Steve Kalynchuk Email & Phone Number

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

I began my journey at PermaCorp as a Manager and quickly earned a promotion to Partner. In this role, I played a key part in positioning the company for acquisition by a private equity company. I was retained after the acquisition and transitioned to the role of General Manager. Subsequently, I was again promoted to the company’s inaugural VP-level role: VP of Operations.▌ Double-Digit Revenue Growth – Multimillion-Dollar EBITDA – Team: 120+ ▌My primary challenge as VP of Operations was to restore governance across 3 locations in Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario. Taking on inconsistent and limited processes and stagnant sales, production, and market presence, I established and maintained business objectives, setting expectations for short- and long-range plans that impacted organization-wide functions, including operations, finance, human resources, and sales.✪ DELIVERED RESULTS➨ Strategic Growth & Operational ExcellenceGrew Ontario location by double digits year-over-year via strategic sales and operations initiatives.➨ Product Development & LaunchDeveloped and launched new product within 3 months, achieving multimillion-dollar sales in the first year with the highest-margin product in organizational history.➨ Market Expansion & NegotiationDeveloped relationship with new primary supplier in China, negotiating 35% shorter lead time than previous primary supplier.➨ Systems Implementation & Process OptimizationImplemented modern ERP and CRM systems, transforming organization into an efficient process- and system-driven entity.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Following PermaCorp’s acquisition by a private equity company in 2021, I transitioned into the role of General Manager, maintaining involvement in the company’s Manitoba and Ontario locations and directing operations in the Edmonton location. As an efficient change manager, I oversaw the transition to new owners, board of directors, and president.▌ Double-Digit Revenue Growth – Multimillion-Dollar EBITDA – Team: 75 ▌✪ DELIVERED RESULTS➨ Resilient Financial PerformanceMet revenue and EBITDA targets and realized continued growth through COVID-19 despite significant material and logistics cost increases.➨ Employee Retention & Transition ManagementRetained 100% of employees during ownership transition.➨ Project Management & ExecutionManaged company’s 2 largest construction projects at the time.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

⋆⋆⋆ Positioned business for successful private equity acquisition in June 2021 ⋆⋆⋆▌ Double-Digit Revenue Growth – Multimillion-Dollar EBITDA – Team: 65 ▌My first promotion with PermaCorp was to join as a member of the ownership group in sustainably growing the business by launching new products, expanding existing territories (Canada and the US), and executing acquisitions. In positioning the organization for acquisition, we received above-industry acquisition value and achieved all hurdle rates.✪ DELIVERED RESULTS➨ Revenue Growth & Profitability EnhancementScaled manufacturing operations revenue by 160% and increased EBITDA margin from 7% to 22% in 3 years.➨ Market Expansion & DevelopmentOpened new Ontario location, forged strategic partnership in Manitoba, and leveraged dealer network and introduced new product in the US.➨ Division Growth & Revenue IncreaseGrew value-added division revenue by 214%+ in 3 years.

Edmonton, Alberta

Initially recruited by PermaCorp to spearhead the redesign of outdated websites and manage the closure of an underperforming division, I demonstrated exceptional promise and drive. This pivotal role marked the beginning of a distinguished tenure with the company, setting the stage for my subsequent contributions and leadership achievements.▌ Multimillion-Dollar Revenue – Team: 24 ▌✪ DELIVERED RESULTS➨ Revenue Growth & Digital StrategiesImplemented search engine optimization best practices, improving online traffic and conversion rates and increasing number of projects won from online sources by 900%.➨ Cost Management & Operational EfficiencyNegotiated obsolete inventory buy-back at only 10% restocking fee and repurposed long-term employees to other business areas while shutting down underperforming division.

Edmonton, Canada Area

I founded Warpaint Analytics (WPA) to provide small and expanding businesses with website and custom software development services and applications that grow to accommodate business needs throughout expansion. WPA also provided tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals.

Edmonton, Canada Area

Edmonton, Canada Area

Edmonton, Canada Area