Resume
Matthew C. Kaser
217 S. MacArthur Blvd. Office: (469) 549-1832
Coppell, Texas 75019
E: mattk@kaserdesign.com Cel: (972) 977-0747
Objective
Provide wealth of business, project management, planning and design experience toward producing custom environmental communication solutions, stimulating and connecting with the visitor physically, intellectually and emotionally.
Professional History
M. Kaser & Associates, Inc. Irving, Texas 1/4/1992 – Present - Designer and Business Owner
Producer of content based attractions. Focus of work centers on utilizing environmental, display, and graphic design among architecture, media and writing for visitors to assimilate ideas and concepts with the goal of inspiring individual stewardship and empowerment.
Bryntesen & Associates, Inc. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 11/30/1990 – 1/4/92 - Art Director and Project Captain
Author and designer of all displays for $8 million, 27,000 sq ft new Museum of Discovery & Science
Museum Design Resources, Inc. – Dallas, Texas (Museum Design) 11/1988 – 11/1990 - Art Director
TL Horton Design, Inc. -- Dallas, Texas (Retail Design) 4/1987 – 11/1988 - Senior Designer
Institutional Services, Inc. – Dallas, Texas (Museum Design) 11/1985 – 4/1987 - Senior Designer
Giltspur Exhibits, Inc. – Dallas, Texas (Tradeshow) 8/1984 – 11/1985 Designer
Professional Highlights
US Army Corp of Engineers – Bonnet Carre Spillway
Interpretive Planning, Design and Implementation
KSL Resorts, Inc. (Hotel Del Coronado, La Costa Spa & Resort, The Homestead, and Las Palmas Resort) Children and teen centers “Kidtopia and Vibz” Interpretive Planning, Design and Implementation
Nokia (NOK) – North American Headquarters - Reception Center & Museum
Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery & Science –
Science Center Display Program
NASCAR Speedparks -- Myrtle Beach, SC, Seveirville, TN, and with Mills Malls in Concord, NC, and St Louis -Thematic Design
Victory Junction Gang Camp- , Randleman, NC with Patty, Kyle and Richard Petty - Author Camp Display Content Program
Hands On! A Regional Museum – Johnson City TN
Strategic Planning for capital expansion
Franklin Institute -- Philadelphia, PA. - Future Space Exhibition - Science Center Display Area
US Patent number 392,681 Gas Pump Display.
Product Design
1996 –1997 Chrome Specialties, Inc. Ft. Worth, TX - Design complete line of “Slot” style Harley Davidson motorcycle accessories. Complete line of fifty plus stamped metal and cast parts included Gas caps, Mirrors, Timing Chain Covers, Inspection covers Air Filter cover, etc.
2002 World Factory, Inc. Ft. Worth, TX Various home and garden accessories include: Gazebos, Arches, Work Bench, Mail Boxes, House numbers, etc.
Education
Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD) -- Columbus, Ohio B.F.A. - Industrial Design (Cum Laude); Minor -- Sculpture 3.417 GPA
Lectures and Talks
Thematic and Environmental Design in FEC’s - 1999 National Bowling Association Show - Las Vegas Nevada
Thematic and Environmental Design at Water Parks - 1998 World Waterpark Association regional conference – San Antonio, Texas
Awards and Acknowledgements
CCAD - IDSA Student Merit Award Winner - Number One in Industrial Design, Outstanding Senior
CCAD - Industrial Design Scholarship –1983-84
CCAD - George Bellows and Industrial Design Scholarships –1982-83, Industrial Design Scholarship –1981-82, Presidents List Semester I - 1980-81
2003 – IAAPA (International Assoc of Amusement Parks & Attraction) Award Top ten FEC (Family Entertainment Centers) in the world Sam’s Fun City - Pensacola, FL
2001 Fun Expo – Best Logo and Use of Brand – MKA Design Work on FEC - Sam’s Fun City - Pensacola, FL
Best in Show for Acrylic Painting “Sunday Evening” -- 2001 Plano Art Association Member Show - Plano, Texas
Three Honorable Mentions for Acrylic Paintings “Decisions”, “Street Rhythms”, and “Faith” - 1999 Plano Art Association Member Show - Plano, Texas
Television Interview - “Up and Coming Artists” on The Jo Shannon Show, “About Town” - Richardson Cable Network - Richardson, Texas
Software Programs
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Go, Acrobat, Autodesk-Form Z, Microsoft: Word, Excel, Powerpoint