John Brink is a licensed real estate broker and mortgage broker seeking a position to utilize his skills in real estate, marketing, and finance. He has over 15 years of experience as a real estate broker and consultant. He is proficient in various technologies including real estate databases, social media marketing, and video production. He has a bachelor's degree in marketing and is an active member of several professional and civic organizations related to real estate, business, and his community.

1. John J. Brink
FLORIDA’S CENTRAL GULF COAST
813.335.5223 ~ JohnJBrink@yahoo.com
EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE
To be able to utilize and expand upon the skills I have developed over the years as a licensed real estate broker,
marketing and finance consultant.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Real Estate Broker Associate – Prudential Tropical Realty (2004 – Present)
• Consistent multi-million-dollar producer and certified relocation specialist.
• Actively assisting clients in listing, marketing and selling their homes, as well as helping
buyers relocating to Florida’s Central Gulf Coast region.
• E-Certified to assist online prospective buyers locate and negotiate contracts for their dream
homes. Acquired advanced knowledge pertaining to both residential and commercial real
estate markets, helping individuals and businesses evaluate properties using various financial
formulas to justify purchases and create sales strategies.
• Established a solid following of local, national, and international repeat customers through
the use of social media marketing including blogging and the use of Internet videos
promoting Florida’s Central Gulf Coast region.
Finance Consultant – American Certified Capital, Inc. (1999 – 2008)
• Used Series 7, 6, 63, and 65 securities licenses, as well as mortgage broker licenses, to structure
finance and conduct financial planning strategies for business and personal clients.
• Created client business plans and finance memorandums and analyzed financial data for the purpose
of presentation to interested lending institutions, hedge funds and private equity firms. Subsequently
facilitated closings with the appropriate funding sources for the client’s expanding business
developments.
• Structured the start-up of a real estate brokerage firm that is still thriving to this day.
Sales Director/Consultant – Electronics Manufacturing Services Industry (1989 – 1999)
• Successfully built and operated a manufacturers’ representative firm responsible for regional sales
and marketing for select companies in the industry.
• Assisted clients with product design, production, marketing and distribution channel development.
• More than doubled the client base and exceeded triple the sales volume in two years for M.C.
Assembly & Test, Inc. by developing and implementing a written business/marketing plan, designing
sales brochures and developing a sales support program for 16 independent manufacturer
representatives.
• Worked closely with the National Sales Manager of Sparton Electronics, Inc., securing $16 million
worth of new production contract business from targeted accounts. Assisted with the development of
a sales and marketing program that included the production of sales videos and brochures.
Sales Representative – Pitney Bowes - Dictaphone (1985 – 1989)
• Sales Representative for the Chicago Suburban District.
• Worked directly under the Vice President of Operations as a Territory Manager in Melbourne, FL.
Responsible for expanding Dictaphone’s corporate image to government and corporate clients in the
local community and a surrounding three-county territory.
• Accomplishments included many district awards for team leadership and achievement club
recognition for exceeding monthly quotas.

2. EDUCATION & LICENSES
• University of Wisconsin – Whitewater (1981-1985); Bachelors of Business Administration Degree,
Major in Marketing, Minor in English
• Real Estate Broker License
• Mortgage Broker License
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Database Management (Top Producer, ACT, Wise Agent), Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Website Design, Internet
Video Production, Broadcast and Hosting, Wordpress Blog, and Social Media Marketing.
BUSINESS AFFILIATIONS
• Florida Association of Realtors – Member, 2004 – Present
• National Association of Realtors – Member, 2004 – Present
• Florida Association of Mortgage Brokers – Member, 2003 – 2007
• National Association of Mortgage Brokers – Member, 2003 – 2007
• Secured Lenders of South Florida – Member, 2003-2004
• St. Pete Beach Area Chamber of Commerce – Member, 2003 – Present
• Davis Islands Chamber of Commerce – President, 2001-2002; Vice President Membership, 2000-2001
• President’s Club, Sandler Sales Institute – Member, 2000 - Present
• High Risers Toast Masters – Member, 2000, 2001
• The Island Reporter Newspaper (www.TheIslandReporter.com) – Webmaster, 2008 – Present
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
• University of Wisconsin - Whitewater – Florida Alumni Chapter – Member 2000-Present; Director,
2000-2006
• Tropical Shores Neighborhood Association – Member, 2005-2008; President, 2007-2008
• Davis Islands Civic Association – Board Member, 2001-2002; Member, 2000-2001
• Easter Seals – Planned Giving Council Member, 2001; VIP Executive Campaign Member, 2001
• Tampa Museum of Art & Friends of the Arts – Member & Volunteer, 2000, 2001
• St. Petersburg Sail & Power Squadron – Member, 2002-2003
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – Volunteer, 2000-2001
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Motivated, self-starter with a positive attitude.
• Goal oriented executive with strong sales skills and business experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, understand, and motivate others.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Effective working alone or as a cooperative team member.
• Practical thinker, enthusiastic about learning and analyzing details.
• Ability to focus, create, and multi-task when time is of the essence.
• Professional in appearance and presentation.
• Honest, courteous, dependable, and responsible.
References provided upon request.