Michael Zimmer

Michael Zimmer

Founder, Business Consultant with iNetLeverage * TopLinked * LION

Hartford, Connecticut Area

Current
  • Founding Partner at iNetLeverage
  • Editor at Common Interest Magazine
  • Owner at Business Builders
Past
  • Partner at Premier Healthcare Management Services
  • Chief Information Officer at Advanced Medical Billing, LLC
  • Managing Partner at Future Zone Entertainment, LLC
  • Manager at Computer Innovations, Inc
  • System Administrator at Aetna
  • Management Consultant at KPMG Peat Marwick
  • Programmer Supervisor at Emhart Lockset Division
Education
  • Waterbury State Technical College
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Management Consulting
Websites

Michael Zimmer’s Summary

Recently I have spent much of my free time authoring and developing my Power of Five system and supporting websites.

I have an extensive background in business and marketing with a focus on building Information and technology systems to support both. I also have an background in consulting services which began over 25 years ago when I was in my early 20's as a management consultant for Peat Marwick and Associates, know known as KPMG.

My goal is to focus on networking, authoring and training for the remainder of my career. I hope to develop business leads through these channels.

Michael Zimmer’s Specialties:

Programming Languages include COBOL, C, C#, VISUAL BASIC, COLDFUSION, JAVA, PERL. Almost all operating systems including DOS, Windows, Unix, Xenix, including many older mainframe and mini OS.

Expertise: Medical Practice Management, Insurance, Marketing, Network Marketing, Information and Technology, Communications, Property Management, Manufacturing


Michael Zimmer’s Experience

  • Founding Partner

    iNetLeverage

    (Management Consulting industry)

    August 2009Present (4 months)

    NetLeverage is a partnership between leaders in business, social media, and networking. The goal of this partnership is to assist individuals and small to mid sized businesses leverage social media and affiliate programs to expand their incomes through viral and leveraged income marketing.

  • Editor

    Common Interest Magazine

    (Real Estate industry)

    February 2007Present (2 years 10 months)

    I am one of the editors responsible for content in the magazine and I write an article for each publication. which is published 8 times annually. Common Interest magazine is a subscription publication created for the Community Associations Institute - CT chapter and we have over 5000 readers.

  • Owner

    Business Builders

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    January 2005Present (4 years 11 months)

    Business development and consulting. I specialize in helping individuals and small businesses develop an online presence and promote themselves via online networks.

    I posses expertise in the all areas of creating email campaigns, developing online and social networking recognition.

    My success is based on developing individualized techniques to connecting and networking in an online environment.

    With a strong technical and business background, I offer clients and business partners a skill set that allows for the actual development of programs from concept to finished product.

  • Partner

    Premier Healthcare Management Services

    (Management Consulting industry)

    October 2002December 2004 (2 years 3 months)

    PHMS offered medical billing services, functioned as a full medical claims clearinghouse, as well as consulting services to medical practices.

  • Chief Information Officer

    Advanced Medical Billing, LLC

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    April 1999October 2002 (3 years 7 months)

    I was responsible for every aspect of Information and Technology which included establishing internal and external networks, selection and management of telecommunications and internal computer hardware.

    Advanced Medical Billing provided computerizedbilling and consulting services to the healthcare industry through.

  • Managing Partner

    Future Zone Entertainment, LLC

    (Entertainment industry)

    July 1998December 2001 (3 years 6 months)

    Future Zone's primary mission was to introduce new and different entertainment options to New Haven County in Connecticut. Their primary holdings included Laser Zone which provided laser tag entertainment and Extreme Skate Park which offered the areas only indoor skate park.

  • Manager

    Computer Innovations, Inc

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    July 1997April 1999 (1 year 10 months)

    Prior to joining the company I Designed, developed and maintained a Medical Billing and Appointment scheduling system for medical practices as a consultant.

    After joining I worked as a department head which provided IT consulting services to large area hospitals.

  • System Administrator

    Aetna

    (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AET; Insurance industry)

    February 1985July 1997 (12 years 6 months)

    Worked in the Medicare division. I developed and maintained the accounting system which created mandatory government reports monthly to Health and Human Resources (CMS).

  • Management Consultant

    KPMG Peat Marwick

    (Partnership; 10,001 or more employees; KPMG; Accounting industry)

    September 1983December 1984 (1 year 4 months)

    As a management consultant for Peat Marwick I provided various consulting services in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The majority of my work was performed in the Manufacturing sector for fortune 500 companies.

  • Programmer Supervisor

    Emhart Lockset Division

    (Consumer Goods industry)

    April 1981August 1983 (2 years 5 months)

    Supervised and developed leading edge cost accounting, shipping, and manufacturing systems. This manufacturing facility designed, manufactured, warehoused and shipped locks and door closures.

    Emhart owned the commercial brands Corbin, Russwin, and Corbin Cabinet Lock.


Michael Zimmer’s Education

  • Waterbury State Technical College


Additional Information

Michael Zimmer’s Websites:

Michael Zimmer’s Interests:

writing, training, consulting, new technology, boating, travel

Michael Zimmer’s Groups:

Community Associations Institute - Board Member
The Meadows Condominium Association - President

  •    Blue: The DallasBlue Business Network (25,000+ members)
  •    eOffice
  •    Relevante -- Networking Group for Accounting, Audit, and Finance Professionals
  •    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
  •    Business Development
  •    OpenNetworker.com
  •    Blog
  •    Web 2.0
  •    Healthcare Technology Alliance
  •    Microsoft Office Specialist Network
  •    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
  •    Success Networking
  •    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
  •    GroupLinked.com
  •    CIOs.com: Chief Information Officer Network
  •    The Next Web Conference & Blog
  •    "Write It Down"-A Website for Writers
  •    Lead Generation and Nurturing
  •    EmailStatCenter.com Professional Network
  •    Licensing, Merchandising & Brand Management
  •    SalesBlogcast.com
  •    Business Development Connections
  •    Health 2.0
  •    LION500.com (Open Networkers)
  •    Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
  •    You're Connected. Now What?
  •    KPMG Global Alumni Network
  •    *HOPE*
  •    CAI-CT Chapter
  •    Cat's Best Friends Worldwide
  •    Perry Marshall Adwords Readers
  •    Unselfish Promotion - by Jorge Olson
  •    user friendly thinking
  •    Sales Connections
  •    The White Squall
  •    Success With Linked !n
  •    Utah Technical Support Professionals
  •    Encore Entrepreneurs
  •    JobsDirectUSA
  •    Network Charlotte
  •    Success With Twitter
  •    The Join Me On Twitter Group - Add followers daily!
  •    JobsDirectUSA Worldwide

Michael Zimmer’s Honors:

Executive Distinction - Nu Skin Enterprises for building volumes of $3,000 or more per month - 2007
National Boating Certification - US Coast Guard - 2005
Board of Directors - Community Association Institute 2007 & 2008
Board of Directors/President - The Meadows Condominium Association of Southington, Inc. 1992-2008


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