1. 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