Chris Hodnett

About Chris Hodnett

My purpose is to unleash difference makers. I’m focused on getting the most out of those around me through positivity, candor, transparency, and crystal clear vision. I like to surround myself with people who demonstrate grit, accountability, grind, patience, hustle, and excellence.I enjoy building more than I enjoy ‘built,’ and I tend to prioritize relationships in order to achieve results. My football background helps me lean into strategy while those around me bring along the best tactics. My teams consistently find ways to do more with less, which I attribute to strong beliefs in agility, including strong vision and prioritization.My leadership style has been most-influenced by Bill Parcells, Andy Stanley, John Maxwell, Jim Collins, and Deion Sanders.I’m relentlessly focused on supporting Chick-fil-A Operators- Enneagram 8w9.DISC: High i. StrengthsFinder: Input. Futuristic. Restorative. Positivity. Achiever. StandOut: Creator. Stimulator. Working Genius: Galvanizer. Tenacity.

Experience

1. Sr Principal Team Leader, Team Member Experience Liaisons

   Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center

   Apr 2026 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   The Team Member Experience (TMX) Liaisons Team exists to make Restaurant Talent Strategy feel local, practical, and winnable by partnering with Business & Relationship Leads across Chick-fil-A, Inc. as they engage with Chick-fil-A Operators. While Chick-fil-A Operators are solely responsible for their local talent strategies, our team helps point them to resources, data, and other Operators who can help them win in their unique approach to talent.

Education

• Averett University

  B.S, Education

  2004 — 2008

• Liberty University

  Master of Arts - MA, Executive Leadership

  2019 — 2020

• Chatham High School

  Advanced Diploma

  2000 — 2004

Skills

• Leadership
• Marketing Communications
• Facilitation
• Advertising
• Marketing
• Public Speaking
• Training & Development
• Online Marketing
• Food Service
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Videography
• Coaching
• Newsletters
• Program Management
• Recruiting
• Customer Presentations
• Customer Experience
• Employee Training
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Graphic Design
• Photoshop
• Retail
• Writing Skills
• Powerpoint
• Leadership Development
• Image Editing
• Desktop Publishing
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Restaurant Marketing
• Photography
• Brand Development
• Training
• Press Releases
• Sales Presentations
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning