Steve Martens
About Steve Martens
Steve Martens is an Audio Visual Manager at Kite Pharma in Santa Monica, CA, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in managing AV systems and services across various locations and previously held several positions at Nike, including Telecommunications Manager and Enterprise Media Services Manager.
Work at Kite Pharma
Steve Martens has served as the Audio Visual Manager at Kite Pharma since 2019. In this role, he ensures the availability and currency of user training on all audio-visual systems and services. He facilitates operations for 22Miles Digital Signage systems within Kite Business Units. Additionally, he collaborates with corporate planners and facilities personnel to enhance user experience satisfaction related to AV services.
Previous Experience at Nike
Before joining Kite Pharma, Steve Martens had a significant tenure at Nike. He worked as the Telecommunications Manager from 1996 to 1998 and later held the position of Lead IT Engineer from 2000 to 2013. He also served as the Enterprise Media Services Manager from 2013 to 2017. His roles at Nike involved managing various IT and telecommunications services, contributing to his extensive experience in the audio-visual field.
Education and Expertise
Steve Martens studied Business Administration and Management at Columbia Basin College. His educational background supports his expertise in managing audio-visual systems and services across multiple international locations, including California, Maryland, and Amsterdam. His academic training complements his extensive professional experience in the AV industry.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role, Steve Martens acts as an escalation point during problem resolution activities, ensuring the timely restoration of systems and services. His responsibilities include managing AV equipment and services, which require a high level of technical skill and knowledge in audio-visual technology and user training.