Michael Unger Email & Phone Number

Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States

Rico Products, Inc. is a thermal partner for customers of all sizes. We offer the full product line of Henkel BERGQUIST® thermal materials. Rico has been distributing and die-cutting polymeric materials, with a direct focus on thermal interface products, for several decades. We are proud to be one of Henkel’s first “Preferred Die Cutters” of their BERGQUIST® line of Thermal Interface Materials. This key partnership, in conjunction with our recent expansion of facilities, equipment and key personnel (each bringing decades of thermal management expertise) has positioned Rico Products to be a strong partner and supplier for customers in many markets.A trusted and valued partner to the electronics industry for over 40+ years.Compact to complex, major manufacturers look to us to fabricate some of the most demanding and intricate parts. We have full in-house capabilities from die cutting to multiple fabrication systems, slitting, lamination and down packing for liquids, including in-house design assistance. Rico strives to meet or exceed customers’ expectations, whether it is for hand installing, using pick and place reel equipment or utilizing the latest automated equipment

Minnetonka, Mn

I specialize in placing Technology and Accounting candidates in Direct Hire, Contract, and Contract to Hire positions at some of the best companies in the Twin Cities.

Hopkins, Mn

Responsible for deep sourcing, recruiting and placing candidates. Building and maintaining a pipeline of passive, in-demand talent. Daily sourcing and recruiting via LinkedIn, job boards, cold calls, networking, resume mining, referrals, candidate meetings, and interviews. Also responsible for managing existing clients and cultivating new business through daily sales calls and meetings with hiring managers to attain Service Agreements and Job Requisitions.

Eden Prairie, Mn

Responsible for deep sourcing, recruiting and placing candidates to open requisitions. Maintain pipeline of candidates. Daily sourcing and recruiting via LinkedIn, job boards, cold calls, networking, resume mining, referrals, candidate meetings, and interviews. Also responsible for new business development. Negotiated and attained Service Agreements and Job Requisitions. Daily sales calls and meetings with hiring managers.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Responsible for the full-cycle recruiting and placement of Accounting, Finance, Tax, Banking and Human Resources professionals. Sourced and interviewed candidates. Built and maintained candidate pipeline. Also managed existing clients and developed new business.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Specializing in matching top creative, web, advertising, and marketing talent with opportunities at clients ranging from PR firms, Ad & Marketing Agencies, Fortune 500 Companies, to small and mid sized firmsResponsible for recruiting passive candidates via LinkedIn, social media, job board, and cold call sourcing. Also formatted resumes, interviewed candidates, and negotiated terms and compensation. Also responsible for managing existing clients and cultivating new business.

Minneapolis, Mn

Cultivate and consult new Clients regarding Online Digital Advertising. Manage and consult existing Clients on further campaigns, web design, and new promotion releases. Responsible for New business development. Seeking out and closing new business through different media. Partnered with clients to create strategies regarding digital marketing and advertising efforts. Worked with numerous Ad agencies to fulfill client needs. Helped set up beta testing and launch ad/mktg campaigns. Reported analytics to client regarding campaign performance.

Specialize in recruiting and placement of Information Technology Professionals. Large client base of strong, well known Minnesota Companies that demand a highly qualified IT Staff. Developed and leveraged relationships with Clients’ hiring managers to obtain new Job Orders. Cultivated qualified candidates using Online sources such as CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, etc as well as cold calling and referrals. Interviewed candidates and submitted to client for consideration. Set up all interviews between Client and Candidate. Prepped candidate during entire interview and hiring process. Negotiated term and salary acting in good faith for both Client and Candidate.

- Presented investment strategies and informed high net worth individuals.- Developed and led seminars.- Successfully acquired over $30 million in new assets.

Successfully negotiated with major boat manufacturers nationwide to administerwarranty programs and promote dealer sales.- Worked with executive level at 300 key dealerships to generate sales of extendedservice contracts.- Established and developed solid relationships with dedicated finance and insurance(F&I) managers at dealership level.- Trained, motivated, and mentored F&I managers in product benefits and salesstrategies.- Participated in annual Boat Manufacturer Dealer meetings and product-knowledgeseminars.- Initiated, helped develop, and promoted a dealer-targeted website, resulting in newmarketing tool, streamlined processes and enhanced customer satisfaction.- Increased sales by 35% from 2004 to 2005 and by 20% from 2005 to 2006.- Received numerous customer commendations for outstanding service.- As a result of effective training, dealers reported a significant sales growth from newand existing profit centers.

- Directed and trained 25 manufacturer's sales reps at five rep firms engaged innationwide sales of a broad range of electronics industries.- Grew territorial sales by 25%+ in each year through aggressive training, follow-up andimproved relations with reps and firms.- Implemented internal lead generation and marketing campaigns to identify newprospective clients, resulting in acquisition of several major new accounts.- Based on successful expansion of regional business, refocused work on key accountsafter two years. Achieved improved customer service, deeper account penetration andincreased overall sales.- Handled all pricing and negotiations; closed all new and major sales.- Recognized by management for securing four new key accounts in FY03; generatedover $750,000 in new business.- Promoted to help establish and develop outside-rep sales force (Purchasing from 1997to 1998; Inside Sales