Michael Book

About Michael Book

MISSION: Solve problems that improve the quality of life and the success of…

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Clinical Research Foundation, Inc

   Sep 2019 — Present · Louisville, KY, US

   Increased organizational assets by 251% in 3 years. Generated millions in industry-sponsored veteran research at VA Medical Center. Facilitated a million-dollar investment for two dual photon microscopes to advance regional research. Oversight of union labor negotiations for clinical studies impacting responsibilities of union employees. Directed a clinical team of research coordinators, regulatory coordinators, and administrators. Improved organizational commitment and cultivated an environment for career growth. Team received numerous recognitions for leading study performance metrics. Increased brand and mission awareness among the hospital staff and veteran population. Collaborated with numerous local organizations to support research for veterans. Strengthened the partnership with the university affiliate to widen the scope of clinical research. Negotiated and developed agreements for pharmaceutical sponsored research. Generated annual administrative budgets and provided financial oversight of clinical research. Directed board meetings that garnered national recognition for our Quarterly Board Decks. Involved in the innovative development of multi-site clinical research. Awarded grant to improve upon foundation operations.

Education

• Art Institute of Pittsburgh

  Industrial Design & Special Effects, with Honors

• University of Louisville School of Medicine

  Master’s Degree

  2013 — 2015

• University of Louisville School of Medicine

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  2013 — 2017

• Indiana University-Southeast

  BS, AA

• Washington University in St. Louis

  N/A

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Marketing
• Budgeting
• Online Marketing
• Laboratory
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Flow Cytometry
• Innovation
• Social Networking
• Molecular Biology
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Guerrilla Marketing
• Technical Writing
• Mentorship
• Physiology
• Industrial Design
• Strategic Planning
• Teaching
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Image Analysis
• Special Effects
• Team Building
• Management
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Social Media Marketing
• Immunocytochemistry
• Business Development
• Microbiology
• Murine Surgery
• Sigmaplot
• Biochemistry
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Advertising
• Web Design
• Cardiology
• Adult Stem Cells
• Event Management