Kendrick Isaac Reed Kirk
Nashville,TN
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Julia Cameron
Summary
Orchestrate effective negotiations to set up sound investments between companies and clients. Skillfully build relationships, solve problems and handle every detail. Experienced in working with private securities, assessing risks, and employing optimal investment approaches.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Kirk+Co
Nashville, TN
01.2016 - Current
- Founded company to serve family with interests in publicly traded oil and gas company;
- Sourced deals and managed Separately Managed Accounts for wealthy individuals in private equity targeting early stage, follow-on investments, with preference towards deals with known up-rounds pending;
- Managed $25mm private equity fund for third party sponsor;
- Conducted deep due diligence on companies in order to represent them to investors and/or lenders;
- Developed and analyzed actual and pro forma financial statements, dynamic predictive models, and stress tests;
- Drove engagement and led negotiations with financing parties and other intermediaries; and
- Drafted term sheets, Letters of Engagement, Indications of Interest, and Confidential Information Memoranda.
Chief Executive Officer
Midstream Enterprises
Lexington, KY
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Built and operated 15 petahash per second of SHA-256 processing powered by stranded natural gas wells;
- Increased company revenue from $0 to $500,000 through aggressive new market strategies;
- Identified and acquired undervalued natural gas well leases;
- Negotiated with suppliers and royalty owners to maintain net electricity cost of under $0.04/kWh;
- Developed brand ground-up resulting in substantial brand name recognition;
- Lead team to design and sell turn-key mining array powered by natural gas; and
- Developed automated processes utilizing off-the-shelf and custom-made applications to maintain lean and efficient operations.
Vice President of Strategic Development
Puissant Industries
London, KY
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Raised capital to fund $12mm Raccoon Mountain project, an in-field drilling, well workover, and production program;
- Developed dynamic pro forma models using historical volatility of underlying commodity spot prices;
- Guided management and its advisors on deal structure, investment constraints, and marketing methodology to create unique investment opportunities based on analysis;
- Interfaced with investors and delivered entire investment offering, end-to-end; and
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
Financial Advisor
Merrill Lynch
Knoxville, TN
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Helped Innovators, Entrepreneurs, and their families reach their financial goals;
- Identified and prospected High Net Worth individuals with defined and measurable sales process;
- Introduced investment banking solution to new client, resulting in $5mm first year revenue to firm;
- Managed $15mm of clients' Assets Under Management;
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans; and
- Coordinated segmented financial solutions into comprehensive solutions to solve clients' challenges.
Life Insurance Advisor
Independant
Knoxville, TN
01.2012 - 12.2012
- Advised clients on wealth structuring strategies to assist clients in protecting assets;
- Performed Needs Analysis, including budgeting and financial strategy;
- Developed and managed team of 4 other Field Underwriters;
- Reviewed resumes, interviewed, and hired individuals based on skill set, dedication to personal growth, and experience; and
- Acted as intermediary between carriers and clients to quickly and effectively satisfy needs at both ends.
Advisory Board Member
CK Communications
Dandridge, TN
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Helped develop strategic growth initiatives of $3mm shop-at-home production broadcast on satellite television;
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning;
- Guided management through acquisition of Company; and
- Offered expertise on employee and business development plans to enhance implementation and routine oversight.
Marketing Director
ADIEUS Corporation
Nashville, TN
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Grew Assets Under Management over 500% in 12 months;
- Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base;
- Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns;
- Helped raise $3.5 Million in equity financing;
- Developed Strategic Marketing Plans that resulted in global marketing campaigns;
- Managed team of internal and external partners who designed corporate image and branding;
- Directed growth by leading Corporate Strategy discussions and CRM development.
Equity Trader
Momentum Securities
Orlando, FL
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Traded equities and options as junior partner at proprietary trading firm with focus on retail and consumer electronics companies;
- Averaged daily trade volume of 200,000 shares with profit exceeding firm expectations;
- Assessed hourly market conditions to look for hedge and arbitrage opportunities;
- Discussed trading strategies with portfolio managers to highlight current market sentiment, price points of resistance and support and liquidity characteristics of positions; and
- Formulated algorithms to search for real-time mathematical indicators and flag trades worth executing.
Education
MBA - Finance
12.2006
Bachelor of Music - Business
08.2004
- Received Berklee BEST Scholarship 4 consecutive semesters
- Graduated Cum Laude
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Deal structuring
- Business development
- Strategic planning
- Resource utilization
- Negotiation
- Forecasting proficiency
- Asset protection
- Client relationship management
- Employee engagement
- Business planning
- Financial Management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Product development
- Budget development
- Effective leader
- Delegation
Additional Information
- AWARDS AND RECOGNITION , Venture Capitalist Award for setting record ROI, University of Tennessee 2012 Torch Fund Manager, Haslam College of Business 2005-2006 B.E.S.T. Scholarship, Berklee College of Music Awarded 4x - 2002 through 2004 Winner of Southeast Composer’s Conference 2001
Work Availability
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Timeline
Chief Executive Officer - Midstream Enterprises
09.2019 - 07.2022
Managing Director - Kirk+Co
01.2016 - Current
Vice President of Strategic Development - Puissant Industries
01.2016 - 01.2017
Financial Advisor - Merrill Lynch
01.2012 - 01.2015
Life Insurance Advisor - Independant
01.2012 - 12.2012
Marketing Director - ADIEUS Corporation
01.2007 - 01.2008
Advisory Board Member - CK Communications
01.2006 - 01.2008
Equity Trader - Momentum Securities
01.2004 - 01.2006
Haslam College of Business University of Tennessee - MBA, Finance
Berklee College of Music - Bachelor of Music, Business