Chris Canaan
San Diego
Summary
Results‑driven sales and cybersecurity leader with a strong track record of exceeding targets, building engaged teams, and maintaining operational excellence. Known for a work ethic grounded in gratitude, accountability, and consistent high performance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Services - Regional Manager
LevelBlue
05.2023 - Current
- Lead and manage an international team of eight consultants across the US and UK, driving successful delivery across the professional services portfolio.
- Provide executive oversight for delivery engagements across multiple disciplines, including GRC (PCI), Network Architecture, and Resilience Readiness, ensuring high-quality execution, healthy margins and customer satisfaction
- Provide pre‑sales support by scoping project requirements, developing pricing estimates, and coordinating resource allocation to ensure successful delivery planning.
- Manage HR responsibilities for a team, including performance reviews, hiring and talent development, employee relations, compensation planning, and engagement/retention initiatives.
- Collaborate frequently with executive leadership, including CISOs, to identify growth opportunities for products and services, driving increased revenue and expanding billable work for the broader professional services organization
Fiber Sales Manager
AT&T
09.2019 - 04.2023
- Lead and supervise a team of 11 Sales Executives focused on generating new and existing business by delivering AT&T solutions that align with diverse customer needs and sales objectives.
- Partner with direct reports in the field to drive sales across the full AT&T portfolio, including enterprise internet, UCaaS, SASE, CASB, managed firewalls, endpoint protection, cybersecurity consulting, SIEM/SOC‑as‑a‑Service, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing.
- Engage directly in top strategic opportunities to guide deal strategy, accelerate sales cycles, and increase close rates.
- Develop targeted sales strategies to penetrate key industry verticals, enhance client value, and grow revenue.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly revenue forecasting, ensure retention of existing business, and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Foster an inclusive, high‑performance culture by championing Diversity and Inclusion and creating an environment where sellers of all backgrounds can thrive.
Client Solutions Executive
AT&T
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Drive on‑site customer engagement to generate new business and expand existing accounts by delivering solutions aligned to a wide range of customer needs.
- Develop new accounts while maintaining and growing existing relationships through consistent value delivery and long‑term client management.
- Demonstrate comprehensive expertise across the full product and services portfolio, including enterprise internet, dedicated/switched Ethernet, UCaaS, SD‑WAN, Managed SOC, SASE, and Security Consulting.
- Partner with clients and channel partners to understand business needs, challenges, and strategic priorities, enabling the delivery of tailored, value‑added business solutions.
Education
Computer And Information Systems Security
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Sales management
- Sales expertise
- Operations
- Staff management
- Staff training and development
- Product knowledge
- Customer service
Timeline
Professional Services - Regional Manager
LevelBlue
05.2023 - Current
Fiber Sales Manager
AT&T
09.2019 - 04.2023
Client Solutions Executive
AT&T
08.2014 - 08.2019
Computer And Information Systems Security
Western Governors University