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17+ years of experience in oil & gas operations, regulatory compliance, and asset retirement (ARO). Strong background in project management, regulatory engagement with CalGEM, and data-driven compliance tracking. Expertise in idle well management, abandonment planning, safety programs, and process optimization. Skilled at leading cross-functional teams, developing compliance programs, and identifying cost-saving strategies. Proven ability to scale small businesses, manage staff, and deliver financial growth. Key Accomplishments Managed abandonment operations for 26 wells (Honey Rock Engineers & Advisors). Directed 11,000+ idle well compliance program and $72MM annual abandonment budget (CRC). Founded and grew Rush Cycle Bakersfield from 0 to 350+ members, achieving $40K+ monthly revenue. Deferred $1MM+ in costs by creating a pumping unit inventory system (Sentinel Peak Resources). 13 years at Chevron, advancing from field operations to management, implementing safety programs across multiple sites. Education B.S. in Organizational Leadership, National University (2014)

Not only am I a fractional CMO, I am your strategic bridge between human intent and AI execution 🤝 I’m certified with Google AI and I’m an expert at Claude Cowork and Claude Code If your business is doing $1M+, but your growth has hit a ceiling, you don’t have a talent problem. You have a "Human Glue" problem, the manual, repetitive, and fragile processes that require your best people to act like data-entry clerks just to keep the lights on. I am Mike Volkin. I am a Business Modernizer. I help CEOs and Founders replace operational chaos with autonomous AI pipelines. With a track record of building, scaling, and exiting six companies, I don't just "implement AI tools", I engineer enterprise value. 🏢Why Mid-Market CEOs hire me: Margin Protection: I identify the "invisible leaks" where manual labor is eating your profits. We replace $150k/year administrative overhead with $50/month automation loops. The Founder’s Exit: Most companies aren't sellable because the "system" is in the founder's head. I document and automate your tribal knowledge, turning your business into a turnkey asset. Operational Speed: I build "Centralized AI Knowledge Bases" where your team can find any answer in 5 seconds, not 5 hours. Battle-Tested Leadership: As an Army veteran, I bring military-grade precision to your tech stack. We modernize without breaking what’s already working. 🥇My "Modernization" Framework: The AI Readiness Audit: A deep dive into your current marketing and operations tech stack to find your biggest automation opportunities. The Automation Roadmap: A strategic blueprint for replacing "Human Glue" with autonomous AI agents. Deployment & Governance: Building and overseeing the implementation of custom AI workflows that run 24/7 with 0% error rates. 🚫What I am NOT: I am not a generalist developer or a "prompt engineer." I am a fractional AI and automation strategist for CEOs who realize that "doing things the way we've always done them" is the fastest way to become a dinosaur. Skills: -AI Strategy & Consulting -Business Process Automation -Fractional Chief AI Officer (CAIO) -Business Process Mapping -Operations Management -Generative AI Implementation -Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) -Workflow Optimization -Exit Strategy & Sellability -No-Code Automation (Make, Zapier) 🦸Strategic Fractional CMO: Bridging Marketing & Modern Operations Most companies don't have a marketing problem—they have a "Leaky Bucket" problem. They spend thousands on traffic only for those leads to die in a manual, fragmented sales process. As a Fractional CMO with six successful exits, I don't just focus on top-of-funnel vanity metrics. I focus on Revenue Operations (RevOps). I modernize your entire marketing department by integrating AI and automation into your sales funnels, ensuring that every dollar spent on growth is captured by a high-efficiency machine. When I step in as your Fractional CMO, I take full ownership of your growth strategy and the systems that power it. From architecting AI-driven lead nurturing sequences to optimizing your CAC/LTV ratios, I ensure your marketing isn't just a "cost center," but a predictable, scalable asset. I provide the high-level leadership of a full-time executive at a fraction of the cost, allowing your company to modernize its growth engine while you stay focused on the big picture.

