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Chris Wainman

Maple Ridge,BC

Summary

Entrepreneur with strong background in launching and scaling successful ventures. Skilled in strategic planning, business development, and financial management. Known for fostering team collaboration and consistently achieving high-impact results. Adept at adapting to changing market conditions and driving innovation.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Life Groups
01.2019 - Current

A work in progress - Chris has been engaging in projects relating to empowering others to connect to effect positive change personally and in the community at large. The intent is to eventually establish a non-profit entity to provide resources necessary to expand the scope of the project on a large scale. During this time Chris has also managed small renovation projects and donated much of his time in both of these capacities.

President & Director

AFS Superfoods Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Raised 1.5 million in venture capital for a start-up dedicated to producing low-energy, closed-loop Aquaponic Farming Systems - a sustainable technology using far less chemical, energy and water resources. Aquaponics is considered to be one of the avenues to partially address water and food security issues into the 21st century.

Associate Broker

Evergreen West Realty Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Assisted clients in negotiating contracts for optimal results, ensuring their interests were protected throughout the process (concurrent with other activities).

Industrial Paramedic / EMT

Canadian Industrial Paramedics
06.2013 - 03.2015

Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.

Retraining – Primary Care Paramedic / EMT

Justice Institute of British Columbia
01.2013 - 01.2014

Full time study and practicums

Managing Real Estate & Mortgage Broker

CanadaBestBuys.com
01.2003 - 01.2012

Owned and Operated all aspects of a full service real estate and mortgage brokerage employing 12 licensed Realtors and 2 mortgage brokers.

Vice President

RealEstateTours.com
01.2000 - 01.2002

Instrumental in driving sales in three provinces becoming the dominant and disruptive leader in emerging technologies in the real estate industry.

Education

No Degree - Accredited Counselling Program

Clearmind International Ltd.
Vancouver, BC
12-2014

Primary Care Paramedic - EMT & Paramedic in Industry

Justice Institute of BC
01.2014

Real Estate - Prop. Mgt. & Mortgage Broker

University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business)
01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
09-1998

B.A. - Psychology (minor in business)

Douglas College
01.1994

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Marketing
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Client engagement
  • Contract negotiation
  • Organizational structuring
  • Strategic planning
  • Visionary leadership
  • Start-up operations
  • Strategic vision
  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Consulting
  • Business administration

Languages

English

Timeline

Founder

Life Groups
01.2019 - Current

President & Director

AFS Superfoods Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2018

Associate Broker

Evergreen West Realty Ltd.
01.2016 - 01.2017

Industrial Paramedic / EMT

Canadian Industrial Paramedics
06.2013 - 03.2015

Retraining – Primary Care Paramedic / EMT

Justice Institute of British Columbia
01.2013 - 01.2014

Managing Real Estate & Mortgage Broker

CanadaBestBuys.com
01.2003 - 01.2012

Vice President

RealEstateTours.com
01.2000 - 01.2002

Primary Care Paramedic - EMT & Paramedic in Industry

Justice Institute of BC

Real Estate - Prop. Mgt. & Mortgage Broker

University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business)

B.A. - Psychology (minor in business)

Douglas College

No Degree - Accredited Counselling Program

Clearmind International Ltd.

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Simon Fraser University
Chris Wainman