Resume Matthew C. Kaser

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 Design) 8/1984 – 11/1985
Designer

Professional Highlights

KSL Resorts – Various projects at the following properties - La Costa Resort & Spa, Calsbad, CA., Hotel Del Coronado, Coronado, CA., Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Palm Springs, CA. and The Homestead, Hotsprings, VA.
Design and Implementation

Toyota Motors (TM) – Texas Tundra Manufacturing Facility - Education Center and Museum
Design and Implementation

Nokia (NOK) – North American Headquarters - Reception Center and Museum
Design and Implementation

i2 Technologies, Inc. (ITWO) World Headquarters - Center of Excellence
Product Demonstration Showroom

Ft. Lauderdale Museum of Discovery & Science –
New Science Center Display Program - $8 million, 27,000 sq ft

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
New Science Center Display Area

US Patent number 392,681 Gas Pump Display.

Product Design

2006 - 2007 ACI, Stalker Radar Guns, Richardson, Texas. Design of new user interface for new line of radar detection guns

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

2006 CIP - Certifiied Interpretive Planner, National Association for Interpretation. CIP number 00044 - Ft Collins, CO

Lectures and Talks

2006 Cross merchandising, Innovative Retail Ideas - National Sports Licensing and Tailgaters Show Las Vegas Nevada

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

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