Leadership through Organizations

I worked as an associate assistant for Dale Carnegie training in Brazil. 

Through this course, I trained people to develop their abilities to see things in different perspectives not only in their personal lives but their professional lives.

They also learned to confront, analyze, reflect and redirect their attitudes, actions, and viewpoints. As a result, they improved the way to see the world around them that directed to new approaches and discoveries in their worldviews.

1. Dale Carnegie certificate

Dale Carnegie

Connected to my worldview are my spirituality and beliefs. I worked as an assistant pastor and first elder for Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY. 

When we lead a church, we lead people as well as we share our worldviews.

Among several duties that I had, I helped the church to develop, implement and direct the nominating committee, church board meetings, religious activities, workshops, training, and conferences.

1. Here is my Elder’s certificate for the SDA churches.

Elder’s Certificate

2. Here is a nominating committee letter

Nominating Committee

3. These five letters (two from the senior pastor Claudio Vilela and three from the GNYC – Greater New York Conference former presidents) wrote for different purposes, describe my role as the assistant pastor for the Westchester Luzo-Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY.

They also describe all my duties and responsibilities to the church and community. The “Thank You” letter reflects the senior pastor’s recognition towards my work for the church and the community.

Letter to Mount Vernon (Pr. Claudio) – Thank You letter

Letter Pr. Claudio

Letters Pr. Knight and Pr. Marker

Letter Pr. Marker 2008

4. I developed two essential projects for the community:

A. Projeto Viva Melhor (Best Living Project) with the focus on communicating Jesus giving Bibles to the local community and inviting them to come to church to learn about it, and

B. Projeto Viva Melhor (Best Living Project) with the focus to communicate better health helping smokers quit smoking.

(in Portuguese)

Also, I created the program:

D. Open-door church for the community. The idea was to invite the community to come, get to know each other, start a relationship with them, and to communicate them our friendship principles followed by religious insights. In the end, we used to serve lunch to all visitors and guests.

5. I took a Nonprofit Leadership Certification Program (NLCP), promoted by Adventist Community Services by North America Division, which is designed to equip pastors and church members with strategies and professional skills to successfully lead the work in the communities.

These training focused on three significant learning outcomes:

1. Managerial skills to better accomplish administrative responsibilities of nonprofit management,

2. Leadership skills to improve participants’ abilities to affect individual and community change, and

3. Biblical concepts of holistic ministry to equip leaders for service in dynamic environments.

      Nonprofit lead   

6. Some duties:

1. Seventh-day Adventist church manual (Elders – pg.73). The link shows the elder’s duties, as a volunteer for the church working for the church and communities.

https://www.adventist.org/fileadmin/adventist.org/files/articles/information/seventh-day-adventist-church-manual_2015_updated.pdf

2. As church leader – effectively communicate the mission, plans, projects for the church and the community

As a church leader, one of my duties was to preach and communicate the church role for the members and community.

See my name in these bulletins.

In Portuguese

Westchester Bulletin 05.30.09

Westchester Bulletin 06.27.09   

4. Sabbath School Training Certificate

Certificate of participation in the Sabbath school training.

This certificate is in Portuguese with a translation to English.

7. As the assistant pastor, first elder and church leader for the Westchester Luzo-Brazilian church in Mount Vernon, NY, I invited pastor Denison Moura to do a “Special weekend with God” in my church.

See the video (in Portuguese) where Pr. Moura is greeting and inviting the church to participate in that unique program.

Also, see the letter describing his weekend with us as well as his words of recognition of my work for the church. (letter in Portuguese and English where he mentions my name and attaches my picture)

1. See: Letter Pr. Denison
2. See: the invitation video to the church

I worked as music school director for All Nations Music & Arts Center.

I was the coordinator for the I Conference of Worship and Praise In His Presence promoted by All Nations Baptist Church in Danbury, CT.

Under my coordination, among the many topics and speakers presented in the conference, we taught the influence of the music into the worship context and how they reflect our way to worship God, that at the end, they express our worldview.

1. the book that shows my name as Coordinator

Conference In His Presence

2. the flyer

Flyer-In His Presence

I understand that through school education I can enhance my experience that in the end, will improve and reflect my worldview.

At Andrews University, the main idea was to seek multiples perspectives, new knowledge, improve my education as well as my curriculum, and be aware of multicultural approaches throughout the program.

