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Darvin M. Wilson

Mesquite,TX

Summary

Compassionate spiritual leader with a proven track record of impactful guidance and community growth. Demonstrated expertise in public speaking, counseling, and community outreach fosters meaningful connections that drive positive outcomes. Notable achievements include the development of programs tailored to local needs, enhancing the sense of belonging within the congregation. Strong competencies in empathy, active listening, and conflict resolution contribute to individual well-being and fortify community ties.

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years of professional experience

Work History

Worship Pastor

Harvest Church of God

Rowlett, U.S.A

03.2021 - Current

Company Overview: A Pentecostal Church affiliated to the The Church of God, a prominent pentecostal Church round the globe
Preparation, planning, musical and creative brainstorming, directing, and overseeing the ministry teams involved in the weekly Sunday gatherings
Shepherding the musical and creative teams
Strengthening individuals and teams by helping them grow in their spiritual formation
Developing and mentoring individuals and teams in their knowledge of their instruments, vocals, sound, and technical capabilities
Overseeing worship at additional gatherings throughout the year
Leading worship related music ensembles, recruiting and mentoring students, guiding program and curricula development, building, motivating and leading volunteer and student ministry teams while innovating new programs and services and forging and sustaining strong community relationships to advance worship outreach
A Pentecostal Church affiliated to the The Church of God, a prominent pentecostal Church round the globe

Quiz Master

KE, FCBH & WCOI

06.2020 - 07.2022

Company Overview: ABC is a first of its kind Bible Engagement Contest conducted first in Kerala with a plan to have the same format in many languages and regions in collaboration with Kraisthava Ezhuthupura Int'l Ministries (KE), Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) and World Cassette Outreach of India (WCOI) which are prominent Christian Organizations
Organizing the Contest and Registration
Quiz Master (preparing Questions)
Coordinating the Logistics in relation to the Contest
Planning for additional events in different regions
ABC is a first of its kind Bible Engagement Contest conducted first in Kerala with a plan to have the same format in many languages and regions in collaboration with Kraisthava Ezhuthupura Int'l Ministries (KE), Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) and World Cassette Outreach of India (WCOI) which are prominent Christian Organizations

Senior Pastor

Peniel Church of God

Mirdiff, U.A.E.

03.2016 - 12.2020

Company Overview: A Pentecostal Church affiliated to the The Church of God, a prominent pentecostal Church round the globe
Preparation, planning, directing, and overseeing the ministry teams involved in the weekly Sunday gatherings
Shepherding the Church
Strengthening individuals and families by helping them grow in their spiritual formation
Mentoring individuals and families in their knowledge and spirituality about the Word of God
Overseeing all aspects of the Sunday Worship Service and other Spiritual gatherings
Performing general pastoral ministries of the church such as pastoral care, preaching, teaching, counseling, visitations, etc
A Pentecostal Church affiliated to the The Church of God, a prominent pentecostal Church round the globe

Director - Operations

Happy Hub General Trading LLC

Dubai

04.2018 - 04.2020

Company Overview: The company is registered in Dubai and deals with commodities like Tea, Coffee, Sugar etc
Created several unique blends that captured the market - Tea, Pistachio Coffee & Coffee Clients
Developed a good business team in International Locations (For eg
The tea is mostly packed in Sri Lanka, Rice is packed in India, Coffee, is packed in UAE)
Monitoring the final blend to ensure that it matches with the trial blend given to the client
(For this, I taste the tea, coffee, rice against the approved samples)
Achieved International parameters in the production and packing by constant monitoring
Implemented systems for Logistics and Warehousing that resulted in Cost reduction
Managing Company Operations, and Office Management
Meeting clients for new business
Meeting existing clients
Business consultations as and when required, if a client is opening a new line of production/ business
Market Analysis, Preparation of Business proposals etc
Applying for Govt
Tenders projects to tap business opportunities
Coordinating with the VAT Team and Audit Team for regularization of Book
The company is registered in Dubai and deals with commodities like Tea, Coffee, Sugar etc

Commercial Manager

Ruby Commodities DMCC

Dubai, U.A.E.

