Chris Maxwell

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Finance Director at Bicycle Accounting, Inc.

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

Chris is a seasoned nonprofit finance and operations leader, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Bicycle Accounting. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in financial management and guiding mission-driven organizations through periods of growth and transition. People who have worked with her describe her as creative, driven, and an effective communicator.

Originally from the East Coast where she attended Boston University, Chris now lives in Richmond, CA, with her family. During her graduate studies at the University of Washington, where she earned both an MBA and an MPA, she was president of the Net Impact club and a student ambassador.

Interesting fact: While completing her MBA at the UW Foster School of Business, Chris was a member of the MBA band.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Non-Confrontational

They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Nonprofit Finance
Her entire career is dedicated to this sector, with leadership roles at Bicycle Accounting, GOOD Institute, and the California Housing Partnership.
Change Management
Specializes in guiding organizations through transitions and growth, focusing on improving systems and processes for mission-driven environments.
Affordable Housing
She spent several years as the Director of Finance & Operations for the California Housing Partnership, indicating a strong interest in this area.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Finance Director at Bicycle Accounting, Inc.
5-2022 - 5-2023
Director of Finance at GOOD Institute
10-2014 - 4-2022
Director of Finance & Operations at California Housing Partnership
2-2013 - 10-2014
Grants and Communications Manager at California Housing Partnership
3-2011 - 10-2012
Marketing Manager at OneEnergy Renewables Inc.

Education

2009 - 2011
MBA from UW Foster School of Business
2008 - 2011
MPA from Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington
2000 - 2004
Bachelor of Science - BS from Boston University

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Exp : 17 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Finance Director at Bicycle Accounting, Inc.

Interested in

Entertainment

Band

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Chris

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