Louis Reis
Lawrenceville,GA
Summary
Talented leader with over 35 years of experience and successful career in planning, developing and executing projects and initiatives to reach souls for the kingdom of God.
Capable to enhancing the promotion of health and prevention of disease through public presentations and training workshops that target both community support workers and laypeople. Experienced in health education, reaching and advocating in support of public health objectives. Organized, driven and collaborative with in-depth understanding of the ministry needs.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and great interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational goals.
Health Coach with 2+ years of success coaching individuals on life style changes. Committed to mentoring students and new leaders to enhance participation and increase overall success of the program. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to details. Adept at leading groups of different cultures/languages motivating and managing them toward reaching their goals. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Works well with the youth, colleagues and supervisors. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and great interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Creative and reliable with strong ability in leadership and public speaking. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Publishing Director
Georgia-Cumberland Conference
Calhoun , GA
2008.12 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to evangelize with Seventh-day Adventist printed materials.
- Hired, trained and manage Bible instructors to follow up the literature evangelist visits leading to hundreds of baptisms.
- Created and developed the Light America Mission program becoming the top program in sales and baptisms of the North America Division.
- Created strategies to increase the sales of health related books and magabooks through conferences, health fairs, and public and private presentations of health concerning issues.
- Hired, trained and mentored new team leaders to lead literature evangelists.
- Recruited and trained teams of foreign and local students leading to a record number of sales and scholarships given.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new customers going door to door and in public presentations in churches, business, schools, etc.
- Evaluated literature evangelists performance and provided guidance and training where needed.
- Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals and successful strategies.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and program issues.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Strategized and implemented plans to transform and revitalize operations, capitalizing on emerging trends.
- Improved profitability by accurately maintaining P&L to meet prime fiscal responsibility.
- Created programs to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Promoted brand awareness by increasing market penetration across markets through social media
Publishing Director
Review and Herald Publishing Association/Cheasepea
Columbia , MD
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Assigned Publishing Director for the Chesapeake Conference.
- Organized and lead teams of Literature Evangelists exceeding the established sales goals.
- Hired and trained team leaders.
- Recruited and trained teams of foreign and local students leading to a record number of sales and scholarships given.
- Implemented strategic plans to enhance sales of religious, health and family books.
- Create a philosophy of evangelism/baptisms with the follow up visit of hired Bible instructors.
Lay Pastor
Cheasapeake Conference
Gaithersburg , MD
2001.06 - 2004.12
- With the support of several families was the leader on the formation of the Hagerstown Brazilian church in Gaithersburg, Md.
- Performed outreach activities in the community by visiting hospitals, prisons, nursing homes.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among church members.
- Met with individuals seeking counseling or advice on personal matters.
- Developed long-term strategies for growth of the ministry.
- Encouraged members to become actively involved in mission work.
- Engaged in public speaking engagements at civic organizations or other churches.
- Preached and ministered to members and congregation through multiple avenues of communication.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
Literature Evangelist
Review And Herald
Hyattsville , MD
2001.02 - 2004.12
- Conducted door-to-door visits to introduce people to the church's literature.
- Promote sales of health books and magabooks participating in health fairs, conferences and public presentations.
- Organized book displays at churches, schools, and other venues.
- Delivered presentations on the importance of reading spiritual books.
- Developed strategies to increase sales of church's literature items.
- Attended seminars and workshops on literary topics to stay current with industry trends.
Team Leader
Montemorelos University
Montemorelos, Mexico
1997.05 - 1997.09
- Lead a team of 35 medical students canvassing in different parts of eastern Mexico.
- Reached the highest numbers in sales in the history of the publishing ministry in Mexico.
- Lead, trained and organized team of health students selling health books through presentations in hotels, business, churches and other venues.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential candidates and providing input on hiring decisions.
- Held weekly staff meetings to review project updates, discuss issues, and brainstorm solutions.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities including forecasting expenses, tracking spending, and preparing reports for upper management.
- Assisted with special projects as needed such as developing marketing campaigns or creating presentations.
Senior Pastor
Sul Riograndense Mission
Tres Passos , Rio Grande Do Sul
1996.01 - 1997.12
- Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched, inactive or new residents in community.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
- Demonstrated effective leadership to church, including managing daily operations, developing and administering annual budget and promoting compassionate pastoral care to members and public.
- Oversaw all religious ceremonies such as weddings and funerals.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and public evangelism.
Senior Pastor
Sul Riograndense Conference
Passo Fundo , Rio Grande
1993.12 - 1996.01
- Focusing in public evangelism and church growth guided the church through a strong growth process, doubling the membership number and forming two new churches.
