Using my story and life experiences to help others grow their grit. Motivational speaking for schools, small businesses, large corporations and corporate events. Founder and writer for a weekly newsletter called "Growing Grit".

Motivational Speaker & Writer

Ramsey Solutions

• Led platform strategy for Ramsey Trusted consumer verticals, optimizing lead scoring for high-performing provider matches.
• Collaborated with senior tech leaders to modernize platform architecture, enhancing efficiency and scalability.
• Spearheaded migration from microservices to a domain-driven architecture, improving overall engineer experience.

Platform Product Manager

• Developed customer journeys connecting Dave Ramsey's content with service providers, scaling Ramsey Trusted to largest business unit.
• Led product discovery and iterative experimentation, achieving first $1M revenue month and 8-figure annual revenue.
• Doubled active business verticals by launching new matchmaking solutions based on high-value consumer needs.

Product Manager

• Shaped UX for core consumer products like Financial Peace University Online and Financial Coach Master Training.
• Transitioned into product leadership, owning cross-functional delivery of online learning and coaching tools.
• Co-led creation of Ramsey’s early design systems, improving developer efficiency by 30% and foundational work towards standardizing UX across flagship experiences.

Frontend Developer

Savi Technology

Brought on in a contract role to assist in releasing an entirely new version of their Savi Tracking web-based application. Collaborated with product owners and the development team in an Agile environment. Converted Flash-based user interface screens to modern front-end technologies, using Java, Spring MVC, JPA, HTML5, CSS and AngularJS.

Web Developer

Tempur Sealy International

Managed day-to-day front-end web development needs for Tempur-Pedic’s online presence, tempurpedic.com. Worked with copywriters and designers to implement online content for interactive product landing pages, ongoing and seasonal promotions, and online web forms. Collaborated with a large and diverse team to  design, develop and release an all new and innovated web presence in November 2013.

Web Development Consultant

Helping dads 10x their grit so they can grow it in their kids | Dad of 4 with dwarfism | Motivational Speaker | Software Engineer Turned Product Manager | Overcoming odds | Inspiring the world.

👋 Hi, my name is Kris. 

I am 4’5’’ tall, and was born with dwarfism.

Doctors told my parents I would never make it.

After I survived, doctors then told my mom to place me into an institution because I’d never walk, talk, or live a “normal” life.

As you are figuring out, it didn’t turn out that way.

“Challenge accepted” has been my mantra.

So has a faith in God and His ability to help me through anything.

That has led me to …

→ Recovering from 20+ surgeries all under the age of 20
→ Graduating high school in 2001
→ Going to college
→ Teaching myself how to design, code and media production
→ Starting multiple small businesses
→ Building a career in tech as a developer and now a product manager
→ Getting married
→ Having 4 kids, 2 with dwarfism

Maybe the doctors were right about one thing, after all.

My life is far from “normal”.

And I am 💯 percent here for it.

You might say I have quite the story.

So do you.

That’s why earlier this year I decided to start sharing my story via #linkedin, one-on-one conversations, and public speaking.

Not for my own gain, but to inspire you to face and share your own stories.

Because that’s the first step to building self-confidence and the life you want.

If you like what you’re reading, be sure to follow and even drop me a DM.

Hope this encourages you to push through whatever you are facing right now.

Kris Hammons

Chris Alexis Copywriting

My specialties include SEO, blog writing, email campaigns, landing page copy, social media, press releases, journalism, and  media outreach.

Owner & Freelance Writer

LANDE

I have been promoted to leading public relations services at LANDE. I am responsible for developing earned media opportunities for our clients. My role includes crafting compelling press releases, managing media relations, and more — all aimed at enhancing our clients' visibility and reputation in their respective industries.

Public Relations & Value Creation

My work includes project management for web development and videos, interacting with clients, copywriting, and managing social media channels.

We are dedicated individuals, with a focus on web design, web development, social media management and digital marketing. Our team is constantly immersing themselves in the latest technologies, culture trends, and marketing practices to bring your company a superior experience.

Project Manager

American Marketing Association Columbus Chapter

President

Working alongside the president of the board to run meetings, develop strategies, and prepare to take over as president next year.

President-Elect

Co-creator of content and marketing strategy for the AMA board.

AMA Columbus totals approximately 220 members, including practitioners, academics, and students, who share an interest in networking, learning and serving the community. With an audience of approximately 5,700 members and non-members, marketing messages and thought leadership regularly permeate the central Ohio marketing community. The average Columbus AMA member has been a member for 5 years.

VP of Communications, Co-Chair

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.

Honda believes in "The Power of Dreams." But believing isn’t enough. As Soichiro Honda said: “Action without philosophy is a lethal weapon; philosophy without action is worthless.” See how we are bringing this idea to life.

Accomplishments: 

Co-led the public launch of a new $124M wind tunnel.
•  Coordinated PR/media, government relations, and internal communications teams. 
•  Helped define goals for the public launch, along with local/national media strategy. 
•  Drafted press release, Q&A document, and speaker talking points. 
•  This launch resulted in strong positive reaction from media with a lot of coverage. Set Honda as a thought leader in the wind tunnel arena. 

