Chris Smith
@chrissmith3
Lead Solutions Consultant delivering client-focused sales growth through engagement, training, and performance insights.
What I'm looking for
I’m a results-driven sales and engagement leader with 20 years of experience improving top-line growth through client-focused strategies, stronger customer loyalty, and better associate performance. I bring a consistent ability to analyze performance data, cultivate partner relationships, and execute cross-functional initiatives that translate into measurable business results.
At Apple, I’ve led solutions consulting work that combines in-person and virtual client engagement with tailored communications across calls, conferences, and direct partner interactions. I developed and executed engagement strategies that contributed to over $70M in annual sales and exceeded acquisition goals, while also analyzing partner and market performance to identify opportunities for improvement.
I’ve also managed complex, multi-project environments—monitoring in-store merchandising and training standards, ensuring compliance, and helping clients use the right tools and processes to optimize performance and mitigate risk. As a Subject Matter Expert for the AppleCare At Home Advisor Experience, I spearheaded initiatives that drove team performance, delivering the highest metrics across multiple key areas and outperforming other internal AppleCare teams.
Beyond sales execution, I’m deeply committed to people development and change enablement. I’ve cultivated partner relationships by designing targeted training sessions grounded in Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and I’ve helped teams communicate the Apple brand through compelling storytelling techniques. Alongside my corporate leadership, I’m the Founder and Executive Director of a nonprofit supporting emerging artists—leading community-focused arts programs while continuing to mentor and coach others.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder and Executive Director
1000 Words Inc.
May 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led a nonprofit organization supporting emerging artists through arts programs and events, with a focus on community engagement.
Collaborates with partners to deliver customer experiences and drive sales growth through tailored client engagement and analysis of partner and market performance. Manages multiple projects, ensures compliance with merchandising and training standards, and serves as an SME for AppleCare At Home Advisor Experience to improve team and customer outcomes.
Drove brand advocacy and created sales strategies to accelerate growth in partner stores while expanding the US Channel Training team through a Guest Trainer Program. Mentored new Solutions Consultants and supported internal team development as a Regional Team Lead.
Created positive customer experiences by serving as a human connection to Apple and participated in the AppleCare AHA Manager Mentorship Program to develop coaching skills. Earned an AppleCare Excellence Award in 2013 for performance across key metrics.
Store Manager
Wireless Revolution
Apr 2011 - Aug 2012 (1 year 4 months)
Managed multiple Sprint Service Centers for a rapidly expanding indirect wireless retailer and participated in a mentorship program led by the VP of Sales.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Cincinnati
Master’s Degree in Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Earned a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Cincinnati in 2007.
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, Secondary Education
Activities and societies: Jimmy Nippert Memorial Award winner (male senior student-athletes); Jean Stephens Memorial Award winner (high integrity and ethical standards).
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from the University of Cincinnati in 2005, graduating with honors.
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