Kay Calivas, Managing Director


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Stephen James Associates
2800 Quarry Lake Drive, Suite 280
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Phone: 410.753.1423
Fax: 410.753.1460
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Expertise

Kay Calivas, a native of Long Island, NY, started her career in a management training program at JP Morgan Chase Bank in New York City. She quickly worked her way up to the position of Vice President in the Securities & Trust Division. In 1993 Kay relocated to Baltimore, MD where she joined the prominent recruiting firm of Don Richard Associates / A.J. Burton Group as a Bank Recruiter. Within two years, Kay was appointed Manager of the Banking Practice and shortly thereafter, established the Human Resources Practice. Kay was responsible for building and retaining a strong client and candidate base and for the management of two practices in multiple offices in the Baltimore - DC corridor. She has managed teams of recruiters and has a proven track record of success. Kay spent five years as an independent consultant, providing regional training for a prominent national search firm. In this role, she was responsible for developing and delivering training to recruiters and managers covering the VA, MD and DC markets. She was also intricately involved in several system conversions, testing, and software training. With ten years in the financial services industry and over fifteen years experience in the professional recruiting arena, Kay joins Stephen James Associates as a Managing Director.

In her current role, Kay is responsible for managing the overall operation of Stephen James Associates' flagship office. Her well rounded background in management, hands-on recruiting and training experience make her a valuable addition to the Stephen James Associates team. Kay takes a very consultative approach to the art of recruiting. She strives to understand the client's need and corporate culture and then aligns it with the candidate's qualifications and career goals.

Professional Affiliations

Kay is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Chesapeake Human Resources Association (CHRA) and the Greater Baltimore Committee (GBC).

Academia

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Hofstra University