Small-cap companies face unique IR challenges. The usual solutions—overloading someone on the team or going with a pricey IR firm—often aren't a great fit. We offer a better way by providing a solution that combines the benefits of in-house attention with the flexibility and cost-effectiveness of a contractor.We provide comprehensive investor relations strategy and corporate communications services to micro and small-cap companies, including investor presentation overhaul, independent investor outreach and virtual non-deal roadshows, quarterly earnings material preparation, and corporate analytics and market positioning analysis.

Vallum is a global financial communications consultancy that provides public and pre-IPO businesses with investor relations, ESG, activism defense and crisis advisory services.

Corporate finance and business development at a private equity backed oil and gas company focused in unconventional resource development in North America. Accomplishments included M&A due diligence and a successful asset acquisition from a leading E&P independent in the DJ Basin, implementation of the Company's revolving credit facility with J.P. Morgan and BMO Capital Markets, active crude oil hedging program, oversight of economic forecasting and project evaluation efforts, and final merger of the Company with a public independent.

Daily interaction with the buy and sell side ensuring that the value of the Company's assets were effectively communicated to the market. Responsible for all corporate communications, including press releases, earnings calls, investor presentations, annual reports and website. Managed relationships with sell-side analysts, coordinated marketing efforts and conference participation, and hosted meetings with investors.Broadened and improved the shareholder base through specific investor targeting, focused on message dissemination through aggressive marketing efforts, and networked effectively with investors, analysts, industry press and investment bankers. Efforts contributed to significant increase in stock value since IPO, numerous feature articles in industry magazines, and a dramatic increase in public understanding of, and appreciation for, the investment opportunity.Highlights include:• Participated in the private to public transition of one of the fastest growing E&P companies in the United States • Oversaw the investor relations effort of the newly public company, ultimately achieving approximately 400% increase in stock value from year end 2011 to the peak in 2014• Cultivated a strong and supportive equity research following, from approximately eight analysts post IPO to 26 covering analysts• Integrally involved in the marketing effort for three significant equity raises and three high yield debt offerings totaling over $1.5 billion• Enjoyed strong relationships with generalist and dedicated energy investors in the United States and Canada, having directly participated in approximately 100 investor events, including conferences, non-deal roadshows, and site visits and hosting over 1,300 meetings between 2012 and 2015.

Coordinated and assisted with special projects and strategic alternatives that were ongoing during that time with the Company, which included M&A, private and public equity and debt financings, and strategic acquisitions.Highlights include:• Evaluated strategic alternatives, including mergers, acquisitions, and corporate equity and debt financings, ultimately executing on a $265 million equity recapitalization of the Company• Participated at a senior level in Company’s pre-IPO deliberations, including meeting with investment banks and research analysts, articulating company goals and participating in valuation discussions• Created IPO roadshow presentation in concert with lead underwriter• Coordinated due diligence and disclosure statement process for S-1 filing

Investment banking targeted towards private E&P companies seeking equity or debt financing. Involved in all aspects of client prospecting, business plan creation and deal marketing.Highlights include:• Prepared the semi-annual Rodman Index Report, an aggregation of Private Equity’s capital raising and investment trends for the period• Conducted due diligence on new clients; prepared marketing materials, including the private placementmemorandum and investor presentation; facilitated marketing road-shows and advocated for clients• Featured in the “Bright Spot” section for those “up-and-coming” in the Energy industry in the November 2008 issue of Oil & Gas Investor• During tenure, COSCO/Rodman completed 12 financings for over $450 million

Assisted the firm's Managing Director in client prospecting, business plan creation and deal marketing. Coordinated the firm's private capital conference and its annual survey of the buy-side's views towards E&P investing.