Experience

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  LG Investments, LLC

  • LG Investments, LLC Baltimore, Maryland

  • Managing Director

    • Jul 2014 - Present
    • LG Investments, LLC Baltimore, Maryland

    As Managing Director, work closely with licensed contractor (partner) to Identify viable REO, foreclosed, and otherwise distressed properties. Purchase properties and finance the renovation for resale. Recruit partners to utilize LG Investments to fund RE projects. Investment funds are secured by deed. Advise on development and use of self-directed retirement accounts for investment in RE projects that will exceed average stocks and bond returns by as much as 30 % APR.

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  OCR Services, Inc.

  • Consultant / Vice President of Marketing and Channel Sales

    • Nov 2003 - Jul 2014

    Mr. Snyder was responsible for the development and marketing of the “Sell It Forward” ™ project; a reseller program designed to provide compliance software solutions as a profit center for the freight forwarding and logistics community. Mr. Snyder joined OCR Services in 2003 bringing more than 30 years of international business development and eCommerce business experience.

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  Leiter-Wise Rifle Company

  • Alexandria, Virginia

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Jun 2002 - Nov 2003
    • Alexandria, Virginia

    A small manufacturing, research and development company, with extensive experience and knowledge in the fields of small arms, ballistics, armor and power generation. Oversaw the manufacturing, sales and marketing of products and services. Enabled a 20 million dollar placement of the LW-499 semi / full automatic rifle and .499 caliber ammunition with the U.S. Coast Guard.

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  World Trade Services

  • President and CEO

    • Jun 2002 - Nov 2003

    Full P&L responsibility. Developed a comprehensive business and marketing plan and provided proof of concept. Secured seed funding. Designed affinity-marketing programs and presented to Fortune 1000 companies. Oversaw design specifications and development of all web based products and marketing materials. Negotiated contracts for all product outsourcing.

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  World Trade Center (California Central Coast)

  • Executive Director

    • Feb 1997 - May 2002

    Accountable for the overall management and administrative functions of the CCCWTCA including development and administration of annual budgets, business and operational plans, community relations, membership and sponsorship development, fund raising, trade promotion programs, public awareness, grant acquisition and grant compliance. Provided international trade services for small to mid-sized companies. Provided consulting services to member companies in all areas of international business including market profiling and business development, trade finance and transactional assistance such as shipping, insurance, documentation and compliance issues. Worked with local universities to provide student internships and work opportunities. Worked with local city and county governments to provide an international component for regional economic development. Returned more than $13.1 million in additional export activity through the use of military - industrial conversion grant funds. Organized various successful fund raising and showcase events.

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  Bridge International

  • President & CEO

    • Sep 1991 - Jan 1996

    Negotiated an equity finance package for business development purposes in Ukraine. Orchestrated the U.S. visit of the Deputy Chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament following the break up of the former Soviet Union. Established consulting relationships with domestic and foreign businesses facilitating high-level government contacts and navigation of business procedure and policy in Ukraine. Chartered an in-depth study of the Ukraine cement industry. Worked in conjunction with U.S. AID (Agency for International Development) IESC (International Executive Service Corp) focusing on military - industrial conversion of Ukrainian factories. Contracted for the manufacture of Ukrainian products for European distribution. Negotiated a Ukrainian joint venture for the business of bagging Ukrainian cement for export. Oversaw startup of the joint venture including sales and export of production. Formed strategic alliance with software development experts in Kharkov for validation and verification of software modules intended for avionics testing. Submitted proprietary software development model for Novell based fault-tolerant system.

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  Computer Peripherals, Inc.

  • Consultant / V.P - Computer Systems Division

    • Nov 1989 - Aug 1991

    Developed and implemented a vertical application marketing strategy employing a niche market approach for the distribution of French imported computer systems. Developed a North American network of 180 Value Added Resellers and Dealers. Established product promotion agreements with major motion picture and television studios. Developed a high product profile through the establishment of Fortune 1000 and government flagship accounts.

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  International Trading Corporation

  • Founding Partner / Vice President Marketing

    • Jan 1986 - Nov 1989

    Direct marketing start-up company. Conducted a comprehensive market analysis and developed a business and marketing plan. Founded company jointly with Middle Eastern financial partners. Proposed electronic product lines with price/performance characteristics, long-term product strategy and sources of supply. Negotiated multiple purchases of computer and peripheral stock lots and electronic product lines with domestic and foreign suppliers. Developed direct marketing and wholesale distribution channels. Responsible for all sales and marketing efforts resulting in first year pretax revenues of $800k and second year pretax revenues of 2.1 million.

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  GRG Associates, Redondo Beach, CA

  • Founder / President

    • Jan 1978 - Aug 1985

    International trading company: Import and distribution of various products from the Far East and South Pacific. Management of personal investment portfolio: Commercial real estate investment; personal yacht bare-boat charter service.

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  Continental Airlines, Inc., Los Angeles, CA

  • In-Flight Supervisor (International)

    • Mar 1973 - May 1983

    Management representative on board international flights to the South Pacific and Far East. Responsible for overseeing in-flight service, supervising aircraft cabin personnel, supervising ground personnel at international out stations, on board public relations and ticket conversions. Consistently performed in top 5% of system-wide conversion sales. Selected to represent Company in public relations activities; television, radio and press interviews at new destination cities prior to Company commencing service. Selected by company management for various In-flight Service print ad campaigns. Chosen to organize and oversee activities of In-flight Service personnel assisting with the hosting of the annual shareholders meetings in Honolulu, Hawaii from 1979 - 1982. Selected as public relations and management representative on board inaugural flights to Taipei, Taiwan; Sydney Australia; Auckland, New Zealand, Fiji and American Samoa. Selected by Chairman of the Board, Robert F. Six, as personal emissary and management representative on board charter flights of personal friends and delegates to the 1978 Republican National Convention. Active in the lobby for the Continental Airlines Employee Stock Option Plan in an unsuccessful attempt to prevent the hostile takeover of Continental Airlines by Texas Air Corp.