Development Real Estate

ROBERT F. GUENTTER JR.

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STRATEGY ANALYSIS PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP

Proven to triage business issues, develop go-forward strategies, and implement creative solutions to generate results

Accomplished in turning around operations through innovation and a commitment to achieving

performance excellence

Establish and motivate high-performance teams of employees and volunteers to focus on mission and vision achievement

L E A D E R S H I P SNAPSHOT

Business & Academic Program Leadership… Turned around a struggling adult education program, doubled program offerings, secured Credentials

academic partnerships, catapulted quality to acquire accreditation,

Certified Strategic Planner

quadrupled student enrollment, and built operating reserves from $600K

to $1.5M+. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

B usiness Strategy… Built firm to a team of skilled strategists adept

Master’s in Public

i n driving corporate strategy, business planning, and grant acquisition and Administration

administration expertise. Secured $40M+ in grants; contributed to 250+

Strengths

p rojects; and gained expertise in community, real estate, and economic

development. Catalyst for Change

Visionary Leadership

Community Development… Infused small city with economic and

community development, securing $5.5M in funding won 92% of grants Stakeholder Relations

applied for to fuel revitalization of downtown Zanesville including

Performance Excellence

renovation of 500+ homes, new roads, a new water tower, and creation of

200+ in-community jobs. Culture-Shaping I n iti atives

Business Needs Assessment

T urnaround Leadership… Turned a “sleepy” bus company into

Ohio’s #1-ranked transit system and one of the best small bus systems in Organizational

t he United States as recognized by the U.S. Department of Transportation. T r ansformation

I ncreased community engagement, boosted ridership 24%, and drove robust

budget surplus.

P RO F ESS I O NAL E XPE R I E NCE

Mid-East Career and Technology Centers – Zanesville, OH

Adult Education Director 2003-present

“Adult Education services, operations, finances, course offerings, and instruction have thrived under Rob’s

leadership…”

“…able to bring an outlook or problem-solving solution to the administrative team that we would not have

t hought of.”

Excerpts from performance reviews

Hold senior leadership role providing strategic vision and long-term program planning for the Career and Technology

Center with a $3.5M budget, 2,500 students, and 130 indirect and 15 direct reports. Assumed responsibility for a

struggling program losing $200K / year with f lat enrollment and the need for the district to subsidize the budget.

W ithin 2 years, turned program around to operate with a surplus of $1.5M, doubled programs offered from 6 to 11

w ith 2 more in development, evaluated quality levels, revised curriculum, and reallocated personnel resources to

maximize contributions and outcomes.

Ea rned the 2012 Ohio ACTE Pacesetter Award (out of 250+) for innovation and leadership in adult

education

Performance Excellence: O rchestrated the business, marketing, and program leadership critical in turning

a round the center even amid the economic downturn to achieve a 430% increase in enrollment, an 80% student

retention rate, an 85%+ student-earned credential rate, an 80%+ job placement rate, and a $1.5M+ increase in net

operating reserves.

P rocess & Procedure Design: Developed the systems and protocols to secure North Central Accreditation,

meeting U.S. Department of Education standards critical in offering financial aid to 70%+ of the school

population.

F inancial Management: I ncreased carry forward balance from $500K to $1.5M+ with 7 of 9 years in the

b lack, and the reinvestment capital to continue to grow programs and position school as a competitive education

partner.

T u rnaround Leadership: A nalyzed school and program needs, identified opportunities to improve

performance, and turned around financials within 2 years to enjoy 7 years of financial solvency and the ability to

reinvest in the program.

M arket Analysis: Demonstrated vision for adult workforce needs in the market, creating new programs to

meet local needs and focusing on quality, program improvements, and college credit transfer partnerships.

I ndustry Alliances: Negotiated regional College Credit Transfer partnerships for each of the school’s full-

time programs, made possible by elevating program standards and ensuring one year of work equaled one year of

college credit.

ROBERT F. GUENTTER J R.

P age T wo of T h r ee

740-***-**** r f g assoc@gma i l .co m

P R O F ESS I O NA L E X P E R I E N C E – C O N T I N U E D

Resource and Program Developer 1992-1998

Championed special projects on an ad hoc basis involving energy efficiency, building renovations and expansions,

technology upgrades, grant acquisition and administration, program development, personnel administration, and Title

I V coordination.

P roject Leadership: M anaged $4M in energy efficiency, trades building renovations, facility expansions,

and technology deployment. Forged collaboration with internal and external stakeholders architects,

construction teams, teachers, program leaders to ensure milestones were achieved and projects were completed

on time and within budget.

F unding Acquisition: H ighly successful in partnering with teachers and program managers to identify

f unding sources, assemble convincing grant applications, and secure and administer more than $4.5M in district

educational grants.

