Michael A. Volk
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REVEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. (Pharmaceutical Company) 2005 – 2011
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
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The company is a diversified biotech company with its primary focus on its pharmaceutical division which manufactures a non-
surgical alternative treatment to cardiovascular disease and other vascular disorders that occur secondary to other debilitating
diseases. The treatment was born out of an application of Electro Chemically Activated Water (ECAW) technology. The
company has also developed proprietary technology in the manufacturing and distribution of Rapid Diagnostic Tests which
include a point of care, confirmatory home test for HIV. Other tests include rapid tests for the food processing industries.
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Summary of responsibilities include: development and execution of business strategy outlined by the board of directors;
maintain positive relationship and communicate on a regular basis to the company’s 500+ shareholders as to status of
business objectives and future opportunity for the company; create corporate structure and regulatory environment conducive
to the company listing and trading as a public company; direct all due diligence activities related to capital raising, mergers,
acquisitions and evaluation of intellectual property, direct all R & D activities, perform complex financial modeling for forecasting
economics of developed products; manage outsourced resources for patent protection of the company’s IP; oversee all
financial and operational functions of the company to include sales and marketing, management of strategic partnerships and
other outsourced professionals utilized by the company; work with regulatory bodies on a global basis to exploit all markets
possible for the distribution of the company’s products.
KEYWORDS: Financial Analyst, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Executive, Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Human Resources Generalist, Director, Vice President, Manager, Marketing and Communications,
General Management, Strategic Planning, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operations, Finance, CRM, Investor Relations,
Public Relations, Licensing and OEM, Sales Management, Due Diligence, Internet and e-Commerce, International
Business, Venture Capital, Startup and Fortune 1000 Companies, Consulting, ERP, Application Software.
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Experienced Financial Leader adept at designing, building and advising profitable organizations.
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Expert in financial analysis of all types of business operations.
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Creative problem solver with broad-based financial knowledge and a keen understanding of organizational and
human behavior enabling optimal business performance.
Areas of Expertise: Finance and Operations, Strategic Planning, Communications, Investor and Public Relations,
Marketing, Human Resources Management.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
E-TIVITY CORPORATION (Application Software Company) Fall 2010 – Present
Chief Executive Officer
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The company is an enterprise software company with a market leading suite of applications serving the workforce automation
industry. The company has launched products serving the industry that are among the first to be delivered as a service (SaaS)
and via the cloud. The products have won numerous technology awards over the past 23 years and have been installed in
more than 15,000 sites worldwide. E-tivity Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hemophon, PLC, a publicly traded
company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
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Researched and developed corporate global expansion plan to rapidly increase market penetration of software products into
the Workforce Automation enterprise application software industry.
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Launched US operation.
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Developed all business plans and financial pro-formas and presented to private and institutional investors to promote the
company and its growth plans.
HEMIPHON, PLC (Trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Symbol: H3P) Spring 2011 – Present
Executive Director
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Provide advisory oversight to executive management teams in portfolio companies.
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Responsible for all aspects of investor relations, direction and performance of due diligence activities, creation and evaluation
of financial models, promotion of portfolio companies to the investment communities.
BIZ SERVICES, INC. (Management Consulting company)
2001 – 2005
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
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Provide intellectual and venture capital to entrepreneurial and high growth companies.
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Worked as an advisor to existing management teams to structure, train, and mentor senior managers to prepare businesses for
rapid growth and wrote business plans for all clients prior to market launch or new product launch.
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Developed short term and long range business strategies utilizing proven market analysis models (Porter’s Five Forces,
SPACE Matrix, etc.) and financial plans for companies and assisted in the procurement of venture capital, banking services,
and the selection of high quality senior management.
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Performed due diligence activities and advised on mergers and acquisitions to include integration and assimilation of personnel
post transaction.
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Conducted financial analyses for several companies totaling approximately$150 Million in financial transactions.
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Created complex financial models, budgets and financial projections for companies engaged in mergers, acquisitions, and
rapid growth.
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Analyzed financial performance of companies and implemented systems for achieving greater profitability, tracking and
controlling variable and semi-variable costs.
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Portfolio clients include the following industries: Retail, Software, Internet/eCommerce, Manufacturing, Distribution, Healthcare,
Management Consulting, Franchising, Restaurant, Media/Entertainment.
WORKFORCE ROI, LLC (Application Software Company)
1998 – 2000
Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
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Developed corporate structure allowing for controlled rapid expansion; implemented operational process for board of directors
resulting in greater efficiency in decision making; directed business planning and developed marketing strategies on an
international level; established fully functional international human resources department to support growth plan; directed
sales, marketing, and consulting divisions of business operations achieving new record revenues; collaborate with president
and CEO on all aspects of financial management to include budget development, cash management, contract negotiations,
pricing, and reviewing various capitalization strategies.
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Grew company from $2 M and 30 employees to $15 M and 250 employees.
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Ran operations in UK, Singapore, Australia and Canada.
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Closed $7,000,000 in venture capital through three tranches.
PRAIRIE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER (Psychiatric Hospital)
1996 – 1998
Founding Member, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
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Started a private free standing for profit specialty hospital and directed all aspects of planning and execution through licensure,
accreditation.