- Reached the highest number of baptisms in the district history.
- Guided staff and volunteers in administering education, youth, social action, fellowship and pastoral care ministry programs.
- Provided leadership development opportunities for emerging leaders within the church.
- Guided church into new seasons of ministry through dynamic sermons and public evangelism.
- Organized weekly worship services, sermons, and other special events.
- Facilitated Bible study classes on a weekly basis for new members.
- Led outreach initiatives to reach out to unchurched or inactive members.
- Supported church in fostering growth through new fundraising initiatives and congregation development.
- Worked with church leaders, staff and ministry teams to achieve growth of church and to foster positive community impact.
Publishing Associate Director
Paulistana Conference
Sao Paulo , Sao Paulo
1993.01 - 1993.12
- Lead several teams the students canvassing during the school vacation in the Sao Paulo metropolitan area.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase publishing revenues.
- Identified new opportunities for expanding the publisher's presence in various markets.
- Collaborated with sales team members to create effective strategies for increasing sales volume.
- Offered extensive training and assistance to new colporteur students.
- Managed inventory of printed materials by tracking stock levels and replenishing when necessary.
Health Coach
Catarinense Conference
Joinville , Santa Catarina
1990.12 - 1992.12
- Developed and executed several conferences of health related issues to several companies in South Brazil while canvassing during the school vacations.
- Provided education around the importance of healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, and other lifestyle factors.
- Promoted the 8 natural remedies through conferences and book sales.
- Encouraged clients to establish realistic short-term and long-term goals related to nutrition and lifestyle changes.
- Researched new trends in nutrition science, HIV management, tobacco, drugs and alcohol use in order to stay up-to-date on best information in the field.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
UNAM-North AmericanUniversity of Mexico(Candidate)
Reynosa, MX10.1999
Master of Arts - Public Health
Montemorelos Adventist University (Candidate)
Montemorelos Adventist University01.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
São Paulo Adventist University
Sao Paulo12.1992
High School Diploma -
Paranaense Adventist Academy
Parana, Brazil12.1987
Skills
- Staff Management
- Health Coach
- Resource Utilization
- Operations Management
- Revenue Growth
- Systems Organization
- Marketing and Advertising
- Talent Recruitment
- Strategic Planning
- Profit and Loss Management
- Business Administration
- Transformative Leadership
- Sales Growth
- Planning and Coordination
- Results Orientation
- Strategic Business Planning
- Program Administration
- People and Culture
- Online Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Training Seminars
- Training Coordination
- Change and Growth Management
- Goal Setting
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Business Development
- Leadership and People Development
- Negotiation
- Innovative and Visionary
Affiliations
An avid reader, lover of nature exploration and hiking, martial arts trained, ex military with jungle survival training, deep love for animals with a house full of dogs, cats and fishes, physically very active with deep interest in longevity strategies through physical activities, nutrition and genetic mapping and a profound commitment to preach the gospel by the literature ministry and Adventist life style.
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Professional
Family life
- Married for 33 years with Mirlene Reis, a nurse/entrepreneur and father of two adult sons, John Reis (24) School of Biochemistry and Gabriel Reis (20) School of Psychology.
References
- Pr. Almir Marroni-General Conference-marronia@gc.adventist.org-240 338 5332
- Pr. Mario Martinelli-Safeliz Publishing house-mmartinelli@safeliz.com- 34 660 6312 32
- Dr. Tony Ferreira-Central Paulistana Conference-geopatoni@gmail.com-470 305 8352
- Pr. William Smith- Southern Union conference-wsmith@sothern.com-470 209 8474
- Pr. Tim Leffew-Georgia-Cumberland conference-tleffew@gccsda.com-615 289 7693
Timeline
Associate Publishing Director
Georgia-Cumberland Conference
2008.12 - Current
Publishing Director
Review and Herald Publishing Association/Cheasepea
2005.01 - 2008.01
Lay Pastor
Cheasapeake Conference
2001.06 - 2004.12
Literature Evangelist
Review And Herald
2001.02 - 2004.12
Team Leader
Montemorelos University
1997.05 - 1997.09
Senior Pastor
Sul Riograndense Mission
1996.01 - 1997.12
Senior Pastor
Sul Riograndense Conference
1993.12 - 1996.01
Publishing Associate Director
Paulistana Conference
1993.01 - 1993.12
Health Coach
Catarinense Conference
1990.12 - 1992.12
M.D. - Medicine
UNAM-North AmericanUniversity of Mexico(Candidate)
Master of Arts - Public Health
Montemorelos Adventist University (Candidate)
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
São Paulo Adventist University
High School Diploma -
Paranaense Adventist Academy
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