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chris winters 2045 Federal Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025 T: 860.597.1794 E: chris.r.winters@gmail.com Linkedin: cn.linkedin.com/pub/chris-winters/2/6b4/980/

Objective As a well-versed, global professional, I utilize my interpersonal skills to connect and engage with

others. With proven leadership abilities working with and managing teams, I initiate, delegate and execute projects from concept to completion. As an analytical risk taker, I am creative in solving problems. I am looking to join a team with a bold vision where my skills and background will be utilized to the fullest.

Experience Founder, Director – FarView Academic Consulting, Beijing, China October 2008 – February 2013

§ Established start-up specializing in educational planning for students applying for admission to US institutions of higher education.

§ Grew one-person business to 15 full-time employees with multiple sub-contractors in Asia and the US.

§ Served over 500 clients from throughout China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Canada.

§ Directed and provided leadership in company strategy, sales, marketing, operations, client services, and finance.

§ Staffed and managed Beijing headquarters, recruited clients, closed sales, and counseled students.

§ Formed partnerships with foreign and domestic companies and joined affiliate networks in China and the US.

§ Worked with local and state Chinese officials and negotiated Chinese Internet access regulations; worked with US Consulate to conform to local regulations and tax laws.

§ Oversaw necessary legal documentation and intellectual property matters for company protection.

§ Implemented insurance & liability coverage and payroll for office and employees.

§ Presented company and services to large audiences of potential clients, educators, and emerging entrepreneurs.

§ Provided consultant services for ultra high net-worth clients to foster relationships with institutions.

Partner, Board Of Directors – FarView, Hong Kong, Taiwan November 2011 – Present

§ Developed comprehensive Business Plan and successfully raised over 500,000 USD in capital.

§ Designed and set up office infrastructure and oversaw rental of office spaces in 4 locations

§ Constructed and managed internal- and external-facing systems for streamlining operations

§ Developed online platform to generate comprehensive student profile and aid application

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process. (fvcompass.com)

§ Built and operated social network site to promote cross-cultural educational exchange. (younihao.com)

§ Supervised and tracked leads, sales, and communications between staff and clients. (CRM – salesforce.com)

Junior Architect – Michelle Kaufmann Designs, Oakland, CA October 2007 – May 2008

§ Conceptualized, designed, and developed modern, green, prefab residential buildings at a mid-size architecture firm.

§ Generated construction documents and specifications for fabrication of buildings.

§ Researched materials and technologies to help designs achieve sustainable certification.

§ Presented LEED seminars to office and clients and prepared documents for code approval.

Junior Designer – Hulbard Design, San Francisco, CA November 2006 – September 2007

§ Assisted with design of high-end modern residential and commercial projects at a boutique design firm.

§ Conceptualized furniture and architectural elements to satisfy client vision.

§ Curated interior designs and detailed specific design.

Education Cornell University, Ithaca, NY August 2000 – May 2005

§ Bachelor of Architecture, Concentration in Theory, 5 Year Professional Degree

§ Teaching Assistant in undergraduate Architectural Theory course, Solar Decathlon

§ Semester studying Painting, Sculpture and Italian Cinema at SACI in Florence, Italy

§ Co-designer of 2004 Summer Independent Study course Architectural Development in China

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Honors § LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Accredited Professional — June 2007

§ Member of Cornell’s 2nd team at the 2005 Solar Decathlon on the Washington D.C. Mall — October 2005

§ English Speaking Union Scholar — February 1999, which facilitated a full scholarship for a post graduate year of study at Dulwich College, London

Skills § Proficient business writing and relevant programs, including Microsoft Office Suite

§ Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design; AutoCAD; Vector Works; Google Sketchup

§ Basic Chinese language listening and speaking

§ Significant experience working abroad (4 countries in 3 continents); Experienced global traveller