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Developed, implemented, and directed all aspects of business planning and development to include the following elements:
setting up the corporate structure and creation of bylaws, assessment of market conditions and feasibility study, marketing and
public relations, service line identification and development, establishment of human resources policies and procedures,
banking, finance and financial modeling, statistical and outcomes analysis, cash management, contract negotiations, pricing,
and IT plan.
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Expanded company from 17 employees to 125 employees, and $4.7 million to $10 million in eighteen months.
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Negotiated all third party and vendor contracts, and analyzed each for financial impact.
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Secured $300,000 in startup financing from commercial lending source.
FOREST HEALTH SYSTEMS, Manager/Team Leader (Psychiatric Hospital)
1994 – 1996
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Managed 36 bed inpatient child and adolescent unit within a full service mental health system. Provided individual, group and
family therapy to children and adolescents.
HEARTLAND MEDICAL CENTER, Behavioral Health Technician (Psychiatric Hospital)
1991 – 1994
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Provided therapeutic milieu management for inpatient children and adolescents. Performed individual and family therapy and
created treatment plans and clinical interventions to increase the coping skills of mentally ill clients.
WALK IN CLINIC, Manager (Outpatient Physician Clinic)
1988 – 1992
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Managed the business office for a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Performed routine lab-work and x-rays and assisted with
minor office procedures as needed.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Diversified General Business Experience – experiences include: executive level sales and marketing, C – level operations and
finance, development and oversight of legal strategy, corporate structure and governance, organizational development and
strategic planning, establishment and direction of all aspects of human resources departments, benefits analysis, international
finance, capitalization strategies, marketing and communications, public relations.
Corporate Finance – experiences include: international finance, capital procurement, leveraged buyout, mergers and acquisitions,
debt/equity structured finance, asset backed capital, insurance guarantees and wraps.
Senior Executive BioTech and General HighTech Experience – experiences include: sales and marketing due diligence,
capital raising, IPO, mergers and acquisitions, international tax and corporate structure, stock and cafeteria plan development, HR
management, international finance, operations, capital planning, networking, development of strategic partnerships and alliances,
OEM contract negotiations, channel development and management.
Business categories: e-Commerce, Application Software, Financial Applications, Accounting Software, Internet
Applications, Outsourcing, Contract Development and Support, Supply Chain, Sales Force, Professional Services, Healthcare
Management Automation, Manufacturing, Workforce Automation.
International Business Experience – experiences include: expanding distribution channels, sales and marketing, establishment
of new partnerships and licensing opportunities, hiring resources and starting operations in foreign countries.
Real Estate Development and Finance Experience – experiences include: designed and project managed a 50 acre planned
use development which included a 60 bed hospital, retail and office commercial space, and multiple family housing; redesigned and
project managed the remodeling of restaurants; managed the design and build process for luxury single family homes; worked with
city planning and regulatory officials in the development of zoning and platting for real estate development; worked as a member of
a design/build team for a 60,000 square foot athletic club; all project experience included the financial development and
procurement.
Senior Executive Health Industry Experience – experiences include: started a fully licensed specialty hospital, worked through
all of the regulatory and accreditation requirements; developed corporate strategy, compliance and programs for several health and
medical organizations; developed several health technology companies with mobile and web based applications to facilitate
physician management, medical records, and billing in a health network setting; oversaw all STARC, HIPPA, HCFA, billing,
malpractice and risk management; directly established operations and financial models for health delivery and health technology
companies; directed and managed the legal, corporate governance and corporate compliance processes for hospitals, clinics, and
a health technology company; held a board position for several health delivery and technology companies.
Other areas of consulting experience: Insurance, Retail and Consumer Goods, Restaurant Management, Manufacturing,
Distribution/Supply Chain, Non-Profit Business Development, Non-Profit Operations Consulting, Construction Project Management,
International Tax and Finance.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, 1992.
36 Master of Arts credits 1994 – 1996.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
US Army Medical Service Corps
Rank: Captain
(O-3)
1992 - 2007
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Company Executive Officer/Platoon Leader, Logistics Officer, Safety Officer, Retention Officer
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Leader of an ambulance platoon consisting of 24 paramedics and 12 ambulances to support front line military operations.
Responsible for deployment and execution of the establishment of military field hospitals.
COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteer Youth and middle-school Basketball Coach, Supporter of Olive Branch Ministries, Mental Health Association Board of
Directors, Make A Wish Foundation, Rebuilding Together, Consultant to the Institute for Rural Mental Health, St. Judes Hospital,
Hospice, City Opera and Symphony, Local Community Theater Board of Directors, Consultant to MediSend International, Volunteer
Youth Program Leader, Stephen Minister, Board of Directors and Financial Consultant to Tapestry Youth Ministry in Mason City
Iowa.
OTHER/PERSONAL
Married seventeen years with two sons (ages fourteen and eleven) and one daughter (age six). Enjoy kids and family, golf, hiking,
basketball, skiing, running, reading, computers, internet, business, finance, marketing, traveling, music, art, water skiing, sailing,
board games and trivia.
michael {at} michaelvolk {dot} com
Michael A. Volk