11.2012 - 04.2018

Company Overview: Ruby Commodities DMCC is a Trading Organization which deals with Tea, Flowers, African Diatomite, Sugar and other agricultural products
The company is registered in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Free Zone, Dubai
Planning Sales Strategies, Market promotions, obtain approvals for the Investors, implemented the same for maximizing the sales
Evaluate the strategies and promotions along with the Process Audit Team & Finance Audit Team to analyze the benefits reaped from the strategies adopted
Successfully proposed Structures, Credit Policies, Terms, Conditions etc, in relation to Sales, getting them endorsed by the Risk Management Team thereby improving performance
Market Monitoring and planning for new product lines, planning product launch, strategic stocking, proposing and adopting plans for product establishment
Travelled Internationally for Business (Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Oman, USA, India, Sri Lanka)
Sourced several business deals for the Company
Tea Selling, Packing, Selling of Coffee Beans, Selling of Fresh Flowers, Selling of African Diatomite (a natural rehydrating and fertilizing agent for agriculture)
Attended International Trade Fairs to source business, develop client base, learn innovations/ new trends and keep familiar with key players in the Industry
Tasting Tea Samples of the buyers to understand their quality parameters and requirements
Tasting Tea Samples from Tea producers to analyze them and prepare matching Tea Blends that match with the Quality Parameters of the buyer, considering the right price, taste, briskness etc
Introduced the best tea blends to the customers' target market (Country & Class of Customers) using the benefit of my experience in the field
Advised the client in finalizing the market segment to concentrate in (whether to pack Orthodox Leafy Tea, Tea Bags, Green Tea, Black Tea, Speciality Teas like Tea Blended with flowers or other herbs etc)
Coordinating with the production team by supervising the blend made in factory for packing
For this, I will randomly taste the lots which are blended and match it against the final approved Table Blend
Being in continuous communication with the customer to collect feedback from the End Consumers
Providing advices to Tea producing factory, considering the feedbacks from brokers, consumers etc so that the produce will match with the industry's requirement
Advising customers in developing new Brands and private labelling
For this, all advices regarding brand registration, logo development, quality of packing required, type of Paper board to be used, health authorities' parameters etc are advised to the client
Making Business Plans for new clients who are entering into business so that they can take business decision
Studying existing business by analyzing their Bank Statements, product ranges, business segments, targeted geographical areas etc and propose plans to improve their business, finding the areas where they can manage their expenditures etc
Keeping track of Tea prices in International Auctions and advising the Company to make decisions to buy adequate stock to reap the benefit of price fluctuations to maximize the profit which can be partially passed on to the clients as well
Meeting the Top Management of client companies when a complaint or crisis arises
Resolving it by discussions and corrective measures to keep healthy business relationships
Managing the branch operations including banking, human resources, legal matters, and accounts
Ruby Commodities DMCC is a Trading Organization which deals with Tea, Flowers, African Diatomite, Sugar and other agricultural products
The company is registered in Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Free Zone, Dubai

Office Manager

Inter Tradelink DMCC

Dubai, UAE

04.2009 - 10.2012

Company Overview: Inter Tradelink DMCC (ITL), is the first company to have registered with Dubai Tea Trading Center (DTTC) in 2004 and benefits from its founder's rich experience in the global tea industry
Office Administration by maintaining the Office Services by organizing the office operations, procedures, managing official correspondence, document filing and clerical functions
Maintaining efficient office work flow by planning and reviewing office systems, recommending upgrades when necessary and ensuring the best office layout
Managing the support staff in line with the requirements and deadlines ensuring the quality of work outcome
Ensuring the upkeep of mandatory documents as per the guidelines of the Govt Authorities
Arranging the Logistics of Incoming and Outgoing shipments, documentations, coordinating with the Factory & Warehouse to ensure the proper loading and offloading complying to the set policies of the company, following the guidelines of Health Authority
Maintaining the data of Inventory, Production and Logistics, compiling the same to generate reports to be submitted to the Higher Management for Ordering of stock for production and shipping
Supporting the Audit Team/ Finance Manager with Bank and Cash Flow documentation, reconciliation of Bank Statements etc
Handling the Petty Cash to manage the day to day operations and office requirements, maintaining the Vouchers and submitting for Finance Manager's approval
Tea Tasting (Tasting Tea Samples) & Blending along with the founder/ Senior Tea Taster
Coordinating with the Production Team ensuring the quality and other parameters by monitoring the Tea blend made in Factory, for packing
Arranging to collect random samples of production lots which are blended and packed, taste them along with the Chairman to match its quality against the final Approved Tea Sample
Assist the Finance Manager in Preparation of budget, periodic reports and finance control
Inter Tradelink DMCC (ITL), is the first company to have registered with Dubai Tea Trading Center (DTTC) in 2004 and benefits from its founder's rich experience in the global tea industry

Purchase Executive

Hassani Group of Companies

Dubai, UAE

02.2007 - 03.2009

Company Overview: Hassani Group of Companies has several divisions dealing in commodities and services, within UAE
Managing local and international purchases
Post and Pre Job Costing
Accountable for office administration and inventory management
Managing accounts payable
Hassani Group of Companies has several divisions dealing in commodities and services, within UAE

Sales Executive

Standard Chartered Bank

UAE

08.2005 - 01.2007

Company Overview: Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with a 150-year history in some of the world's most dynamic markets
Conducting KYC analysis of the customers at different levels
Organising market studies/ researches and presenting it to the management
Promoting the newly introduced liability products for the bank
Accountable for: New customer acquisition (account opening)
Cross selling of other products and services of the bank
Meeting corporate customers and introducing the bank and its services to them
Standard Chartered is a leading international banking group, with a 150-year history in some of the world's most dynamic markets

Relationship Officer-NRI Services

ICICI Bank Ltd.

Kumbanad, India

05.2004 - 04.2005

Company Overview: ICICI Bank is India's largest private sector bank offering Banking Services for different sectors across India and holds International Offices round the globe
Recruiting, training and monitoring of sales representatives
Assigning monthly/ weekly target to them
Conducting customer credit risk analysis before offering them asset products
Cross selling of ICICI bank products to NRIs based all over the world
Handling customer queries and complaints
Rendering financial advices to customers from different sectors
Implementing marketing activities of the bank
Conducting the market studies and activities to keep up to date database for the bank and competitors' strategies/ policies
Implementing new ideas and practices to simplify the banking procedures as per the geographical needs
ICICI Bank is India's largest private sector bank offering Banking Services for different sectors across India and holds International Offices round the globe