Candidate: Valerie Guenther

PO Box 284 Placida, FL 33946 valerie@valerieguenther.com www.ValerieForCharlotteCounty.com US Citizen Married to Gilbert V. Guenther, retired telecommunications executive Employment History: REALTOR® Coldwell Banker Sunstar Realty, Inc. November 2011 to present Business Development Specialist Latigo Consulting Group, LLC February 2011 – March 2012 Business development and economic development support. District Director U. S. House of Representatives September 2007 – December 2009 Field Representative, Congressman Tim Mahoney, 2007 – 2008 District Director, Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas, 2009 – 2010 Represented the Member and acted as a liaison to local groups, business owners, Chamber of Commerce, cities, counties, federal officials, and state and federal agencies to form effective relationships for the Member. My primary expertise is Business Development and Economic Development. I also developed a federal grants training program. Trained and managed staff. Spoke to local groups when the Member was not available. Traveled through the district at regular intervals to keep abreast of local concerns. Reported district issues to the Member and legislative staff. Assisted in the creation of new legislation to benefit constituents. Liason with Federal Agencies and Committees to create and maintain interest in district priorities. Financial Advisor Wachovia Securities Financial Network Financial Services industry August 2006 – August 2007 Corporate Account Manager Verizon Enterprise Solutions Group July 2000 – August 2006 Consultative, high concept data and network sales to corporations, hospitals, local government agencies and school districts. Presentations made at the CEO/CIO level. Each year I attained a minimum of 100% of quota and was a consistent Masters Club achiever. I also participated in the Leadership and Diversity Council at Verizon. Account Manager E & H Integrated Systems January 1997 – June 2000 Data and network sales to corporations, hospitals, and hotels. Focused on Nortel Networks product line. Co-owner, Marketing and Sales Manager Support Operations Specialists August 1984 – June 1994 Sales of used, off-lease telecommunications equipment to the secondary market in the U.S. and Mexico. Executive Assistant Xylec, Inc. 1981 – 1994 Exective Assistant to a VC, I was responsible for managing administrative functions at all six companies formed and spun off. Property Manager JPK Development, Inc. / Western Heritage Investments 1976 – 1981 Property Manager for developer/managers of housing projects, shopping malls, apartment complexes and condominiums. Education: San Francisco State University, B.A. Various career development curriculums including sales and marketing, real estate management, business management and economics. Community Involvement History: • Board Member, National Space Club Florida Committee • Board Member, Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast • President, Lemon Bay Conservancy, Charlotte and Sarasota County • Chair, Barrier Islands Advisory Committee, Charlotte County • President, Palm Island Estates Association, Charlotte County