Developed content and for internal and external audiences.
• Internal videos played onsite and on the company intranet to educate associates about a variety of projects, including vehicle models, benefits of company reorganization, and more. 
• Wrote a variety of articles to help associates learn more about latest models and fellow associates. 
• Co-wrote, produced and directed live New Year’s virtual message from leadership. 
• External content was mostly focused on the wind tunnel launch. (Press release, Q&A document, speaker talking points)  

Managed a cross-functional team of communications professionals.
• Assisted my direct reports with a variety of endeavors, including developing writing skills and work-life balance.

Ohio Development Communications Lead

The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

At Fisher College of Business, we believe business leadership requires a distinct and nuanced set of skills for a business world that’s changing at a pace never before seen. My role included project management, writing and publishing stories, copy editing, managing social media accounts, and more.

Accomplishments: 

Created marketing strategies and content for the college's Fisher Leadership Initiative (FLI). 
•  Used research to develop strategies that led to successful outcomes.
•  This includes high levels of enrollment for the program's Dean's Leadership Academy.

Managed social media accounts and creation of new website aimed at promoting Fisher’s commitment to leadership development.
• Engaged with highly followed leadership experts and invited them to write for the website. They then posted those articles on their own channels, which resulted in a steady increase of unique website views and Twitter followers. 

Served as the lead for the Fisher College of Business’ internal Pelotonia campaign. 
 • My efforts contributed to an approximate 45% increase over the previous year’s total.   
 • Created and distributed printed materials in staff communal areas across Fisher’s campus to raise awareness about fundraising opportunities. 
•  Wrote internal stories that were digitally shared with faculty and staff. 

Assisted in the creation of fundraising collateral used for the FLI.
 • Created copy for “one-sheeters” that development officers would leave behind for potential donors. 

Created editorial stories for college’s online newsroom.
• Some are available to read on my portfolio: ChrisAlexis.com

Marketing Representative

Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow

Since beginning in 2000, ECOT has provided a tuition-free, fully accredited online public school education to students throughout Ohio.

Accomplishments: 

Launched, and served as the writer and editor for “ECOT Magazine,” a quarterly publication aimed at increasing brand awareness and student retention. 
 • Solved the issue of no engaging existing physical communication method for families and employees. 

Founded ECOT’s internship program to groom future professionals in the fields of communications, journalism, public relations, and marketing.
• This solved issue of team being understaffed.

Developed “ECOTNews.com,” a centralized, web-based repository designed to deliver content from a singular publishing point.  
• The idea for this was born out my having constant strong written output and ideas. 

Managed ECOT’s “Parent Portal.” This web-based tool gives legal guardians access to student grades, class schedules, last classroom visit dates, school announcements, and assignment completion status.

Communications Specialist/Content Design Specialist

WBNS-TV

For decades, 10TV News has been central Ohio's number one choice for news and information honoring the hallmarks of quality, balanced journalism with a focus on localism and community service.

Accomplishments:

Developed numerous story ideas for news department consideration.

Produced local cut-ins during CNN's Headline News

Wrote stories for newscasts and website

Created numerous web stories for 10TV.com.

Organized sound bites for broadcast news packages.

Associate Producer

ThisWeek Community News

ThisWeek News is part of a regional media organization with a rich heritage and tradition of serving communities across the area, including affiliates The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus Alive, Columbus Parent and many other niche products.

Accomplishments:

Covered newsworthy issues in the Central Ohio and surrounding areas.  

Developed positive and trustworthy relationships with key community sources, including administrators, police chiefs, and council members. 

Awarded Third Place, Best Local Feature by Suburban Newspapers of America, 2008. 

Shared First Place, awarded by Ohio Newspaper Association, for a package of local feature stories, 2008. 

As a result of building positive relationships with various government sources, an article was used as research for a village project during a Gahanna council meeting.

Reporter

The Publishing Group Ltd.

Locally-owned magazine publishing company with products distributed throughout Ohio. Flagship publication: CityScene Magazine, Columbus Arts, Entertainment & Style. CityScene has the largest circulation and readership of any regional magazine reaching Central Ohio's affluent market.

Accomplishments: 

Wrote many web stories, as well as some print articles, for magazines such as CityScene, Westerville Magazine and Upper Arlington Magazine.

Intern

The Lantern Media Group

The Lantern is the Ohio State University's student newspaper 

Accomplishments: 

Created numerous news stories.

Assisted in defining the the paper's crime beat.

Developed relationships with various members of the university community.

As an experienced copywriter and digital marketer, I know what converts. Crafting SEO-rich blogs and landing pages, along with email and social campaigns, I deliver results. 

I have written for PEOPLE, Us Weekly, Wenning Strength, Columbus Underground, 614 Media Group, MGIV Telecom and Technology, Rabid Customs, Gomillion Furniture, Pluto (a cryptocurrency firm), SoFi, Infinium, Sorrell & Company Realtors, Foodgod, and more.

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