Rodolfo M. Blanco, Esquire

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RMB CONSULTANTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC, Miami Lakes, FL 09/09-Present

Managing Member-General Counsel

Responsible for establishing a diversified company specializing in

corporate and public affairs consulting as well as international business

development, commercial real estate financing/investing, retail, legal,

political advocacy and government relations (Federal, State and Local) with

a focus on Latin American & Caribbean legal issues/opportunities.

LIGHT FUNDING CORP., Miami Lakes, FL 01/08-08/09

General Counsel-Project Attorney

Responsible for all commercial loan transactions, due diligence, etc;

negotiated and closed all transactions; supervised staff of 10 and oversaw

human resource issues; provided guidance concerning all communication(s)

with Lenders, Brokers, financial & regulatory institutions and consumers;

drafted and negotiated all commercial lending agreements, contracts and

strategic alliance accords; responsible for the development and financing

of international projects and transactions (Hotels, Shopping Centers, etc.)

in Latin America & the Caribbean; reviewed and managed all litigation with

outside counsel; handled all internal/external legal matters for the

company and participated in company's business development activities.

HOMESTEAD TITLE SERVICES, INC., Miami, FL

03/06-12/07

Contract-Supervising Attorney

Responsible for overseeing the company's closings, compliance and overall

business development and strategic partnerships with lenders, real estate

agencies, title companies and mortgage brokers; handled all of the

company's legal issues, financial and regulatory documentation and

relationship with lenders/underwriters; provided legal advice and

assistance in all matters related to the company.

SUNBELT TITLE AGENCY, Coral Gables, FL 07/05-03/06

Regional Director-Miami-Dade (part of CENDANT CORP., INC.)

Responsible for improving and growing the Coldwell Banker Realty/Home Loans

and Sunbelt Title relationship which has gone from 10-13% closed

transactions in early 2005 to 18-21% in March, 2006; supervised 18-20

employees throughout the county in 8 main

offices; maintained positive revenue growth amidst market pressures;

increased sources of outside business and developed strong relationships

with agents, loan officers, state and national real estate officials;

reduced region's claims and losses by 75% since July, 2005 and actively

represented and advocated for company at all major local, statewide and

national real estate trade shows, events, and seminars.

*Received Certificate of Achievement - The M.A.G.I.C. of Customer

Relations

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SERVICEONE TITLE CORP., Miami Lakes, FL 07/02-07/05

President-General Counsel

Responsible for creating a premier title insurance company covering

residential, commercial and international real estate transactions for the

South Florida real estate market; achieved 20 closings per month in less

than a year; promoted and formed partnerships with key real estate

brokerage firms, banks, private lenders, mortgage brokers, developers and

private international investors; performed advocacy efforts for Florida

Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

ANDMAT GROUP, INC., Miami Lakes, FL 10/01-07/02

General Counsel/Risk Management Specialist

Handled the company's international risk management and insurance

development in Latin America and domestically; established branch offices

in Ecuador and Panama; worked closely with local foreign Consulates in

applying and comparing US common laws to civil law countries in Latin

America with regards to risk management process; established key alliances

with insurance underwriters, such as, Lloyd's of London, AON and

Transamerica.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., Miramar, FL

03/01-10/01

Business Development Manager II - Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

Responsible for establishing and managing Partnership relationships in

Region; Developed and implemented Master Non-Disclosure,

Partnership/Alliance Agreements, Letters of Intent, and Term Sheets within

Lucent CALA legal standards; Part of team dealing in complex negotiations

concerning various regional Marketing, Re-seller and Distribution

agreements; Engaged as liaison between Corporate Alliance group and region.

1. Responsible for aligning and instituting partnering and investment

strategies with Sales, Marketing & Product Development teams in

identifying and forming key alliances and partnerships with entities

specifically in the e-Government, Utilities, CATV, Mobile/Internet,

Wireless and e-Business segments.

2. Created and organized network of partnerships and alliances in order

to facilitate and launch Lucent's solutions in the region.

3. Maximized revenue and service value through these legal

technological relationships in the region by minimizing liabilities

and reducing Lucent's potential exposure.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., Coral Gables, FL

01/00-03/01

Business Development Manager - New Business

Provided direct sales support; defined & implemented new technical offers

and other Sales and Marketing initiatives; formed Strategic Alliances &

Partnerships; coordinated integration of newly acquired companies through

mergers & acquisitions; handled Joint Ventures with

IBM, Sun Micro-Systems, EMC and other integrators and consultants; arranged

legal and business activities with Public Affairs (US-Colombia Business

Partnership, trade incentives, multi-lateral agreements, regulatory

agencies, etc.); established CALA E-Biz Forum to

define region's e-business strategy (Asps, Cyber-Carriers, etc.);

researched, developed and

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segmented Utilities, Cyber-Carrier and CATV companies in Latin America;

advised and provided creative financial alternatives for customers in the

region according to corporate

legal and financial guidelines; spearheaded divestiture of Lucent Spin-off

companies through efficient project management objectives; actively

researched and explored penetration into New Markets (ex. Caribbean,

Ecuador and Bolivia); contributed to Lucent CALA's first-ever $1 billion in

Sales to the region.

4. Co-received Univ. de Estacio de Sa's (Rio) Brazil E-Commerce Venture

Award.