1. Andrews acceptance letter

Andrews’ admin decision

2. Pr. Claudio Vilela’s letter of appreciation in regarding my Andrews acceptance letter to enter in the Ph.D. program

Pr. Vilela Andrews Adm decision

3. LEAD 638 – Syllabus

LEAD638 – Syllabus

4. LEAD 756 – Syllabus

Lead 756-ODC-Syllabus

AP/HRM 3440: Leadership and Management skills. This course explored the importance of managerial and interpersonal skills. The course aimed to develop and critique the skills under four main headings: personal skills; interpersonal skills; group skills and specific communication skills. Through, self-awareness, case analysis, experiential learning, role plays and improvisation students experienced the importance of managing personal stress, managing conflict, building effective teams and many other managerial and interpersonal skill processes.

AP-HRM3440- Course Outline-Winter 2015-Ron Alexandrowich

EI and Team Success Report Final Version 4.8.15

AP/HRM 4495: Managing effective groups and teams. This course gave me the learning tools in how to: (1) develop my understanding of how groups and teams in organizations operate, (2) help me become adept in diagnosing and analyzing group processes, and (3) provide opportunities for building my hands-on skills in intervening in groups in a productive manner.

York AP-HRM 4495 Course Outline

EI and Team Success Final Report

AP/ADMS 4950: Principles of consulting. This course was a case-based course intended to provide students with an introduction to consulting, the consulting field, and an understanding of the critical skills and essential strategies required. Students experience the consulting engagement working with a consulting team on a real project with a real client. This course included components such as 1. the identification of client needs and project requirements, 2. the specification of project objectives and its timeline, 3. conducting research, establish the ways, and data analysis, 4. A final presentation of research showing the findings and presenting the recommendations, 5. design of new programs, strategies and solutions, and 6. implementation of the project as a whole.  

York AP-ADMS 4950 Course Outline

ADMS 4950-Screening tests for private payer market in Canada

AP/ADMS 3060: Canadian Law and Ethics at York University (Toronto – Canada): I took this course through the Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) bridging program offered to skilled immigrants in Canada.

The Business Ethics course showed the importance of social and moral obligation in business. The goal of this class was to expand the mindfulness and comprehension of ethical issues and to give valuable aspects of guiding to do better choices and analysis in moral business. The course also had the intention to provide leaders many tools in how to be better prepared to ponder, distinguish, and resolve ethical issues practiced in organizational, individual life, as well as, societal levels.

1. The York University application 

York University docs

2. The course outline

ADMS 3060 Course Outline

3. Final case assignment

Final Case Assignment, ADMS 3060, Fall 2013

AP/ADMS 3960 – International Business at York University (Toronto – Canada). The focus of this course was to acquire knowledge on how to work on the world of international business, management, and international trade by studying cultural economics, and its influence, as well as legal business and corporate structures plus governmental influences in our global economy. The key for this course was to understand the impact of globalization, the causing integration of the world economies together with the direct implications for conducting business. I also learned about international trade theory, joint strategies, multinational business theory, global financial organizations, human resource management, and legal agreements.

Course syllabus:

Syllabus ADMS 3960 (Fall 2014)

I took the course AP/ADMS 4460: Organizational Development at York University, Toronto, Canada. This course investigated, examined and proposed critiques on the diagnosis of problems, and the design and implementation of programs for employee and organizational development.

Emphasis was placed on the integration of theoretical and experiential knowledge, and the development of intervention skills as ways of understanding and responding to change in organizations.

1. ADMS 4460: Organizational Development – Course outline

ADMS 4460-OD-Course Outline

2. ADMS 4460: OD – Individual Assignment

ADMS 4460-Individual assignment

3. ADMS 4460: OD – Final Paper

ADMS 4460-OD-Final Paper

1. SPEI College & ISPG (Superior Institute of Post Graduation): Scholar report, certificate and transcript

I took a Specialization in Finance degree. Among the many classes taken, one of them discussed “administration and organization.”

Specialization in Finance dcts

2. I took an MBA Executive. This course was offered with the goal to improve the leaders and manager’s knowledge and skills. Among the many classes taken, one of them discussed “approaching and solving problems.”

MBA Executive dcts

3. Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) bridging program is offered by York University to skilled immigrants in Canada.

