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Steve Kalmar

Steve Kalmar

Saint John,IN

Summary

Design Manager skilled in building relationships and communicating complex concepts. Leads design team strategy to develop and accomplish team goals. Drives initiative and demonstrates excellent organization and communication in fast-paced dynamic environment and collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders for greatest potential impact.


Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.


Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.


Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Marketing and Design Manager

Patriot Gaming
03.2017 - 05.2023
  • Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
  • Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget.
  • Created materials and designs in Adobe Creative Cloud for use in client presentations and communications.
  • Appointed design consultants and encouraged performance pursuant to deed and scope of service.
  • Chaired design team meetings and issued action items.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

President-Owner

Kalco Worldwide Inc.
01.2001 - 03.2017
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

The American Academy of Art
Chicago, IL
05.1984

Skills

  • Art Direction
  • Product Strategies
  • Project Leadership
  • Partner Relationship Development
  • Creative Solutions
  • Multimedia Design
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Creative Direction
  • Merchandising Displays
  • Design Ideas
  • Photo Imaging

Timeline

Senior Marketing and Design Manager

Patriot Gaming
03.2017 - 05.2023

President-Owner

Kalco Worldwide Inc.
01.2001 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

The American Academy of Art
Steve Kalmar