My career in workplace safety is built from a simple belief: safety should make sense to the people doing the work. After years working hands-on in manufacturing environments, I saw how often safety programs looked good on paper but failed on the floor. So I began consulting to help small businesses build systems that are clear, practical, and actually used. I provide HSE consulting and workplace safety support for small manufacturing and automotive companies, including: Safety policy and procedure development OSHA-aligned program creation and documentation Workplace safety audits and gap assessments Job hazard analyses (JHAs) ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 Internal Audit / Compliance Guidance Training program development and custom training content SDS program organization and hazard communication support Incident review and corrective action planning Safety culture improvement strategy My focus isn’t just compliance — it’s clarity. I help owners and managers turn overwhelming regulatory requirements into organized, streamlined systems their teams can confidently follow. As my service offerings grow, I’m also integrating human-centered design principles into my work, with the long-term vision of building more intuitive, user-friendly workplace systems. Because safety shouldn’t live in a binder. It should live in how your business operates every day.

Before you pay a consultant to review your documentation, identify what is missing, what changed, and what may require additional review. I compare completed documents against the requirements, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, or source materials they were intended to satisfy. Findings may include: ✓ Omissions ✓ Additions ✓ Divergences ✓ Documentation Gaps ✓ Traceable Findings Every finding is tied directly to documented source evidence and supported by a verification record. Organizations use this service to answer questions such as: • Did we miss anything? • What changed? • Where are the gaps? • Does the document still match the requirements? • Did remediation actually fix the problem? • What should be reviewed before audit or submission? This review is often performed before consultant, auditor, or assessor engagement to identify issues before review begins. It can also be performed after remediation or implementation work is completed to independently review the resulting documentation package. Reviews are performed using a deterministic verification process that produces repeatable results and evidence tied directly to the supplied source materials. I do not provide legal, regulatory, medical, actuarial, or industry-specific opinions. I provide documented evidence showing where reviewed content aligns with, diverges from, or omits content found in the source materials supplied for review.

Overwhelmed by Compliance? Let Me Simplify It for You. ⚠️ Struggling to untangle complex compliance requirements? ⚠️ Frustrated/uncertainty despite using a GRC tool? ⚠️ Unsure about scoping your compliance efforts? ⚠️ Lacking time or expertise to dedicate to compliance? These challenges are common but solvable. With 18 years of experience in IT audit and compliance, I’ve helped businesses of all sizes navigate these exact obstacles. 📌 During my years at a leading consulting firm, I saw firsthand how organizations became overwhelmed by compliance demands while juggling day-to-day operations. That’s why I freelance: to deliver practical, tailored solutions that ease the burden and ensure compliance success. If you're a small business facing: ❌ Fear of audit failure ❌ Limited resources for compliance expertise ❌ Budget constraints ❌ Challenges in monitoring vendor risks ❌ Uncertainty about maintaining compliance post-certification I can help. How I Simplify Compliance for You ✅ Tailored Solutions: I customize frameworks to fit your unique business model and technology stack. No cookie-cutter controls or wasted effort. ✅ Strategic Scoping: I define the precise scope for your compliance efforts, focusing only on what’s necessary. ✅ Clear Processes: I break down complex requirements into manageable steps and provide well-documented processes that instill confidence during audits. ✅ Dual Compliance Efficiencies: Leverage my cross-framework expertise to streamline controls and reduce duplication. ✅ Ongoing Support: I offer monitoring, reviews, and updates to keep you compliant long-term. ✅ Real Expertise: With nearly two decades in IT compliance, I deliver actionable strategies with minimal learning curve for your team. You don’t have to feel overwhelmed by compliance. Let me simplify the process so you can focus on growing your business while achieving and maintaining compliance with ease. Let’s get started.

Results-driven professional with training and experience in the medical device industry for 6+ years. Expertise in US FDA and EU regulations, focusing on Class III/II devices. Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex regulatory terminology to medical professionals and clients.