MICHAEL BOROVEC
** ********* ***** ****, ******* L1Z 0A7
Mobile: 905-***-**** E-mail: acgooy@r.postjobfree.com
November 12, 2014
Dear Human Resources:
Re: Employment Opportunity
Analytical, motivated, effective, and organized are words my past employers use to describe me. If
hired, I would bring these qualities and much more to your company. Detailed in my resume you
will find a solid background within investor relations, management, and sales that I believe would
be a valuable asset to your organization. I come to you with:
Specialized Honours Degree in International Politics from York University;
Honours in the Business Management program from Humber College;
Seven years of success in the investor relations industry representing Gold, Silver, Uranium,
Platinum, Oil and Gas exploration and producing companies;
Excellent management, leadership, and relationship building skills;
Strong knowledge of finance with a thorough understanding of the financial markets, security
regulations and disclosure practices which impact a public company;
Demonstrated track record in serving as a corporate spokesman within the investor community;
A sophisticated degree of experience with the TSX Exchange;
Highly effective in strategic planning and daily management coordination practices;
Ability to think and strategize outside the box enabling the companies I represent to stand out
and attract attention in the most visible and effective manner;
Proven analytical and problem solving skills to effectively collect, interpret, and apply information
in order to develop the most profitable outcomes;
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced individual and team environment;
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills facilitating tactful interaction with
existing / potential investors, coworkers, and management at all levels;
Outstanding time-management, research, and organizational skills in order to not only meet but
exceed both short-term and long-term objectives;
Extensive familiarity with word processing, creation of spreadsheets, database management,
graphics, presentations, Goldmine, while being adaptable to new software;
Excellent ability to create exposure and interest in order to factually represent your firm’s story;
W illing to relocate to anywhere in the world.
I strongly believe that my focused experience combined with specialized education and
professional integrity will enable me to contribute very quickly to your company’s efforts. I look
forward to additional discussions with you on this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Michael Borovec
MICHAEL BOROVEC
39 Rushworth Drive Ajax, Ontario L1Z 0A
Mobile: 905-***-**** E-mail: acgooy@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent ability to create exposure and interest in order to factually represent your firm’s story;
Specialized Honours Degree in International Politics from York University;
Honours in the Business Management program from Humber College;
Seven years of success in the investor relations industry representing Gold, Silver, Uranium,
Platinum, Oil and Gas exploration and producing companies;
Excellent management, leadership, and relationship building skills;
Strong knowledge of finance with a thorough understanding of the financial markets, security
regulations and disclosure practices which impact a public company;
Demonstrated track record in serving as a corporate spokesman in the investor community;
A sophisticated degree of experience with the TSX Exchange;
Highly effective in strategic planning and daily management coordination practices;
Ability to think and strategize outside the box enabling the companies I represent to stand out
and attract attention in the most visible and effective manner;
Proven analytical and problem solving skills to effectively collect, interpret and apply information
in order to develop the most profitable outcomes;
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced individual and team environment;
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills facilitating tactful interaction with
existing / potential investors, coworkers, and management at all levels;
Outstanding time-management, research, and organizational skills in order to not only meet but
exceed both short-term and long-term objectives;
Extensive familiarity with word processing, creation of spreadsheets, database management,
graphics, presentations, Goldmine, while being adaptable to new software;
Excellent ability to create exposure and interest in order to factually represent your firm’s story.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
York University, Toronto
Sept. 2003 – Aug. 2005
International Politics, Specialized Honours Degree
Humber College, Toronto
Sept. 1997 – Dec. 1999
Business Management, Honours
Durham College, Oshawa
Level 3 Spanish May 2012
Series 7 license (U.S.) Oct. 2001
Series 22 license (U.S.) Oct. 2001
Series 63 license (U.S.) Aug. 2001
CSI Trader Training Course May 2001
Canadian Securities Course, Honours Jan. 2001
MICHAEL BOROVEC
39 Rushworth Drive Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1S5
Mobile: 905-***-**** E-mail: acgooy@r.postjobfree.com
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
May 2011 – November 2012
RockEx Mining Corp., Toronto
Rockex Mining is focused on the development of its iron ore deposit in Ontario, Canada.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Increased the number of sell-side analysts publishing coverage as well as the buying support
amongst retail investors;
Contributed to several successful capital raises in difficult market conditions;
Increased the quantity and depth of institutional ownership of the company’s shares;
Scheduled sell-side meetings with appropriate industry analysts from selected investment banks
while maintaining regular contact with key analysts, fund managers and retail intermediaries;
Developed and maintained the investor presentation and fact sheet with current financial date;
Drafted and disseminated the company's news releases and provided counselling, writing, and
editing services for the company's website.
