DANIEL P. SCHNEIDER, Sr.
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C-LEVEL MANAGEMENT / VP / DIRECTOR: Sales & Marketing
Directed multi-million dollar expansion and revenue growth of leading companies through the development of core
business segments, including new market penetration and product development. Forward-thinking entrepreneur and
innovator continually forging profitable new paths, including transforming innovative ideas into new businesses. Big
picture strategist able to connect-the-dots and create a winning platform for success. Excel in propelling growth for
new start-ups through unique and creative market penetration strategies.
• Unique blend of sales and marketing, research and development, technical and commercial insight.
• Consistent execution of wide-ranging business, marketing, communication, product launch, new offering
introductions, to bolster business opportunities into profit.
• Skilled negotiator and business developer capable of influencing sales and procuring contracts with clients
worldwide.
Brand Management • Business Development • Campaign Management • Competitive Analysis • Contract Negotiation
Competitive Product Positioning • Direct Marketing • New Product Development, Launch • Market Positioning
Sales Development, Penetration • Market Research • Go-to-Market Strategy • Product Lifecycle Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ENSCONCE DATA TECHNOLOGY, Portsmouth, NH
A Digital Data Security Company.
Executive Vice President / Co-Founder - 2004-2009
Management partner of this start-up, overseeing strategic and business mission planning, goal development, as well
as R&D, business development, and sales/marketing. Serving as Board Member, facilitated the development of the
Company’s Charter. Identified revenue streams and dual ‘go to market’ strategies. Benchmarked, orchestrated, and
led channel development, marketing collateral, training, and product development. Supervised staff of 15, successfully
marketing services to 80+ private enterprises and military/government organizations.
Key Accomplishments:
• Key participant in the R&D of the company’s 1st product - a Digital Shredder.
• Championed research of and feedback from the existing Security Market to deliver “first to market” technology – a
successful launch nationwide and internationally. Seamlessly adopted by Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC), Homeland Security, MasterCard, as well as major hospitals, RCMP - Royal Canadian Mounted Police and
Australian Federal Government and more.
THE INDEPENDENT SOURCE INC., Portsmouth, NH
National Wholesaler of Fine Jewelry.
Vice President / Co-Founder - 1999-2004
Aligned, and directed sales, marketing, business development, account management, vendor relationship building,
and client services. Oversaw all legal compliance matters. Captured and transformed leads into viable business
opportunities, continually monitoring and assessing subsequent growth. Cultivated profitable relationships with major
companies, facilitating new market development growing profits. Strengthened overall marketing planning and
implementation functions by designing a progressive action plan for the sales teams. Supervised 22.
Key Accomplishments:
• Elevated company to rank as one of the largest National Wholesalers in the US in 4 years.
• Triggered exponential growth of $44M by conceptualizing, planning, and launching strategic market penetration
and sales strategies.
Prior to 1999, held roles as Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Town & Country Fine Jewelry Inc. Worked as
Sales Manager for Gordon Brothers. Also worked as Regional Manager for Darworth Company.
EDUCATION
MBA, Suffolk University, Boston, MA
BA, Business Administration; Marketing, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH