RODNEY GUNTHERBERG
1101 NE 5th Street Residence: 954. 467. 6776
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Email: rguntherberg[at]aol.com
SUMMARY
Results and Goal Oriented Entrepreneurial spirited Business Professional with diverse background with both start-up and well established publicly and privately held corporations. Adept at conceiving and implementing innovative and timely programs and processes that enhance the bottom line. Capable of teaching, training, motivating and inspiring associates, clients and consumers. Team leader and player with exceptional communication, negotiation, analytical and people skills. History of accomplishment based on experience and keen sense of observation. Areas of Strength include:

Creative Program Development
Exceptional Communication Skills
Success Motivated
Objective / Bottom Line OrientedManagement Style - Leads By Example
Earns Respect
Big Picture Thinker
Processes Efficiency / Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RSM EQUICO, Coral Springs, FL 2005 2007
Business Development Manager
Advised and consulted with business owners regarding mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and recapitalizations.
Met or exceeded sales goals every quarter.
Recognized for having one of the highest prospect to client conversion percentages.
LIVINGSTON ASSETS Budapest, Hungary 2001 2004
Director
Led two offices with11 managers and 385 employees. Responsible for the total operations of $24M Venture Capital Firm. Motivated and trained sales staff, interviewed and hired management staff. Reported to absentee owners.
Implemented sales programs designed to generate $1M per month / per office.
Established advertising and marketing to support sales quotas.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING AND HEALTH INSTITUTE, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1996 2000
Consultant
Developed curriculum for commercial / government personnel to comply with Executive order #13101 and the Environmental Protection Agencys (EPA). Recommended purchasing guide.
Generated protocols for non-toxic bacterial based cleaning agents resulting in greater efficiency.
Trained maintenance personnel on protocols for City of Fort Lauderdale.
Created logo, sales / marketing programs which heightened awareness of company in marketplace.
Undertook initial sales to City of Fort Lauderdale.
WESTINGHOUSE SECURITY CORPORATION, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, FL 1994 1995
Sales Manager
Hired, trained and coordinated Sales staff. Created and implemented builder program.
Increased sales by 52% with Builder program which pre-wired new homes during construction.
Improved salesmens closing percentages 10% by developing body language closing routine.
SOLAR SALES INC., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1980 1994
Owner, Wholesale Energy Distribution Company
Started, built and managed the largest energy related wholesale business in South Florida. Managed staff of 20 involved in all facets of the business. Designed and manufactured innovative roof penetration system pitch pan device that became a South Florida standard installation add-on to a turn key package for domestic hot water systems.
Completed energy management contracts for City of Fort Lauderdale, City of Coral Springs, FL and US Postal Service.
Developed 240 company client base generating $3M in annual sales.
Lobbied the State of Florida to establish the Watt Saver Program, consumer rebate for the installation of domestic hot water solar systems.
Provided training seminars for Florida Power & Light Watt Saver Program representatives.
Established retrofit market program for the installation of Radiant Barrier systems.
Helped create the test for the State of Florida: Department of Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board, Certified Residential Solar Water Heating Contractor License.
Tripled membership in one year in the Florida Solar Energy Industry Association.
Won Governors Award for Innovative Leadership in Energy Conservation.
Won Outstanding Leadership and Dedication Award for the Florida Solar Energy Industry Association.
HORNER INSTALLATION AND SOLAR SALES, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 1978 1980
Manager of Operations
Built solar pool heating market for Horner Equipment Company, a wholesale pool supply company. Reported directly to the owner.
Designed Master Dealer Program increasing sales from $300K to $3M in the first year.
Produced, and directed TV commercial for Co-op advertising program.
Increased sales by 400% over two years.
Became a member of Governor Bob Grahams Governors Energy Partners program which helped direct the state of Floridas energy and conservation programs.
MILITARY
E-5, United States Air Force, Hospital Administrator
40th USAF Medical Group, Aviano, Italy, Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
BS, Biology
University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
Additional Education / Training
Xerox Professional Selling Skills I & II
HONORS / AWARDS
Member, Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, South East Chapter, President 1984-85, 1986-87
Member, Board of Directors, Miami Dade Community College, Consumer Affairs, 1984
Member, Board of Directors, Florida Solar Energy Association, 1988-1989