February 2010 – June 2012
Simba Energy Inc., Toronto
Simba Energy is engaged in the acquisition and exploration of oil and gas properties, focusing on the hydrocarbon
opportunities onshore of West and East Africa.
Vice President, Investor Relations
Developed a successful strategy to build an investor relations department from the ground up in
addition to assisting and educating management as to a better understanding of how the newly
created office can be used as a profit center to generate maximized returns on investment;
Drafted and disseminated press releases and corporate communications to buy and sell side
analysts, the investment banking community, retail and institutional broker and sales teams, as
well as existing and prospective shareholders;
Developed corporate fact sheets and presentations for the company website, road shows,
investor conferences, as well as implementing project specific meetings and programs;
Succeeded in completing several multi-million dollar financings through the exploitation of my
network throughout Canada;
Made a substantial impact on the company’s liquidity and market capitalization i mmediately.
Oct. 2007 – November 2009
Pyramid Petroleum, Houston, Texas
Pyramid Petroleum is engaged in exploration, development and production of petrole um and natural gas in the
United States.
Director, Investor Relations
Developed and implemented a comprehensive investor relations program that was aimed at
increasing the company’s visibility while aligned with the short and long term business model ;
Brought over ten million USD to the table through existing relationships with the investment
banking community in Houston, New York, and Toronto;
W orking closely with the relationships I have garnered with retail and institutional brokers, buy
and sell side analysts, investment banking and private funding groups so as to maximize
efficiencies in the liquidity and market price of the stock, market exposure of the company
through effective coverage, as well as strategically structure and complete fund raising projects ;
Effectively managed the day-to-day implementation of general investor relations duties such as
monitoring trading activity, market / sector conditions, capital markets, peer group companies,
as well as the drafting and dissemination of press releases ;
Coordinated road shows and developed/maintained corporate presentation, fact sheet and
website.
MICHAEL BOROVEC
39 Rushworth Drive Ajax, Ontario L1Z 1S5
Mobile: 905-***-**** E-mail: acgooy@r.postjobfree.com
Sept. 2006 – Sept. 2007
CHF Investor Relations, Toronto
CHF Investor Relations is a full-service, outsourced investor relations consultant company serving emerging to mid -
cap public companies trading on North American exchanges.
Account Manager
On an ongoing basis, I was successful in facilitating the strategic responsibility that integrates
the disciplines of finance, communications, and marketing in order to achieve a highly effective
two-way flow of information between a public company and the investment community;
Implemented my strong ability to coordinate, edit, and disseminate corporate communications in
a timely manner so as to provide high quality communication practices to the marketplace ;
Succeeded in bringing very creative ideas and practices to the job with the goal of generating an
advanced level of visibility and value to a company’s projects and performance ;
Relied on as a trusted mentor to new account managers with the goa l of guiding on how to
successfully build new relationships and use creative approaches to advance specific company
goals.
Jan. 1998 – Nov. 2003
Euro-American Capital Corporation, Toronto
Euro-American Capital is engaged in the development of oil and natural gas assets in the US as well as commercial
real estate offerings in Canada, US and Europe through limited partnership investments.
Registered Representative
Brokered deals for oil and gas as well as oversees commercial real estate limited partnerships;
Developed a substantial client base in a very short time frame in addition to maintaining and
fostering relationships with high net worth clients in excess of $1M with incomes exceeding
$250K;
Gained excellent working knowledge of stocks, bonds, commodity markets as well as the
trading practices of futures and options contracts while gaining SEC Series 7, Series 22, and
Series 63 licenses;
Led the sales force in adopting innovative and original approaches to the sales process in order
to build a relationship with the client that facilitated a unique and fresh investment experience.