Antonio Reginald VICTOR-LOUIS
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Director of Dominican Affairs
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
12.2018 - Current
- Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources including press, social media, official websites
- Drafts briefing materials, reports and talking points for senior officials.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of events relating to migration issues, in general, and as they affect country.
- Keeps abreast of latest trends and developments in area of assignment (migration, CESFRONT, army) and provides inputs on issues or movements to senior officials and colleagues in missions and elsewhere in Secretariat.
- Monitors Haiti /Dominican Republic border developments and provides advice to active colleagues on ground.
- Provides technical and substantive back up in implementation of mandates of office, branch or unit.
- Maintains contacts with other sectors of governments on coordination and policy matters.
- Monitors actions taken by intergovernmental groups, organizations, government and non-governmental organizations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Minister Counselor
Embassy Of Haiti
Panama City, Republic Of Panama
04.2012 - 03.2018
- Head of trade and Economic Affairs
- Promote business and Foreign direct investors
- Direct Embassy work on trade policy
- Coordinator of bilateral and Central America trade issues
Consul / Chief of Consular Post
Consulate General Of Haiti
Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
01.2010 - 04.2012
- Advise and assist Haitian national citizens living in Dominican Republic whereabouts cases, arrest and detention, deportation, hospitalization, repatriation and death.
- Liaise with local authorities and agencies in accordance with consular instructions.
- Visit Haitian citizens incarcerated in Dominican Republic in accordance with consular instructions.
- Management of consular cases, including managing database, in accordance with consular instructions.
- Execute notarial acts within Dominican government requirements.
- Respond to general enquiries on range of issues including Births, Deaths, Marriages and others
- Respond to more complex enquiries relating to Consular matters.
- Assist with updating of travel advisories and consular contingency plans.
- Maintain register of Haitians citizens.
- Execute notarial acts
- Process visa applications for some foreign countries.
- In absence of Passports Officer, act as backup Passports Officer when required and in accordance with Manual of Haitian Passport Issue.
- Other duties as directed.
Counselor / Chief of Cultural Section
Embassy Of Haiti
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Identify opportunities and develop innovative and varied annual program of events that promote bilateral relationship between Haiti and Dominican Republic.
- source appropriate service providers to deliver top quality events and art expositions ensuring value for money, seeking feedback, and always improving events.
- Deliver range of off-site and on-site events (e.g., at Ambassador's Residence), working closely with Ambassador, Chancery and Embassy teams.
- Maintain database of relevant cultural contacts and event venues and manage soft power events budget, ensuring full compliance with financial reporting responsibilities and procurement rules.
Vice President of Business Development
Haitian Aviation Inc. Dba Air D'Ayiti
Miami, Florida
12.2000 - 05.2005
- Definition of commercial action plan adapted to market and competitive environment
- Management and monitoring of entries and exits in ticketing sales as well as associated costs
- Particular attention paid to planning of tasks and establishment of schedules
- Responsible for developing strategic sales plans based on company goals that will promote sales growth and customer satisfaction for organization.
- responsible for managing all brands, distribution channels, and deployment of sales for organization
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Evaluated current service needs and product satisfaction levels with established customers to improve offerings.
- Developed short-term and long-term sales objectives and strategic plans to meet market needs.
Executive Vice President, Board of Directors
International Chemical Industries S.A.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
12.1997 - 07.2000
- Overseeing sales, promotions and campaigns
- Planning and directing hiring and training of new Sales Representatives
- Directing and coordinating all sales activities locally and nationally
- Preparing sales budgets and projections and approving expenditures
- Tracking and analyzing sales statistics based on key quantitative metrics
- Handling and resolving customer complaints regarding product or service
- Setting discount rates and determining price schedules
- Serving as face of organization to internal and external partners
- Making data-informed decisions to drive performance and resource allocation
- Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients
- Setting sales quotas and goals
- Overseeing and directing performance of sales team
- Identifying emerging markets to find new sales opportunities
- Defining and executing territory sales plans
- Defined organizational problems to create and implement correction plans.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission, increasing revenue, profit and business growth by collaboratively developing integrated strategies.
- Managed and planned social activities to encourage program engagement.
- Oversaw all sales, marketing and distribution operations across thirty nine establish customer accounts.
