    • Director of Education
      Feb 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Led program operations and frontline team development for a 1:1 alternative education model focused on measurable outcomes Oversaw coaching, quality assurance, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement Administered standardized assessments and surveys to guide strategy and resource deployment Facilitated regional and national New Hire Training programs (4x annually), supporting onboarding and ramp of new field leaders Strengthened engagement through structured programming, workshops, and community initiatives

  • Senior Content Publisher at Voxy
    Feb 2016 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

    SaaS position turning daily news into interactive content for English learners worldwide Detail-oriented with focus on level- and geography-appropriate grammar, images and content Performed news-like audio recordings &transcription of daily stories, how-to articles and lectures Rapid advancement from editor to management position, created 700+ individual resources

  • Program Architect at Servicio Nacional de Turismo
    Dec 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Year-long contract, during which I single-handedly developed from scratch a pilot English program for Chilean government employees and executives Created courses with original content, taught in both Spanish and English Data-driven interview, assessment & placement of 70+ students according to background & goal profiles Highly independent and creative position requiring direct, daily coordination with National Director