5. Headed and successfully completed Lucent CALA's AVAYA and AGERE

divestitures efficiently, problem-free and ahead of

schedule.

6. Along with Business Development group, identified substantial market

growth in CATV, Utilities and e-Business segments.

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC., Coral Gables, FL

05/98-12/99

Y2K Contract Administrator-Project Attorney (from 03/98-09/98 under Wallace-

Kelly Law Registry)

Reviewed and identified Latin American and Caribbean contracts in regards

to the Year 2000 dilemma. Analyzed, interpreted and negotiated new

proposals and agreements with Lucent's customer base. Attended, conducted

and participated in conferences, seminars and symposiums related to Y2K.

Developed Contingency Plans & Risk Management Assessments for all regional

corporate divisions.

7. Worked jointly with Lucent Legal, Project & Contract Management,

Government Relations/Public Affairs and Sales Division to draft and

implement new agreements specific to Y2K issues with every customer.

8. Contributed to an estimated $30-40 Million in indirect/direct sales

for the region.

9. Implemented Discontinuation and Notification of Product(s) process

and developed first-ever Inventory Base for the region.

10. Received UM's North-South Center Y2K Hour-Glass Recognition Award.

11. Received Lucent CALA's "Dawn of a New Millennium" Glass Award.

12. Received Colombia's ANDESCO's Y2K Recognition Award for aiding the

government of Colombia during the Y2K crisis.

FOOD GIANT STORES, INC. /IGA FOOD RETAILERS/CAUSEWAY FOOD GROUP, Miami, FL

General Counsel/Risk Management & Contract Administrator

05/94-05/98

Managed corporation's legal, financial, governance and commercial affairs

(liability insurance, risk management, employment hiring and firing

practice, licenses, audits, worthless checks, premises liability/negligence

lawsuits, contracts, workers' compensation, leases, etc.). Safeguarded

company's financial and managerial policies, resolved customer/vendor

concerns and complaints. Negotiated company's business transactions;

responsible for overseeing lawsuits with assistance of outside counsel.

Reviewed and drafted legal documents and advised on all legal & marketing

related matters.

13. Increased and improved company's $10 million/year gross sales.

14. Trained and managed staff of over 50 employees on general corporate,

risk management, safety and human resource issues. Executed

outsourcing contracts.

15. Coordinated company's marketing efforts in order to explore and

develop new customer base, new market trends and potential franchise

and export possibilities.

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16. Evaluated and formulated company's affiliation with IGA Retailers of

South Florida.

17. Fostered and encouraged company's new store expansion/concessions

portfolio.

Additional Experience: Finance Internships -Paine Webber ('87), Southeast

Bank ('88); Law Clerk & Legal Assistant - Hayden & Milliken, P.A. ('90 &

'91-94); Certified Legal Intern - City of Miami Attorney's Office ('90 &

'91)

EDUCATION

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL 1999, M.B.A. - International Business -

GPA: 3.70

ST. THOMAS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Miami, FL 1991, Juris Doctor Degree;

Sr. Editor of St. Thomas Law Review (Write-On); Amer. Jurisprudence Award:

Immigration; Who's Who Among American Law Students

FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, Miami, FL 1987

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration; Majors: Finance and

International Business

Minor: International Relations; Certificate: Latin American and Caribbean

Studies; GPA: 3.40; Dean's List Honors; Member: Finance Honor Society;

Secretary, Latin American & Caribbean Center, 1984-1986.

BAR ADMISSIONS: State Bar of Florida and State Bar of Washington, D.C.

SKILLS: Fluent Spanish/Conversational Portuguese; Proficient-Microsoft

Office; Notary Public.

AFFILIATIONS & RECOGNITIONS:

Volunteer, Host Comm.-Inter-American Development Bank '08,

Miami, Fl.

Member, Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals

2000, 2001

Member, American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA)

Member, National Society of Hispanic MBAs

(NSHMBA)

Participant, Mayor's Economic Summit I & II

-International Trade Comm.

Volunteer, Host Committee for the Summit of the

Americas, 1994

Member, American Bar Association, International

& Corporate Law

Member, Dade & Broward County Bar Association,

Int'l & MediationComm.

Member, Cuban-American and Hispanic National Bar

Association

Member, Florida Bar, International and Real

Property Law Sections

Member, Washington D.C. Bar Association,

International Law Section

Member, Belen Jesuit, FIU and St. Thomas

University Alumni Association

Silver Member, Latin Business Club of America (LatAm.

Chamber Comm.)

Member, Realtors Association of Greater Miami & Beaches

(International

Real Estate Council-Co-Chairman of Latin

American Real Estate Comm)

Affiliate of Year 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 -Northwest

Dade Assoc. Realtors

Public Speaker/Lecturer, Northwestern Dade Association of

Realtors--

Residential, Commercial, International Real Estate and

Title Insurance

Outstanding Leadership Award, Fla. Assoc. of Realtors-Pol.

Action Comm.

Member, National & Florida Association of Realtors,

International Council

Trustee, New Testament Baptist Church and Dade

Christian School

Lobbyist, Florida Realtors, 2003-Present; W.I.C. Retailers

of Florida, 2004-

Present; Free Trade Area of the Americas - Panama &

Colombia, Present;

Miami-Dade County -Port of Miami Expansion and Tunnel-

Railway Initiatives,

Present, Certificate, Import/Export, Florida Free Trade

Association

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