Manager Country
HCI Hollande D'Haiti S.A.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
04.1995 - 12.1997
- Responsible for business development of Holland Chemical International in Haiti
- Legal Representative and Team leader
- Development and management of chemical product offerings from production to marketing on distribution networks.
- Liaising with head office in Santo Domingo and writing up weekly financial reports.
- Recruiting, vetting, and training all new staff.
- Researching the country thoroughly and adapting strategies accordingly.
- Verified appropriately priced products and services to secure competitive advantage and desired returns.
- Monitoring performance at all levels and scheduling training as required.
- Implementing an effective brand strategy and ensuring consistency.
- Building professional relationships with staff and clients.
- always Maintaining a good image of the Company.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
Political Affairs Officer / Assistant Director
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
05.1993 - 06.1995
- Gathers, selects and analyses information contained in communications and publications received from different sources, including press
- Monitor possibility and development of political conflicts in Eastern Europe
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Administrative Attaché /Human Resources Assistant
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
Port-au-Prince
08.1992 - 04.1993
- Supports human resources processes by administering tests, scheduling appointments, conducting orientation, maintaining records and information.
- Substantiates applicants' skills by administering and scoring tests.
- Schedules examinations by coordinating appointments.
- Welcomes new employees to organization by conducting orientation.
- Provides payroll information by collecting time and attendance records.
- Submits employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing data.
- Maintains employee information by entering and updating employment and status-change data.
- Provides secretarial support by entering, formatting, and printing information.
- Organizes work.
- Answers telephone, relays messages, and maintains equipment and supplies.
- Maintains employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resource information confidential.
- Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
- Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Converted employee status from temporary to permanent.
Cultural Attaché
Embassy Of Haiti
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
05.1990 - 08.1991
- Expand cultural ties. Tourism. Music and food festivals
- Promote bilateral cultural cooperation between Haiti and Dominican Republic
- Expanding cultural ties such as arrange exchanges, tours and promoting positive image of Haiti
Education
MBA - Small & Midsized Business Management
EFEM Escuela De Formacion Empresarial
Madrid, Spain06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German
San German, PR05.1990
Skills
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Change and Growth Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Judgement and Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Affiliations
- The Institute Of World Politics
- Geopolitics Global Forum
- Geopolitics and Strategy / Global Policy Development Council
- International Consular Officers Forum
- Political Risk Network
- International Relations and Affairs Group
Certification
- International Politics Mastery : Level of analysis Jan 2022 Udemy
- International Politics Mastery : Western Security and Russia Jan 2022
- Tech Diplomacy (SELA) Sistema Economico Latino Americano y del Caribe March 2021.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) November 2013 University of Louisville, Panama City, Panama
- Executive Analyst (Business Survey) August 2020 George S May International Inc. Park Ridge, Chicago
- Social Media for Government May 2019 LinkedIn
- Cyber Security Awareness: Security Overview April 2019 LinkedIn
- Specialized course Cyber Diplomacy July 2021 (SELA) Sistema Economico Latino Americano y del Caribe
- Specialized course in Tech Diplomacy August 2021 (SELA) Sistema Economico Latino Americano y del Caribe
- The New Age of Risk Management Strategy for Business March 2021 LinkedIn
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Professional Working
References
- Dr. Antonio Rodriguez Professor Inter American University of Puerto Rico Tel : (787)951-0867
- Charles Voigt President Haitian Aviation Inc. Tel : +(509)4890-9090
Timeline
Deputy Director of Dominican Affairs
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
12.2018 - Current
Minister Counselor
Embassy Of Haiti
04.2012 - 03.2018
Consul / Chief of Consular Post
Consulate General Of Haiti
01.2010 - 04.2012
Counselor / Chief of Cultural Section
Embassy Of Haiti
08.2005 - 12.2009
Vice President of Business Development
Haitian Aviation Inc. Dba Air D'Ayiti
12.2000 - 05.2005
Executive Vice President, Board of Directors
International Chemical Industries S.A.
12.1997 - 07.2000
Manager Country
HCI Hollande D'Haiti S.A.
04.1995 - 12.1997
Political Affairs Officer / Assistant Director
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
05.1993 - 06.1995
Administrative Attaché /Human Resources Assistant
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
08.1992 - 04.1993
Cultural Attaché
Embassy Of Haiti
05.1990 - 08.1991
MBA - Small & Midsized Business Management
EFEM Escuela De Formacion Empresarial
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Public Administration
Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German
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