This Executive Biography details the education and career of LoriAnne Reeves.
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LoriAnne Reeves is the Founder of Reeves Business & Leadership Consulting. She is a Global Business & Leadership Strategist, Human Potential Expert, Change Agent, Relationship Expert, and Psychological Sales & Money Coach to those who know it takes more than skill to succeed in business and within organizations.
LoriAnne works globally with clients on their expertise, strategy, and leadership at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and relationships. This work bridges the gap between the business and leader, growing and maintaining sustainable results and where change happens quickly.
We show our clients how leadership is an ongoing evolution from being an intelligent leader to a visionary leader on their path to changing their organizations, businesses, and themselves. We are known for our leading-edge, full-immersion experiences in Leadership & Business Development and the neuroscience of human potential.
EDUCATION
LoriAnne’s academic career began at St Joseph’s College in West Hartford, Connecticut, majoring in the arts. This did not challenge her innate leadership and arts and science skills. She received a full Textile Chemistry Scholarship at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. She was the only woman in the department.
She held leadership roles at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, including the Department’s Student Board. One of her achievements was a project on the correct commercial dyes for new textiles being brought to market. The results were shared at the New England Conference of Textiles and featured in their journal. LoriAnne also did an internship teaching in the local school district on careers in the arts and sciences which tapped into her innate leadership.
Primary Contact: LoriAnne Reeves - lorianne@loriannereeves.com
EARLY CAREER
LoriAnne started her professional career with General Tire and Rubber Company, Toledo, Ohio, as a Quality Control Manager. During this time, she married and moved to Houston, Texas, where she was hired as a Sales Rep with a five-state territory with Nalco. She was named Sales Rep of the Year in her second year. She quickly became the manager of a national territory bringing a new FDA-approved product to the beer and wine industry.
From the arts to being the only woman in the textile chemistry department, teaching to lead sales rep to sales management, and working with people – all lead to her ability to see ahead and create change, which was instrumental to what followed. LoriAnne is an innovator and leader who was consistently the one that others confided in and came for guidance.
Consistently in leadership roles and working closely with people in transition, LoriAnne decided to pursue her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the Marriage and Family Department at the University of Houston.
She held leadership roles at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, including the Department’s Student Board. One of her achievements was a project on the correct commercial dyes for new textiles being brought to market. The results were shared at the New England Conference of Textiles and featured in their journal. LoriAnne also did an internship teaching in the local school district on careers in the arts and sciences which tapped into her innate leadership.
From the corporate world to entrepreneurship
LoriAnne transitioned after graduate school to become a Licensed Professional Psychotherapist. As a former sales rep, she was a great listener and knew how businesses ran, which helped when she opened her own counseling and consulting business. Throughout her years, LoriAnne has learned how to use her skills from one environment to the next, which enhanced her ability to be successful. From leadership to sales, to transformation and innovation to creating results for clients, it has all come together in her work today.
After graduate school, LoriAnne was hired by Houston Galveston Institute to work with clients. She was promoted to the manager of the Children’s Protective Services contract for the Institute, assigning cases to the other staff therapists, attending court hearings, and liaison for local and regional meetings with other agencies while attending to her caseload.
From the arts to being the only woman in the textile chemistry department, teaching to lead sales rep to sales management, and working with people – all lead to her ability to see ahead and create change, which was instrumental to what followed. LoriAnne is an innovator and leader who was consistently the one that others confided in and came for guidance.
Consistently in leadership roles and working closely with people in transition, LoriAnne decided to pursue her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the Marriage and Family Department at the University of Houston.
She held leadership roles at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, including the Department’s Student Board. One of her achievements was a project on the correct commercial dyes for new textiles being brought to market. The results were shared at the New England Conference of Textiles and featured in their journal. LoriAnne also did an internship teaching in the local school district on careers in the arts and sciences which tapped into her innate leadership.
The Collaborative Language System
During her graduate studies, she pursued a yearlong internship at Houston Galveston Institute. The Institute was known for innovation in the therapy room. LoriAnne spent her internship using the Collaborative Language System with clients, a leading-edge approach using language as the tool to transformation with clients. It was an exciting year being part of that, and it was a milestone in her work, taking this innovative approach to other areas in her career and building more of it into the work she does today on multiple levels. Innovation is a common thread for LoriAnne, and leadership moved with her in her transitions throughout her career.