A. The York University Certificate

 York University Certificate

B. Course celebration (see my name under BUSINESS)

YORK – Celebrate Success 2015 Prg

C. Picture: I am in the first row, the third person from right to left.

As music school director for Escola de Musica & Artes Filadelfia (EMAF) – Philadelphia Music School & Arts Center, I had the responsibility to explore and develop a multi-cultural music education and understand how our worldview assumptions impact how we lead and approach music education.

As a result of my work, I prepared the students to perform in several recitals. I hosted, directed and performed in this recital: 

1. Escola de Musica e Artes Filadelfia (EMAF) in Danbury, Connecticut, US.

The program – EMAF 2009 Spring Recital 

The flyer –  EMAF Flyer

The newspaper report – The Immigrant Newspaper – EMAF Spring Recital 2009

The Video

As music school director for Avivar Music & Arts Center, I had the responsibility to explore and develop a multi-cultural music education and understand how our worldview assumptions impact how we lead and approach music education.

As a result of my work, I prepared the students to perform in several recitals. I hosted, directed and performed in this recital: 

2. Avivar Music & Arts Center in Danbury, Connecticut, US

Flyers in English, Portuguese and Spanish. See my name as “Direction: Prof. Osvaldo Junior”

Avivar 2011 Spring Recital (Recital da Primavera): flyer and invitation

Avivar 2011 Spring Recital (Recital da Primavera): pictures

Avivar 2011 Spring Recital (Recital da Primavera): video

As music school director for Christ for the Nations Music & Arts Center, I had the responsibility to explore and develop a multi-cultural music education and understand how our worldview assumptions impact how we lead and approach music education.

As a result of my work, I prepared the students to perform in several recitals. I hosted, directed and performed in this recital: 

3. Christ for the Nations Music & Arts Center in Toronto, Canada

Flyers in English and Portuguese. See my name as “Direction: Prof. Osvaldo Junior”

CFN Music & Arts Center – Spring Recital (Recital de Primavera): flyer and invitation

CFN Music & Arts Center – Spring Recital (Recital de Primavera): pictures 

CFN Music & Arts Center – Spring Recital (Recital de Primavera): videos

Video 1.

Video 2.

2017, Avivar Music Learning Center in Danbury, CT – Project, and activities (banner, registration, and activities)

Functional Lessons in Singing

Master Vocal Exercises

2017, Avivar Music Learning Center: Spring Recital (Recital de Primavera) program, audio and video

AMLC – Spring Recital 2017 Prg

AMLC – 2017 Spring recital – audio/video

I worked for Citibank, NA, in Brazil. I was a Region Manager responsible for nine out of 19 branches of the bank. The offices’ locations were: Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Moinhos de Vento, Blumenau, Londrina, Campinas, São Jose do Rio Preto, Ribeirão Preto e Campo Grande. To be familiarized with the bank and its product, I took many pieces of training that helped me not only to learn, but I also committed to giving my stuff the planned instruction for their growth.

Followed by Citibank, I also worked for Banorte Bank. In this regional bank, I was responsible for attending large corporations and business accounts. Through this role, I participated in several pieces of training and seminars.

Training and certificates in Portuguese. 

1. Citibank, N.A. training certificates:

    You see me on the last row, 6th from right to left.

     You see me in the middle of the first row.

2. Banorte Bank – training confirmation

Banorte 1

Banorte 2

I worked for Citibank in Brazil. I was the south region vice-president for the bank where I lead 9 branches.

As MIS (Management Information System), I developed and implemented a system that helped the bank to segment its potential customers. This program was called: Distribution strategy.

I also prepared and presented a report including a suggestion for changes to be implemented in the Citibank South region branches.

3: Citibank newsletter: Espaço Reservado – Ano V – No. 5

Citibank – Distribution Strategy

4: Copy of my presentation

Citibank-Sales Meeting Part 1

Citibank-Sales Meeting Part 2

Citibank-Sales Meeting Part 3

5: Management control reports/folder by branches

Citibank – examples of MIS reports

6. Sales Planning & Control

Citibank Sales Planning & Control

I worked for Citibank, NA, in Brazil. I was a Region Manager responsible for nine out of 19 branches of the bank. The offices’ locations were: Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Moinhos de Vento, Blumenau, Londrina, Campinas, São Jose do Rio Preto, Ribeirão Preto e Campo Grande. These are my Officer’s Performance Review for years 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993

Citibank Performance Review 1990

Citibank Performance Review 1991

Citibank Performance Review 1992

Citibank Performance Review 1993

Over the years I have achieved 19+ certificates evidencing that I was not only taking my knowledge and experiences for granted but according to my duties as a banker, manager, leader, CEO, and entrepreneur, I was always taking new training and improving myself. These certificates show the desire to approach old things and how to be better as a leader and human developer, with new techniques and information.

