Experience

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  Zink publishing, inc.

  Jan 1990 - Dec 1994

  President and publisher

  Founder and Publisher of largest and fastest growing magazine publishing company at its time in Florida with over 17 titles published concurrently. Primary group was the Office Guide Magazines in all five major Florida metro markets to include the Orlando, Tampa Bay, Miami, Broward and Palm Beach areas, and Jacksonville. Other markets outside Florida; such as Denver and Phoenix were added to the network. ORBUS (ORlando's BUSiness magazine) the official business magazine of the Greater Orlando Area Chamber of Commerce was successfully launched. According to Margie Varney, Greater Orlando Chamber of Commerce general manager, "I consider Zink one of the best business people I have worked with.." This monthly area business magazine was eventually sold to Micromedia Affiliates in New Jersey for seven figures. Other noteworthy titles: DISCOVER ORLANDO magazine, circ. 100,000 was also published and sanctioned by the Greater Orlando Area Chamber / Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau. Show less

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  Zink publishing west, inc.

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

  President

  Zink Publishing West, Inc. published the COLORADO INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE GUIDE, OFFICE GUIDE TO DENVER, and affiliated offices published OFFICE GUIDE TO PHOENIX, TUCSON, and ARIZONA BUSINESS magazines.

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  Wound management services

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1996

  Consultant / director of operations / coo

  Prepared 5 year business plan developing a forecasting model effectively used as an operating tool to run business, accurate to within 3% on the top and bottom lines. Took over financial helm promoting product profitability, removing unprofitable products. Implemented new and improved CSR dept., refined corporate image, organized office/warehouse moves, hired sales reps, coordinated sales training, conventions, PR, printed materials and catalog, According to Robert Drazen, "Mr. Zink is perceptive, intelligent, possesses strong people and organizational skills, and he has increased our productivity by almost 50% over a six month period. I promoted Mr. Zink to COO and every month has been our best resulting in our best year ever. Mr. Zink helped us plan our work and work our plan. Because of our very successful 1995, I am fortunate to be in the process of selling my business to a public company... I am pleased that I had the opportunity to work with Mr. Zink and I am appreciative that he greatly influenced our success in 1995 and enhanced the value of my company. I highly recommend him as a consultant or for a high level management position." Show less

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  Mdmi

  Jan 1997 - Mar 2010

  Ceo

  Created one of the fastest growing DME (Durable Medical Equipment) Companies in the United States with 49% compounded growth over 8 years. Only successful bidder in winning all 8 Competitive Bids in Medicare Round One for the Central Florida market. Products were primarily Respiratory products (including Oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP, nebulizers...) mobility products (including wheelchairs, scooters, walkers...) and support surfaces (including mattresses, cushions, seat lift mechanisms...)

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  Kellc

  Jan 2003 - now

  Managing member

  Business Consulting ServicesChange Agent - BUSINESS ALCHEMY

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  Manasota score

  Jan 2012 - now

  Score chapter chair 2014-2019 certified mentor - increased services 106% in 2015 #2 in u.s.

  Chapter Chair, SCORE Certified Mentor - National Chapter of the Year 2017 Diamond award,Creator & host SCORE Business TVCreator & host, podcast business series 'Been There, Done That!'​ with Dennis ZinkOrganizer of monthly MeetUp - 'Success Strategies for Business Owners'Facilitator, CEO Roundtables, Manatee & Venice Chambers of CommerceHerald-Tribune Media Group small-business weekly columnist in Business Weekly, Second best chapter in the U.S. out of 303 chapters 2 years in a row 2015-2016 Show less

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  Ceo roundtable

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2021

  Facilitator

  Member of a CEO group for seven years and facilitator of the Manatee & Venice Chamber of Commerce CEO Roundtables, Chamber SVP Neil Spirtas, “Dennis Zink has done a bang ‘up job in laying the groundwork in our inaugural Manatee Chamber’s CEO Roundtable program. He has done super preparation as a Facilitator, has excellent experience and has helped kick off this new venture for us in fine fashion. We are expecting tremendous results and are very thankful for his being a part of our Team!”

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  Score manasota

  Oct 2013 - now

  Host of been there, done that! nationally syndicated business podcast series

  While Chairman of SCORE Manasota 2014-2019, I developed and hosted a business podcast series titled, Been There, Done That! with Dennis Zink. Business leaders are interviewed on varied business topics as subject matter experts. Podcasts are available on iTunes, Stitcher Radio, Manasota.SCORE.org, SCORE.org. and Time4exit.com Email may be sent to [email protected]

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  Herald-tribune media group

  Dec 2014 - now

  Sarasota herald-tribune, business weekly, small-business columnist

  Business Alchemist column covering small-business issues weekly, (previously the Business SCORE Card)in Business Weekly, the Monday section of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune (GateHouse Media/Gannett) includes 408 small business columns and counting: time4exit.com and centreofinfluence.org plus SCORE Business TV: https://manasota.score.org/resource/SCORE-client-mentor-experience

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  Time4exit.com

  Jan 2020 - now

  Business alchemist & certified value builder

  Strategies to increase Business Value, realizing higher multiples when you sell. Buying profitable businesses.