BUSINESSES FOUNDED BY LORIANNE REEVES
Bay Area Consultation & Associates
Founded as a counseling center, Bay Area Consultation and Associates (BAC) provided therapy for the local community for adults, families, couples, and children. LoriAnne worked with the local community and became the go-to therapist for families experiencing crises. She headed the Families in Crisis program for the city. The business grew, adding more therapists to the organization and providing supervision for new therapists working for Bay Area Consultation and others. LoriAnne became an approved supervisor of other therapists for the State of Texas and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy.
As the business grew, other programs were added and incorporated into the consulting world. LoriAnne was well known for working with couples and challenging cases, and over time was asked to consult with business partners and entrepreneurial couples. With her wide range of experience in leadership, sales, and strategy, she began working with major companies around difficult leaders and their teams.
Programs and services provided through BAC
DESIGNS by LoriAnne
A creative design business that included original designs for women’s clothing with a specific clientele in mind. These designs were sold to the women’s boutique market, online, and at trade expos. The business had a handmade fabric line and digitally printed fabrics designed for clients. The company was sold for a profit in 2016.
LoriAnne Reeves, LLC
Business Strategist, Sales Strategist & Coach, and Money Psychology Expert to business owners committed to growing their businesses to multiple six figures to over 7-figures using strategy and psychology, knowing it takes both for sustainable growth in impact and income.
Created retreats and masterminds for a full immersion experience so clients could overcome barriers to their success in life and business.
Ran entire sales teams for major industry thought leaders at large events closing millions.
Leader to million-dollar-plus businesses providing strategy, sales training, and sales coaching as a psychological sales expert and business strategist for business growth.
Working with business partners and entrepreneurial couples for increased relationships and workflow.
Reeves Business & Leadership Consulting (LoriAnne Reeves, LLC)
LoriAnne Reeves is the Founder of Reeves Business & Leadership Consulting. She is a Global Leadership & Business Strategist, Human Potential Expert, Change Agent, Relationship Expert, and Psychological Sales & Money Coach to those who know it takes more than skill to succeed in business and within organizations. LoriAnne works globally with clients on their expertise, strategy, and leadership at the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and relationships. This work bridges the gap between the business and leader, growing and maintaining sustainable results and where change happens quickly. We show our clients how leadership is an ongoing evolution from an intelligent smart leader to a visionary leader on their path to changing their organizations, businesses, and themselves. We are known for our leading-edge, full-immersion experiences in Leadership & Business Development and the neuroscience of human potential.
Clients work with us in several formats:
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND AWARDS
SAMPLE SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
OTHER NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND INTERVIEWS
VOLUNTEERISM
LoriAnne has consistently given back to her community over the years, starting in high school by visiting the elderly and being part of the Youth Council.
In college, she was part of the Board of the student association for careers in textile, textile science, and design.
Once she started her career, she was a committee member for the Chemical Society of Houston, the National Association of Female Executives, and Women in Sales Network of Houston.
During graduate school, LoriAnne was president of the student association for the Marriage & Family Therapy Association. She also volunteered for Bay Area Family Services, teaching parenting classes and in-home visits for families in need of resources for children to thrive.
Upon graduation from graduate school, she was heavily involved and part of the team of the Texas Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, who were able to pass the Licensed Marriage & Family Therapy Act, which established graduates from marriage & family therapy programs in Texas to sit for a license in their area of expertise. She also was a committee member for the Houston Association for Marriage & Therapy Association.
LoriAnne was President of the School Board for four years for True Cross School in Dickinson, Texas. She was the coed indoor soccer team’s head coach for two years. She also volunteered in the gifted program.
Later, LoriAnne supported her church, Shrine of the True Cross Church, by leading a capital campaign to raise $1M+ for a youth sports facility and building upkeep.
LoriAnne was President of Alliance Competitive Soccer League for 4 years. The League comprised of 14 boys and girls teams, ages 10 – 17, who competed at the highest level in the greater Houston area. She was also head coach for a 16-year-old competitive boys team within the league.
Over the years, she has been a team committee member leading efforts to grow several professional women’s organizations, including the National Association of Women Business Owners and eWomen Network. During her time with NAWBO, she ran Masterminds for members to grow their impact and income.
Currently, LoriAnne volunteers with American Corporate Partners (ACP), providing coaching for military spouses and retired military officers to build and grow businesses.
