Christopher Warnasch
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French Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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Dutch Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Icelandic Elementary proficiency
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Afrikaans Elementary proficiency
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Mandarin Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Danielle Chouhan
I worked for Chris on several long-term, complicated projects and despite the complexity and often high-stress moments of the projects, I have never felt more successful and indeed, enjoyed the work more. This is almost entirely due to the incredible management style and the natural leadership skills Chris displays. He has an excellent ability to read people and assemble a balanced team with unique skill sets. He knows exactly when to give space and when to rein folks in and lend a hand. I found that I was able to really work better in the project by being able to use Chris as a resource and brainstorm and bounce ideas. This kind of management really propels team members and the overall project into success by fostering self-confidence and self-reliance, allowing everyone to really work at their own personal best in contributing to the overall whole. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Chris again on any project and can recommend him without any reservations.
Sally Osborne
Chris was Manager of Language Solutions Development when I was Director of the Research and Development Department at Berlitz. Chris was charged with managing the development of French, German and Spanish programs each with multiple components, as well as managing freelance contributors on many lesser taught languages. Chris’s tasks encompassed budgeting, recruiting project teams, creating development plans, collaborating with colleagues across the organization (50+ countries) to collect needs and requirements and then working closely with writers and editors to develop the programs. All these tasks required very varied skills and the ability to connect with multiple contributors to bring the programs to fruition according to aggressive timelines. Chris managed the work very successfully through his linguistics expertise, his knowledge of multiple languages, his strong work ethic and his ability to relate well to colleagues across geographies, departments and roles. I would definitely recommend Chris for other similar roles.
Danielle Chouhan
I worked for Chris on several long-term, complicated projects and despite the complexity and often high-stress moments of the projects, I have never felt more successful and indeed, enjoyed the work more. This is almost entirely due to the incredible management style and the natural leadership skills Chris displays. He has an excellent ability to read people and assemble a balanced team with unique skill sets. He knows exactly when to give space and when to rein folks in and lend a hand. I found that I was able to really work better in the project by being able to use Chris as a resource and brainstorm and bounce ideas. This kind of management really propels team members and the overall project into success by fostering self-confidence and self-reliance, allowing everyone to really work at their own personal best in contributing to the overall whole. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Chris again on any project and can recommend him without any reservations.
Sally Osborne
Chris was Manager of Language Solutions Development when I was Director of the Research and Development Department at Berlitz. Chris was charged with managing the development of French, German and Spanish programs each with multiple components, as well as managing freelance contributors on many lesser taught languages. Chris’s tasks encompassed budgeting, recruiting project teams, creating development plans, collaborating with colleagues across the organization (50+ countries) to collect needs and requirements and then working closely with writers and editors to develop the programs. All these tasks required very varied skills and the ability to connect with multiple contributors to bring the programs to fruition according to aggressive timelines. Chris managed the work very successfully through his linguistics expertise, his knowledge of multiple languages, his strong work ethic and his ability to relate well to colleagues across geographies, departments and roles. I would definitely recommend Chris for other similar roles.
Danielle Chouhan
I worked for Chris on several long-term, complicated projects and despite the complexity and often high-stress moments of the projects, I have never felt more successful and indeed, enjoyed the work more. This is almost entirely due to the incredible management style and the natural leadership skills Chris displays. He has an excellent ability to read people and assemble a balanced team with unique skill sets. He knows exactly when to give space and when to rein folks in and lend a hand. I found that I was able to really work better in the project by being able to use Chris as a resource and brainstorm and bounce ideas. This kind of management really propels team members and the overall project into success by fostering self-confidence and self-reliance, allowing everyone to really work at their own personal best in contributing to the overall whole. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Chris again on any project and can recommend him without any reservations.
Sally Osborne
Chris was Manager of Language Solutions Development when I was Director of the Research and Development Department at Berlitz. Chris was charged with managing the development of French, German and Spanish programs each with multiple components, as well as managing freelance contributors on many lesser taught languages. Chris’s tasks encompassed budgeting, recruiting project teams, creating development plans, collaborating with colleagues across the organization (50+ countries) to collect needs and requirements and then working closely with writers and editors to develop the programs. All these tasks required very varied skills and the ability to connect with multiple contributors to bring the programs to fruition according to aggressive timelines. Chris managed the work very successfully through his linguistics expertise, his knowledge of multiple languages, his strong work ethic and his ability to relate well to colleagues across geographies, departments and roles. I would definitely recommend Chris for other similar roles.