As my mother language is Portuguese from Brazil, I also took English classes to improve my fluency in this language.

The training and certificates are in Portuguese.

1. Certificate: Work Market

2. Certificate: Treinamento Programado a Distancia – TPD/IOB

3. Certificate: Servico Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial – SENAC

Certificates and training are in Portuguese.

4. Certificate: Treinamento Programado a Distancia – TPD/IOB

5. Certificate: Servico de Apoio as Micro e Pequenas Empresas do Parana – SEBRAE/PR

6. Certificate: Servico Nacional de Aprendizagem Comercial – SENAC

Certificates and training are in Portuguese.

7. Certificate: VII Congresso Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores – FENABRAVE

8. Training at VOLKSWAGEN

9. Certificate: Instituto Cultural Assobrav – ICA

Certificates and training are in Portuguese.

10. Certificate: FENABRAVE e SINCODIV-PR

11. Certificate: Instituto Brasileiro de Desenvolvimento Empresarial – IBDE

12. Certificate: ASSOBRAV/Cons. Regional VII

13. Certificate: VIII Congresso Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores – FENABRAVE

14. VOLKSWAGEN

15. First Congresso de Telemarketing do Parana

16. Certificate: IX Congresso Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores – FENABRAVE

17. Centro de Treinamento Universidade-Empresa

18. Certificate: X Congresso Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores – FENABRAVE

19. As my mother language is Portuguese from Brazil, I also took English classes to improve my fluency in this language.

This was my first experience as Music School Director for All Nations School of Music in Danbury, Connecticut, US.

See the school project presentation, a school banner, a banner promoting a voice workshop, a registration form, and a newspaper ad.

ANSM 2005 Project Presentation

By the time I was a choir director at Woodbridge church, I performed in many events which the goal was to attract the community to come, know, and join with us in our activities. I developed a flyer announcing our programs. We promoted a few “Family Fun Day” for the community with the idea that fellowship is a community, and the last one was the BBQ & Movie, a family fun event.
1. Woodbridge SDA church in Woodbridge, ON – Church flyer to the community.

2. Family Fun Day – Fellowship is Community

3. & 4. BBQ & Movie – A Family Fun Event: flyer and pictures

As Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Montalve Monte Alegre Veiculos, a Volkswagen car dealership located in Telemaco Borba, Parana, Brazil, I was not only assigned to promote a re-engineering for the company but to be the best car dealership in the state.

I assumed full responsibility for redesigning the organization as well as to elaborate on a growth plan.

1. Letter to Citizenship and Immigration Canada describing my duties as President of the company

Montalve – letter of recommendation

2. Management control reports by departments (new and used vehicles, parts and services)

Montalve – example of MIS reports

3. Copy of several meetings and statements illustrating the change process and strategies

Montalve – meeting 1

Montalve – meeting 2

Montalve – meeting 3

On August 2015, in my trip to Brazil, I had the opportunity to contribute as a consultant with two workshops for Diniz & Diniz, an accounting office, in its process of implement and development changes.

I prepared and presented the following topics: 1. Inteligencia emocional: Como suas emoções influenciam sua vida no trabalho e em casa (Emotional Intelligence: How your emotions influence your life at home and work), and 2. Como ser um líder de Sucesso (How to be a successful leader). IN PORTUGUESE.

1. Flyer invitation to participate in the workshops (in Portuguese)

2. Email sent to all participants

Email to all Diniz participants

3. PowerPoint Presentation(PPT) for EI: How your emotions influence your life at work, and at home (Inteligência Emocional: Como suas emoções influenciam sua vida no trabalho e em casa)

EI Presentation-Your emotions-Diniz&Diniz

3.1 Pictures:

4. PowerPoint Presentation(PPT) for How to be a successful leader (Como ser um líder de sucesso)

EI Presentation-Your emotions-Diniz&Diniz

G: 4.1 Pictures

Whetten-Leading Positive Change Ch10

As the music school director, I prepared different policies for students and professors. These policies used to give them directions on how to behave accordingly to ethics code and school principles.

Policies:

policy-EMAFOCT-09

Policy Fall 2016

POLICY PROF.

Policy Fall 2020-21