Chris Deans Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx

Specializes in accounting advisory services in blockchain and digital assets. Have supported clients from start-up through IPO, M&A transactions, and SOX implementation.• Designs and executes client roadmaps for implementing processes, policies, controls, and systems, while managing communication amongst client stakeholders and Deloitte teams• Advises clients on scalable process enhancements and control gaps• Evaluates new digital asset use cases for financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal control requirements• Educates and supports teams on how to incorporate new digital asset auditing tools into audit processes• Teams with engineers to develop new digital asset auditing strategies, solutions, and tools to obtain and analyze high volume data from over 40 blockchains• Leadership roles include go-to-market leader for digital asset platforms segment, eminence council, tokenization working group, and national training facilitator of over 100 professionals• Collaborates with multiple Deloitte functions and ecosystem partners for projects related to client service, marketing, internally developed tools, education, and marketplace strategy• Eminence and thought leader including conference presentations, educating regulators, webcasts, podcasts, and publications

Lubbock, Tx

Held a wide range of responsibilities from accounting to marketing. Eagerly took on various projects to further knowledge in accounting, real estate, and small business. Functions included:• Maintained QuickBooks accounting records• Organized and executed a marketing strategy• Prepared financial summaries for bank board meetings and investors• Implemented a new property management system for employees, investors, and tenants• Composed materials for potential investors that included market analysis, marketing strategy, and investment overview

Lubbock, Texas Area

Served as Senator of the College of Business for the Student Government Association and Vice-chairman of the budget committee that allocated funding to the majority of student organizations on campus. Attended the 2011 Big 12 Student Government Leadership Conference representing Texas Tech.

Lubbock, Texas Area

Developed fine dining service skills and was designated waiter for distinguished guests.

Lubbock, Tx

Oversaw the collection and authorized the distribution of the council's annual budget. Organized events and recruitment for the Greek community, and served as a voice for the 23 campus fraternities.

Lubbock, Tx

Served as Assistant VP Finance and then President of the TX Iota Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon. Provided vision and oversight to all functions of the organization. Managed an executive council to oversee the 120 man chapter. During four semesters in charge of the $250,000 annual budget, dues collections averaged 99%. Attended many training conferences:Carlson Leadership Academy (2009, 2010, 2011) - officer and leadership trainingRuck Leadership Institute - an intense five-day program for the top SigEp leaders in the nationEDGE Camp (2009, 2010, 2011) - facilitated new member trainingBudget & Planning Retreats - semester retreats to analyze performance, set goals, and create action plans

Dallas, Tx

Developed a foundation in banking by performing a wide range of tasks during the summer internship.Responsibilities included: preparing loan summaries, archiving loan files, creating expense reports, and any other tasks the officers requested.

Master Of Science (Ms), Accounting

Activities and Societies: Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity, Greek Leadership Graduated with honors

Economics Of Blockchain And Digital Assets