Danielle Chouhan
I worked for Chris on several long-term, complicated projects and despite the complexity and often high-stress moments of the projects, I have never felt more successful and indeed, enjoyed the work more. This is almost entirely due to the incredible management style and the natural leadership skills Chris displays. He has an excellent ability to read people and assemble a balanced team with unique skill sets. He knows exactly when to give space and when to rein folks in and lend a hand. I found that I was able to really work better in the project by being able to use Chris as a resource and brainstorm and bounce ideas. This kind of management really propels team members and the overall project into success by fostering self-confidence and self-reliance, allowing everyone to really work at their own personal best in contributing to the overall whole. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Chris again on any project and can recommend him without any reservations.
Sally Osborne
Chris was Manager of Language Solutions Development when I was Director of the Research and Development Department at Berlitz. Chris was charged with managing the development of French, German and Spanish programs each with multiple components, as well as managing freelance contributors on many lesser taught languages. Chris’s tasks encompassed budgeting, recruiting project teams, creating development plans, collaborating with colleagues across the organization (50+ countries) to collect needs and requirements and then working closely with writers and editors to develop the programs. All these tasks required very varied skills and the ability to connect with multiple contributors to bring the programs to fruition according to aggressive timelines. Chris managed the work very successfully through his linguistics expertise, his knowledge of multiple languages, his strong work ethic and his ability to relate well to colleagues across geographies, departments and roles. I would definitely recommend Chris for other similar roles.
Experience
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The Language Garage
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Owner and President
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Jan 2018 - Present
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ABC Languages NYC
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Business Development
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Nov 2016 - May 2017
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Berlitz Corporation
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United States
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Language Solutions Development
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Mar 2015 - Nov 2016
• Supervise complex, multi-channel content development projects across several languages • Manage an editorial team and freelance network of 50+ individuals • Streamline and modify content development process to fit the needs of particular projects • Oversee budgeting, scheduling, hiring, contracting • Collaborate with writers and editors to review content at all stages of development • Coordinate with stakeholders from across a global organization • Supervise complex, multi-channel content development projects across several languages • Manage an editorial team and freelance network of 50+ individuals • Streamline and modify content development process to fit the needs of particular projects • Oversee budgeting, scheduling, hiring, contracting • Collaborate with writers and editors to review content at all stages of development • Coordinate with stakeholders from across a global organization
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Penguin Random House
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United States
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Book Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Publishing Director
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Mar 1995 - May 2013
• Grew Living Language brand from a strictly print-and-audio program to a fully digital, multiplatform language learning system • Implemented new development and operational processes to service a growing base of products and delivery systems • Conceived and implemented Living Language Platinum product, which integrates book+audio, app, online, live tutorial instruction, and social media • Created and oversaw live online eTutoring program, hired and trained instructors. • Managed a full time editorial team and a freelance network of 30+ individuals to develop language course content across 28 languages • Supervised digital, print, and audio content for all platforms of publishing program, including book+audio, online, app, and eBook • Added over a dozen languages to portfolio, including launch of an Endangered Languages Project • Collaborated with sales, marketing, production, and digital for all aspects of publishing program • Coordinated and created content for social media activities , including blog entries, Twitter feeds, online community forums, Facebook interactions, and digital newsletters Show less
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Berlitz Corporation
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United States
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pedagogical Director
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Jun 1991 - Mar 1995
• Supervised and performed training for Berlitz Language Centers in the New York and DC area, based on the Berlitz Method training protocol. • Developed teaching material for uncommon languages and special programs. • Developed specialized curricula for corporate and institutional clients. • Collaborated with National Pedagogical Director in implementation of new course features and technologies and adaptation of standardized testing procedures for TOEIC and TESOL. • Taught English and French. Show less
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English and French Instructor
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1992 - 1994
Taught English/ESL and French to individuals and small groups, both as a Berlitz Instructor (1992-1995), and later as a freelancer while working at Random House (1995-2003). Taught English/ESL and French to individuals and small groups, both as a Berlitz Instructor (1992-1995), and later as a freelancer while working at Random House (1995-2003).
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Assistant d'anglais
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Nov 1990 - Mar 1991
Volunteered as Assistant English Teacher at the College Saint-Etienne, in Tours, France, teaching students ages 15-18. Volunteered as Assistant English Teacher at the College Saint-Etienne, in Tours, France, teaching students ages 15-18.
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Education
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2004 - 2012
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Linguistics -
1999 - 1999
Stanford Publishing Program
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1988 - 1992
Rutgers University
BA, French Literature -
1984 - 1988
Lenape Valley Regional High School
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