Insurance Service
Resume:
post office box ****
stafford, texas *****
usa
international trophy room appraisals T 281-***-****
specializing in valuing hunting trophies & zoological collections
****@******************.***
www.taxidermyappraiser.com
TAXIDERMY VALUATION INTRODUCTION
Fair Market Value Appraisals & Consulting
Courtroom/Mediation Experience
International Trophy Room Appraisals is a full service hunting trophy appraisal firm offering fair
market value and replacement value appraisals. We offer extensive experience with over 19 years
importing and exporting zoological collectables for commerce. Our goal is to tailor our appraisal
services to meet the needs of our clients with strict adherence to the ethical attributes of a
professional appraisal. We have traveled globally in the course of doing business to Africa,
Canada, China, Philippines, United States to name a few places. We have a deep appreciation for
our wildlife resources with a belief that legal hunting plays an important part in conservation.
Areas of expertise include:
Valuations
o Insurance
o Estate
o Liquidation
o IRS
o Divorce
o General Documentation
Civil Litigation
o Probate
o Insurance
o Divorce
Court Experience
Mediation Experience
J. Rod Smith
Member in Good Standing
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
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EDUCATION
University of Houston
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Trophy Room Appraisals 1998-Present
J. Rod Smith, Owner/Certified Appraiser
Provide valuation and appraisal services including valuing and cataloging hunting trophies and
zoological collectables serving individuals, corporations and organizations.
Provide fair market value and replacement value appraisals utilizing criteria including
rarity of the species, record book ranking and condition of each mount.
Develop comprehensive and historical catalogue of zoological trophies using our own
database that we developed for International Trophy Room Appraisals which includes
both common and scientific names of each animal to optimize value of collection. This
professional report can be updated as needed to reflect true market value in a business or
professional portfolio.
Official Scoring Credentials from:
Safari Club International Insurance
o
Rowland Ward
o
Texas Record Book of Exotics
o
Retained as expert witness in civil actions regarding fair market value of zoological
artifacts and have made opinions to private individuals and organizations.
Provide realistic valuation to serve as benchmark for making informed decisions on
handling the dispensation process, protecting valuable trophies and preserving
investments.
Wildlife Etc. 1993-Present
J. Rod Smith, Owner
Privately owned import/export company specializing in the sale of legally imported game
products including professionally tanned Burchell s zebra skin rugs and other game skins,
European mounts (skulls), taxidermy mounts, and curios such as ostrich egg shells.
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Legal acquisition and importation of zoological artifacts from various countries in
Southern Africa and manage the distribution of products in a global market.
Liaison with US and Foreign government officials regarding legal issues in the commerce
of zoological collectables.
Developed a product line to maximize the use of our limited game resources. Work
closely with suppliers to meet or exceed customer s expectations.
Developed database of zoological specimens including common and scientific name.
Hands on marketing development via website advertising and e-commerce sites, trade
publications and customer relations.
Hold 17 year licensee by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service for the purpose of
importing and exporting zoological collections for commerce.
Provide turn-key trophy room and zoological collectables liquidations at private sale and
public auction. One of our auctions drew media attention from the Miami Herald which
featured J. Rod Smith and Willdife Etc. The article documented a court ordered
bankruptcy sale that we were holding in Fort Meyers, Florida.
Presently working to open new markets in Asia to sell our products and develop new
products with our Asian counter parts.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Import/Export License
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
AFFILIATIONS
International Trophy Room Appraisals and Willdife Etc. are proud to support the following
organizations.
Safari Club International Boone and Crocket Club
Dallas Safari Club Houston Safari Club
Certified Appraisers Guild of America Conservation Force
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J. Rod Smith (White Shirt)-Owner/Certified Appraiser
International Trophy Room Appraisals
In the Bush
Republic of Botswana
Southern Africa
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