Experience

Hopewell Sales and Marketing LLC

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Partner

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area SUMMARY OF ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS • Exceptional communicator and polished presenter with expertise in consultative selling. • Strategic planning for new products in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. • Problem-solving executive who assisted the U.S. Minister-Counselor Team in Brazil to implant the U.S. Department of Commerce Brazil Innovation Program. • Trade and diplomatic relationship development for U.S. states of Utah, Colorado, and Texas in Brazil, with drafting… Show more SUMMARY OF ABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS • Exceptional communicator and polished presenter with expertise in consultative selling. • Strategic planning for new products in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors. • Problem-solving executive who assisted the U.S. Minister-Counselor Team in Brazil to implant the U.S. Department of Commerce Brazil Innovation Program. • Trade and diplomatic relationship development for U.S. states of Utah, Colorado, and Texas in Brazil, with drafting and signing of a Texas/Sao Paulo State Business Expansion MOU. • Strong teaching & public speaking abilities in international trade at Universities in Brazil and in North America, and biofuels by invitation of the U.S. Fuel Research Lab, and the Pentagon. • Team building and staff training at the U.S. Department of Commerce, as Team Leader for the Medical and Pharmaceutical Regulatory sectors. • Innovative change agent, turning around a Canadian/Mexican fresh fruit salad plant in Mexico. Show less



Chamber of the Americas

• United States
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director for Brazil

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Denver, Colorado, United States To assist members and companies in the Americas to connect in business, and cultural exchanges. To attract new members and facilitate business interaction, creating value to their projects in the Americas. Here is our work principle: VALUABLE FINAL PRODUCTS. "By definition, a Valuable Final Product is something that can be exchanged with other activities in return for support. Long-range survival of the individual, companies and organization (even countries) is attained in this fashion… Show more To assist members and companies in the Americas to connect in business, and cultural exchanges. To attract new members and facilitate business interaction, creating value to their projects in the Americas. Here is our work principle: VALUABLE FINAL PRODUCTS. "By definition, a Valuable Final Product is something that can be exchanged with other activities in return for support. Long-range survival of the individual, companies and organization (even countries) is attained in this fashion. A valuable final product (VFP) is valuable because it is potentially or factually EXCHANGEABLE. Simply put, if I ask you for something VALUABLE, I will give you something VALUABLE IN RETURN. Simple as that. The reverse is true". Show less



Candex do Brasil Ltda

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 1987 - Nov 2022

  São Paulo, Brazil Candex Brazil office assists entrepreneurs interested in doing business with Brazil, and through our associates in the USA, we assist Brazilians to enter the Texas Market, offering market research and Investment Visas services. Mr. Lemes is a former U.S. Department of Commerce Business Development Officer.



Envoy Medical Brazil

• Administrator

  • May 2013 - Dec 2021

  São Paulo Area, Brazil Responsible for Envoy's daily affairs, working under Power of Attorney to register the company's product, liaison with hospitals and medical doctors and local Brazilian authorities. Office Management, import, and warehousing.



greater:SATX

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Brazil Representative

  • Aug 2006 - 2020

  São Paulo Area, Brazil Free Trade Alliance San Antonio (now Greater: SATX) was a membership organization focused on international business. The Alliance helped its members to enter new international markets, influence trade-related laws and policies, and worked with foreign companies coming into San Antonio and the South Texas region. The Alliance also impacted the local economy by attracting foreign companies to set up business in San Antonio through the International Business Development Center (IBDC). Lastly, the… Show more Free Trade Alliance San Antonio (now Greater: SATX) was a membership organization focused on international business. The Alliance helped its members to enter new international markets, influence trade-related laws and policies, and worked with foreign companies coming into San Antonio and the South Texas region. The Alliance also impacted the local economy by attracting foreign companies to set up business in San Antonio through the International Business Development Center (IBDC). Lastly, the Alliance was committed to preparing students to work in all aspects of international business through various student programs. Show less



Colorado Secretary of State's Office

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Colorado Trade Representative in Brazil

  • 2001 - 2009

  São Paulo, Brazil Brazilian Trade Representative, assisting the Colorado State International Economic Development program to find market opportunities for Colorado companies of all sectors. Assisting in commercial and diplomatic realtions between Brazil and Colorado.



Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Trade Representative for the State of Utah in Brazil

  • 2000 - 2008

  São Paulo, Brazil • Consultation – When contacted by a Utah Client, the in-country Trade Representative will provide brief telephone/e-mail consultation to the Utah Client that a) discusses the market situation b) defines basic local market risk and opportunities c) discusses follow up measures. • Lead Generation –Trade Representative should discuss the market potential and other relevant aspects to inform the Utah client of its potential in the market the Trade Representative operates. The… Show more • Consultation – When contacted by a Utah Client, the in-country Trade Representative will provide brief telephone/e-mail consultation to the Utah Client that a) discusses the market situation b) defines basic local market risk and opportunities c) discusses follow up measures. • Lead Generation –Trade Representative should discuss the market potential and other relevant aspects to inform the Utah client of its potential in the market the Trade Representative operates. The Trade Representative will offer this introductory information to the Utah client free of charge and will use a reliable database and in-country contacts to inform the Utah client adequately. • Matchmaking – The Trade Representative will provide matchmaking meetings for the Utah Client. The Trade Representative should arrange 3-5 first-round meetings upon the Utah client’s request. Additionally, the Trade Representative should supply the Utah Client with basic information about the “in-country” company prior to the actual meetings (i.e. company literature, web-address, or clear information should no literature or web address be available, etc.). Show less



U.S. Department of Commerce

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Business Development Officer and Team Leader

  • Jul 1997 - Jan 2000

  São Paulo, Brazil As team leader for cosmetics and toiletries, medical equipment, drugs and pharmaceuticals sectors, incumbent coordinates the planning and implementation of the U.S.-Brazil program to facilitate transfer of goods, services and management from U.S. business to host country business through sales, licensing, joint ventures and ohter business relationships. Identifies broad trends and recommends projects to be widely reported to U.S. businesses. Coordinates and is responsible for the timeliness and… Show more As team leader for cosmetics and toiletries, medical equipment, drugs and pharmaceuticals sectors, incumbent coordinates the planning and implementation of the U.S.-Brazil program to facilitate transfer of goods, services and management from U.S. business to host country business through sales, licensing, joint ventures and ohter business relationships. Identifies broad trends and recommends projects to be widely reported to U.S. businesses. Coordinates and is responsible for the timeliness and quality of all reports and periodic publication for the assigned sectors. Reports directly to the PCO. Show less



Government of Canada

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Commercial Officer

  • 1982 - 1986

  São Paulo, Brazil In charge of the high technology portfolio, stimulating two-way trade between Brazil and Canada. Selected assignments included the aircraft, airspace, defense, pharmaceuticals, and medical technologies areas. Led several missions to Canada in these areas. Advised the Canadian Consul Commercial and Canadian corporations on investments and ways of doing business in Brazil. Identified two-way trade opportunities, promoting Canadian products and services in South America.