michael corkrum

co-founder

About

Hard working, creative individual who loves working with new people in new environments. I am always looking at problems with an entrepreneurial mindset focused on how to improve efficiency and provide new ideas.

Country

united states

City

roswell

Industry

photography

Skill

public speaking, entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, consulting, new business development, business strategy, business analysis, business development, social ventures, cultural diversity, microsoft office, microsoft excel, management, leadership, product development

Experience

founder

apogee protein

2017-1 - 2018-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

* Worked with United States farmers and United States Department of Agriculture to develop a protein seasoning made out of Fava Beans. * Created the packaging and distribution network for Apogee Protein. * Ran multiple tests with different target markets to ascertain viability and quality.

co-founder

cork brothers studios

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

We bring more customers in, more often. We do this by capturing and creating engaging content that carves out more mental real estate in your customers minds.

co-founder

cork bros studios

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

chief executive officer

kiwi international

2015-8 - 2017-1 · 1 yr 6 mos

* Created a start-up company that added nutritional and business value to West African agricultural products. * Ideated and implemented solutions to longstanding challenges held by West African farmers and international stakeholders. * Increased the monetary value of our partners’ products by 50%. * Educated farmers on best practices to increase yield and consistently produce a high quality product. * Worked with local manufacturers and wholesalers to add pea protein to gari (a staple West African food) to create a more nutritional meal for impoverished locals. * Communicated and implemented complex business strategies revolving around marketing and purchasing power to West African partners.

Education

groton school

2006-1 - 2011-1 · 5 yrs 1 mo

babson college

1996-1 - 2000-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

babson college

management

2011-1 - 2015-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

President of Origins of Necessary Equality (O.N.E.). Created and executed new initiatives to increase diversity and inclusion across Babson College campus in this role. Worked with students, faculty and administrators to accomplish this. Led a consulting group that created a more positive dining experience at Babson College. Worked with Sodexo administrators, Babson College administrators and students to identify what change was necessary and how to feasibly implement it. Treasurer of Club Basketball. Was a member of Babson's Club Basketball team since its inception. Worked to build the program from playing a handful of games a year to competing in tournaments all around New England and playing over 15 games a year. Activities and Societies: President of Origins of Necessary Equality (O.N.E.), Consultant for Sodexo and Babson College to improve dining experience, Treasurer of Club Basketball