Russ S. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

STG Commodities Inc. distributes agricultural products around the world, as well as trading environmentally friendly packaging for the farming industry.Our company is always committed to uniting business intelligence in the agricultural commodities arena.We trade avocados, papayas, flowers, and moldable fiber trays for fruits and vegetables.We are large enough to deliver on our promises and small enough to give our clients professional and reliable attention in a boutique style. In the early STG days I’ve Led global waste management and recycling consulting services, resulting in sustainable solutions for clients.• Developed market entry strategies for international investors, facilitating successful business ventures.• Provided expertise in regulatory compliance and certification advisory for agricultural products and medical narcotics.

• Leading strategic cultivation and transformation of non-psychoactive cannabis for medical use in Antioquia, Colombia.• Implementing corporate policy to generate employment opportunities in rural areas, focusing on empowering women and the elderly.• Oversee research centers focusing on sustainable production and meeting international standards.

Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Se

• Managed export operations of recyclable materials, wood pulp, and biofuels in Russia, CIS countries, and Northern Europe with Ekman Group.• Traded various recycling grades like OCC, ONP, CBS, DLK, SOP, SWL, HDPE, LDPE, PET.• Developed business relationships and provided market guidance in the forest products supply chain.

New York, Us

• Developed eco-friendly packaging solutions for various industries, competing successfully with Chinese importers.• Managed operations and logistics to ensure timely delivery of products.• Implemented sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact.• Collaborated with clients to customize packaging solutions to meet their specific needs.

Medellin, Antioquia, Co

**Strategic Management and Advisory in the Medical Cannabis Industry**In 2019, I was a license applicant in the State of New Jersey for the medical cannabis industry. Unfortunately, I was one of 125 applicants competing for six licenses, and the state’s Department of Health’s actions were highly questionable. There were numerous allegations of lawsuits and corruption involving the department.Due to the challenging and unfair circumstances, I decided to relocate abroad. I obtained my cannabis cultivation license in Colombia, which proved to be a much more straightforward and transparent process compared to navigating the complexities of dealing with the New Jersey Governor and his political associates.

• Conducted extensive research and development work with medical cannabis in collaboration with physicians and prominent U.S. Universities.• Established ties with the medical community to conduct pre-clinical studies on various clinical problems using standardized preparations of Cannabinoids and nutraceuticals.

Lviv, Lvivska, Ua

Software Development

• Spearheaded the development of custom software engineering solutions for offshore software development and QA resources at N-iX Partners Inc.• Led the creation of innovative applications and complex IT solutions, driving efficiency in the industry.• Achieved significant revenue growth through strategic project management and client collaboration, positively impacting the company's bottom line.

Mahwah, Nj, Cy

• Developed and implemented innovative water desalination technologies for Arbok Water LLC in high electricity cost countries.• Ensured compliance with brine discharge laws and utilized salty bodies of water for sustainable water solutions.• Led strategic initiatives to expand market presence and drive growth in the environmental technology sector.

Princeton, New Jersey, Us

• Co-founded Artezio Technologies Inc, an ISO 9001:2008 certified Custom Software Development Company in the Greater New York City Area.• Led a team of Microsoft and Salesforce certified developers to create innovative applications for clients worldwide.• Achieved successful project deliveries resulting in increased client satisfaction and revenue growth.• Developed strong skills in project management, software development, and client relationship building.

Mahwah, Nj, Us

• Managed marketing campaigns for small businesses in Bergen County, NJ, driving increased revenue and brand awareness.• Developed strategic partnerships with local businesses to optimize advertising goals and increase customer engagement.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

• consistently participated in high-level meetings at the Department of State in Washington DC to facilitate collaboration between Russian and American officials, enhancing economic growth and bilateral relations.• Worked closely with a dedicated team at the U.S.-Russia Business Council to promote Russian-American business partnerships and mutual benefits.

• Traded OCC, ONP, CBS, DLK, SOP, SWL, HDPE, LDPE, PET recycling grades in Russia & CIS.• Managed exclusive representation for Ekman Recycling Inc, USA division of Ekman Group.• Developed strong relationships with clients to drive sales and increase market share.• Implemented strategic pricing strategies to maximize profitability and achieve sales targets.

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• Co-founded Villa4vacation, a vacation rental properties search engine with over 6000 holiday homes and half a million guests.• Successfully sold the business in 2015, now based in California.

Villa4Vacation.comTravel Search Engine and PortalSOLD the company in 2014

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• Supervised network engineers and technicians at a state-of-the-art NOC facility.• Managed major service contracts for top financial institutions like JPMorgan Chase and CitiGroup.• Led Cisco Systems gear provisioning for Ground Zero Recovery project and T-Mobile SONET ring project in Long Island.

Alpharetta, Ga, Us

Cisco routers installation and configuration, Data Centers setup.

Farmingdale, Ny, Us

• Managed fiber optics integration project, installation of Extreme Networks and Cisco switches and routers.• Developed business relationships with NYC commercial properties landlords to drive growth.• Achieved successful project completion resulting in improved network efficiency and client satisfaction.

New York, Ny, Us

• Installed and configured Cisco routers at Lewco Securities/ Chase Projects.• Upgraded equipment for Y2K compliance and worked on Jersey City Data Center migration project.• Collaborated on the floor of New York Stock Exchange, Chicago Exchange, Philadelphia Exchange, and San Francisco Exchange.

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• Managed Fiber Optics CCTV consulting Network Project with Local 3 and Local 164 at Ground Zero World Trade Center site.• Collaborated with teams to ensure seamless communication and implementation of network infrastructure.• Implemented cutting-edge technology to enhance security measures and optimize network performance.

London, Greater London, Gb