1. Robert Gregg Helfer
9339 Cypress Cove Drive
Orlando, Florida 32819
rgregghelfer@aol.com
585-721-5005
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SUMMARY
Highly driven, goal-oriented professional with an extensive history in Executive
Leadership, Sales, Business Planning and Budgeting, Public Relations, and
Customer Service. Key accomplishments include the modernization, growth,
oversight and sale of a multifaceted, high volume, government regulated credit
reporting and debt collection business. Strong visionary, intuitive perception,
creative problem-solving and excellent interpersonal skills and strengths that will
yield success in any business arena.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
State of Florida Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate 2016
Independent Contractor - Business Consultant 2014 to Present
Executive Consultant and Business Advisor with proven success in defining and
executing strategies driving revenue, profit, and stakeholder value. Specialized
in developing ‘In-House’ awareness of an organization’s ‘Old Guard’ mentality,
business acumen, improperly targeted marketing style, and the discovery and
exposure of ‘Sacred Cows,’ all of which inhibit organizational growth. The
‘appearance’ of a product or service is oftentimes equally as important as the
product or service itself.
Founder and President
Helfer Development, Inc. Orlando, FL 2011 - 2014
Real Estate Investment and Development in Orlando, Florida.
2. Founder, President and Senior Pastor
Faith Mountain Ministries, Inc. Lake Placid, NY 2001 - 2008
Provided administration for a non-denominational, faith-based ministry in
Lake Placid, New York. Role involved teaching, instructing, encouraging, and
mentoring individuals in both church leadership and membership, while
simultaneously maintaining spiritual and financial oversight of the ministry.
Position allowed enhanced understanding of diverse personalities and required
quick responsiveness and follow-through to meet existing and ‘soon-to-arrive’
needs. Maintained excellent church rapport and morale while simultaneously
effecting changes when appropriate.
Chairman, President and CEO
Rochester Credit Center, Inc. (Equifax Affiliate) Rochester, NY 1968 - 2003
Recognized as an innovative, creative leader with ethically strong management
skills, assuming full executive responsibilities of the company. Drove company-
wide expansion and innovative improvements that eventually led to a highly
profitable sale of a major consumer credit reporting entity to Equifax (EFX) in
1996. Restructured entire remaining organization and staff to become a
successful profit center in a highly competitive consumer/commercial debt
collection market.
Executive Vice President
Rochester Credit and Financial Management Association
(Parent company to Rochester Credit Center, Inc.) Rochester, NY 1968-2003
As Executive Vice President of this 501(c)(3) organization, initiated and
implemented effective community outreach programs to various school districts
and other community based and business entities that involved provision of
educational services such as classroom lectures, insight to home buyers, credit
counseling programs, and other activities promoting financial literacy.
Leadership role required excellent time management skills and ability to multi-
task while still promoting overall vision and goals of the program as well as
continued executive responsibilities for the Rochester Credit Center, Inc.
3. OTHER RELATED EXPERIENCE
Served on various Boards of Directors:
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Group Health - Rochester, New York
Consumer Credit Counseling Services - Rochester, New York
New York State Credit Bureau Association (President)
Spenders Anonymous - Rochester, New York
The Better Business Bureau of Rochester, New York
(Served as President and CEO - Pro Tem)
Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
EDUCATION
Monroe Community College 1965 to 1967
Non-matriculated in Business Administration and Management
Princeton University Credit and Financial Management
Two-Year Certificate Program Summer Sessions 1970, 1971
SKILLS
Highly motivated and conscientious, strong work ethic, strong leadership skills
while also creating a culture of individual accountability for results, both for
financial and client interests. Solid understanding and experiential application of
the principle of proper submission to authority, excellent communication skills and
experienced public speaker in the realm of motivational speaking and business
development, public relations including experience developing and producing
educational and informational television media, ability to work within system
parameters, all while still exceeding goals and promotion of the overall vision and
mission of the organizations.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST