1. Eric Kilter, MBA
139 Wind Ridge Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 681-2763 eric.kilter@gmail.com
Marketing Management
Strategic Marketing/ Business Development/ Public Relations/ Special Events
Performance Profile/ Performance Summary
Energetic and results focused marketing manager who combines vision, creative talent, and
strong business acumen to identify market trends and create high-impact marketing strategies
and materials. Outgoing leader and team-builder able to forge key relationships and partnerships
that drive brand and company awareness.
Core Expertise and Leadership
Branding
Lean Management
Strategic Planning
SEO Optimization
Social Networking
Event Coordination
Marketing
Promotions
Advertising
Extensive list of software tools
Personal computing operating
systems
CRM
Customer Segmentation
Competitive Analysis
Competitive Product Positioning
Data Evaluation
Forecast, Cost & Pricing
Relationship Management
Budget Management
Team Building and Leadership
Analytics
Interpersonal Skills
Business Development
Project Management
Professional Experience
Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce, Harker Heights, TX 2014-Present
Marketing and Office Manager, Business Development, Events
2. Eric Kilter, MBA
139 Wind Ridge Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 681-2763 eric.kilter@gmail.com
Participate in managing the company including market research, online advertising, strategic planning,
administration, human resource, and finances. Evaluate demographics; establish relationships with c-level clients to
increase revenue and support, build networking contacts. Orchestrate events- from conceiving idea to promotion,
logistics, and hosting.
• Executed use of Lean Management principles to reduce cost and increase revenue of
overhead by over 25% per year.
• Generated “buzz” and positive feedback for quality of events that has resulted in
increased attendance.
• Increased social networking involvement by over 50% by following social networking
trends and actively being involved in adapting to consumer usage.
• Decreased costs of events resulting in increased revenues by using knowledge of “best
practice” marketing trends.
Sweet Treatery LLC, Temple, TX 2010-2014
Owner
I managed all aspects of the company including marketing, strategic planning, product positioning, hiring, training,
human resource, branding, and logistics. Marketed products to commercial consumers to increase revenue and brand
awareness. I created a budget that maximized revenue while keeping expenses to a minimum resulting in routine
quarterly profits above anticipated.
• Generated public awareness of start-up organization.
• Successfully generated regular promotions that resulted in over 50% increase in profits
compared to previous quarter.
• Forecasted and analyzed data from previous years to ensure proper scheduling and
product was available to consumers as needed.
• Used Google analytics to maximize SEO.
• Created P & L documents and identified ways to increase profit and decrease loss on a
routine basis.
KBR, Houston, TX 2009-2010
Regional Aviation Fuels Manager
3. Eric Kilter, MBA
139 Wind Ridge Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 681-2763 eric.kilter@gmail.com
I managed the entire northern region of Iraq for aviation fuels. Coordinated logistics, evaluated employees, and
made necessary changes as needed. I was directly in charge of over 250 employees.
• Successfully created an accurate excel worksheet to ensure accuracy in quantity of fuel,
the original formula used was inaccurate and resulted in over one million “lost” gallons
of fuel.
• Managed to maximize profit and decrease cost by evaluating employees and job to
determine that “waste” was present and reduced workforce.
US Army, For t Hood, TX 2006-2009
Soldier
I was directly in charge of security. I was the only E-4 soldier in my platoon who was tasked over other soldiers.
• Developed strong leadership skills throughout my deployment.
• Directly responsible for a group of soldiers and was declared a subject matter expect
regarding the enemy.
• Mastered leadership skills that I consider to be of great value.
WalMart Stores Inc, Peru, IL 1992-2006
Assistant Manager
Coordinated and trained employees. Interviewed and hired employees. Started as a regular employee and was
rapidly promoted throughout my career. I routinely made marketing decisions and promotional decisions that
resulted in continual revenue increases throughout my departments.
• Awarded employee of the year multiple times.
• As department manager, was awarded consistently for having highest revenue and profits in company.
• As assistant manager, was a mentor to employees and would encourage supervised empowerment to
increase skill sets for others.
Education & Professional Development
4. Eric Kilter, MBA
139 Wind Ridge Drive, Harker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 681-2763 eric.kilter@gmail.com
MBA in Marketing, minor in Business Management
Texas A & M University – College Station, TX- 2013
Six Sigma Lean Management Certification
University of Villanova- 2013
BS in Business Administration
Tarleton State University- Killeen, TX-2012
Community Activities
Central Texas Children’s Advocacy Center Board of Directors- 2014
Killeen-Heights Rotary Club- 2015