P rogram Development: C reated new programs from the ground up involving researching, selecting, and

developing curriculum; hiring talented instructors; marketing programs to increase awareness; and coordinating

i nitial onboarding.

Personnel Administration: Served as a human resources partner in the review and redevelopment of job

descriptions for all 400+ district associates. Managed Title IV including navigating and resolving disputes and

noncompliance claims.

RFG Associates, Inc. – Zanesville, OH

President 1988-present

Provided consultation in the areas of corporate strategy, business planning, and grant acquisition, working extensively

w ith clients in the nonprofit and for-profit arenas. Manage million-dollar-plus real estate and infrastructure

development projects, community and economic development plans, and business expansion initiatives requiring cross-

functional stakeholder coordination. Source funding opportunities for clients and administer grants throughout entire

p roject lifecycle. Grew support team to a small group of focused, client-centric professionals equipped to lead projects

f rom concept to completion.

P roject Management & Funding Acquisition: Secured $40M+ in grants and low-interest loans for 250+

client projects encompassing community health and development, public safety, economic development, education,

housing, social services, parks and recreation, and infrastructure development. Administer grants, within budget,

w ith no audit findings.

Strategic Planning: Evaluated needs and leveraged research and market intelligence to craft 50+ business,

community, and strategic plans, earning First Place and a $10K award in a 2009 Chamber of Commerce Business

P lan Competition.

Community Development: I dentified opportunities for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and

community stakeholders to collaborate in the development of new community offerings. Secured grant funding,

acquired low-interest loans, and developed budgets to support project completion.

Economic Development: Worked with the city to purchase prime commercial land, subdivide to create in-

demand parcels, and negotiate zoning and tax incentives with businesses, fueling economic development and job

creation.

I nfrastructure Development: Collaborated with government, private sector, and agency representatives to

develop county-wide economic development plans and to create an Economic Development Office for Perry County.

Facilitated retreat for 40 professionals to conduct SWOT analysis of current conditions and create strategies for

g rowth.

City of Zanesville – Zanesville, OH

Di rector of Community Development 1989-1992 C ity Planner 1986-1989

Promoted rapidly and tasked with changing the landscape of Zanesville by working collaboratively with community

i nfluencers to shape the future for 26K+ residents. Secured funding for economic and infrastructure development

i nitiatives, judiciously allocating approximately $5M in funding to build the city’s fi rst industrial park, new roads, and

a new water tower.

F unding Acquisition: Authored 38 grant applications and awarded 35 state and federal grants exceeding

$5.5M driving downtown revitalization projects including improvements to 500+ housing units. Led 2-year effort

to revise City Zoning Map / Ordinance. Fueled the development of 200+ new jobs in the community.

ROBERT F. GUENTTER JR.

P age T h r ee of T h r ee

740-***-**** r f g assoc@gma i l .co m

FO U N D A T I O N A L EX P E R I E N C E

Muskingum Authority of Public Transit (ZBus) – Zanesville, OH

Executive Director 1984-1986

Evaluated existing offerings and infrastructure and identified opportunities to improve marketing, safety, internal

controls, and routes. Drove strategic operational improvements to increase ridership 24% and fuel a budget surplus of

6% on a $780K budget. Took an entrepreneurial approach to energizing a small bus company with vision and culture,

w ith the Chamber of Commerce recognizing hard work and results through a reception in honor of ZBus’ drivers.

Performance Improvement: Led turnaround effort to create what was named the #1 Ohio Public Transit

System by ODOT and one of the best small bus systems in the nation by the United States Department of

T ransportation.

ACADE M I C CR E D EN T I A LS

Penn State – State College, PA

Master of Public Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business, Logistics Major

Ohio University – Zanesville, OH

Leadership Academy

C ER T I F ICAT IO NS & T RA I N I NG

Ohio Department of Education, Alternative Administrator License (Superintendent Praxis 410)

American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)

Cooke Institute, Certified Strategic Planner

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

L EADERSH I P R OLES

Zanesville Rotary, Current Member

Genesis Health Care Advisory Board

Past Appointments & Involvement

Zanesville Rotary, President

Goodwill Industries, Board Member

American Red Cross, Board Member

Zanesville Art Center, Board Member

Rotary International, Paul Har ris Fellow

Muskingum County, Planning Commissioner

Genesis Health Care Advisory Bd., Vice President

Muskingum Family YMCA, President & Board Member

Southeastern Ohio Adult Directors Consortium, Chairperson

United Way, Local Board of Directors & Allocations Chairperson

Ohio Board of Regents Region 10 Stackable Credentials Education/Business Initiative, Chair

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