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

Canon Business Process Services

Canon is a BPO leader in automation and workforce management with decades of experience.

I lead project teams as well as work as an individual to create, curate, and facilitate learning content and high-performance learning journeys that impact every level of this organization.

The content I create in the form of e-learning, workshops, online facilitated courses, live classroom training, microlearning, and all types of team building activities and learning guides helps make CBPS a great place to work and exceed the expectations of clients from pharma to legal and from finance to manufacturing.

I provide dynamic learning for sales, safety, compliance, leadership development and all the soft skills that makes our people the best at what they do.

Senior Instructional Designer and e-Learning Specialist

I led Training and Development efforts across the Southeast for 500+ employees at multiple client sites. Client sites span various industries including; Healthcare, Law Firms, Financial, and Insurance.

Senior HR Trainer

I led the development of CBPS training programs focused on sales, operations and site leadership. In addition, I led the development of the Operations Leadership Development Program focused on developing agile leaders to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. These programs were critical in helping sales, operations and site leadership to understand the business, drive revenue and spot future opportunity.

Training Programs Developer

I trained and coached other trainers in the facilitation of learning experiences at a national level. I designed and facilitated training in soft skills, management skills, and customer service.

Senior Trainer

Performed HR and Training and Development functions for an entire region of employees from entry level to upper management. 

I coached managers in performance management, facilitated learning experiences, conducted employee relations investigations, and managed the onboarding process for all new hires in the region.

HR Generalist and Regional Trainer

Led a facilities management team responsible for providing the non-core, business critical functions for a law firm.

I managed multiple workflows, processes and procedures, and a team of other service professionals in a fast-paced envrionment with the goal of 100% client satisfaction.

Site Manager

Need creativity, leadership, and excellence in the design of courses and high-performance learning journeys as well as personal and professional development coaching? 

I'm your guy. 

Want someone to lead teams and projects that motivate and equip others to be awesome at what they do and to identify and achieve compelling goals for their personal and professional lives?

You found him.

Drawn to someone who has a passion for lifelong learning, continuous improvement, and helping others thrive in life and work?

That's me.

Want someone who loves what they do because it elevates the joy and impact of individuals, families, organizations, and communities?

That's the kind of love I bring to my work every day.

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