Kendrick Isaac Reed Kirk

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.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Managing Director

Chief Executive Officer

Vice President of Strategic Development

Financial Advisor

Life Insurance Advisor

Advisory Board Member

Marketing Director

Equity Trader

Education

MBA - Finance

Bachelor of Music - Business

Skills

Additional Information

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