Kevin Alter
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About
I have been designing and producing exhibits, branded interiors and experiences for 28 years. During that time, I have had the opportunity to be involved with a very diverse array of creative projects spanning several industries. I am extremely passionate about design and it is evident in both my work and the way I communicate my solutions.
My professional journey has taken me across a wide range of design disciplines. Applications across a diverse portfolio of trade shows, museums, broadcast sets, briefing centers, branded interiors and mobile marketing allow me the insight to produce solutions that serve the functions of their objective and inspire the innermost sense of aesthetic and creativity.
However, the creative process does not end on the drawing board. It continues with the production, execution and realization of the project. Across my career, I have the opportunity the manage and execute many such projects. I have worked with fabrication partners, architects, designers and sub-contractors to bring many projects to fruition while managing client expectations, timelines and budget parameter to ensure a successful completion. -
Education
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Associate of Occupational Studies Industrial DesignArt Institute of Colorado1990 - 1993
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Experience
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Senior DesignerHouston, TXOct 2022 - Present (6 months)
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Senior DesignerALJan 2022 - Oct 2022 (9 months)
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Creative DirectorSector 5Dec 2015 - Mar 2020 (4 years 3 months)Creative lead on all large scale and strategic opportunities.
Established and maintained collaborative relationships with strategic company accounts securing several key competitive RFPs.
Implemented training for account teams on creative process, technical document fluency and the role of design in providing solutions to our clients.
Provided direction and mentoring to staff and freelance designers on a daily basis.
Authored strategic creative briefs to clients when appropriate.
Executed, communicated and delivered design presentations to clients.
Created control drawings and specification documents for clients and fabrication partners.
Reviewed, revised and approved construction documents and set-up drawings.
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Principal/Creative DirectorKevin Alter, LLCApr 2010 - Dec 2015 (5 years 8 months)Designed, produced and delivered numerous projects direct to end clients.
Created website, brand image and strategy for Kevin Alter, LLC.
Performed as principal creative, account executive and project manager for projects produced by Kevin Alter, LLC.
Collaborated with and provided creative services to many prominent exhibit design and production agencies.
Functioned as intermediary between clients, architects, sub-contractors and fabricators.
Executed, communicated and delivered design presentations to clients.
Produced control drawings and specification documents for clients and fabrication partners.
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Creative DirectorPark Place StudioPittsburgh, PANov 2008 - Apr 2010 (1 year 5 months)Created dynamic on-camera broadcast news environments for domestic and international news entities.
Developed shot blocking for visual story telling of news programming with an emphasis on talent placement, camera positioning and background imagery.
Engaged with station general managers and producers to develop on-camera style.
Executed, communicated and delivered design presentations to clients.
Created control drawings and specification documents for fabrication partners.
Developed schematic drawings studio layout and function.
Operated as liaison between graphic designers, project managers and fabricators. -
Senior Project DesignerGeorge P. JohnsonAuburn Hills, MIJan 2008 - Nov 2008 (10 months)Conceptualized comprehensive experiential environments for clients spanning multiple industries and market segments.
Participated in collaborative team brainstorming exercises to develop initial ideation and direction for strategic projects.
Generated animated presentations for automotive account proposals.
Provided creative support to various project teams for primary strategic accounts.
Conducted design presentations to key automotive clients.
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Design DiretorMICE North AmericaDallas, TXSep 2003 - Jan 2008 (4 years 4 months)Creative lead on strategic opportunities for three offices across the southern operations.
Recruited, hired, mentored and trained incoming junior design talent.
Developed multiple creative presentations for competitive proposals resulting in considerable new account acquisition and substantial revenue growth.
Authored and developed the creative and design SOPs for the southern operations.
Provided creative direction to staff and freelance designers on a daily basis.
Successfully cooperated with multiple divisions across North America on project and account proposals.
Integrated and collaborated with the commercial interiors group on numerous successful projects and account proposals.
Executed, communicated and delivered design presentations to clients.
Created control drawings and specification documents for internal estimators and fabricators.
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Freelance DesignerSelf EmployedIrvine, CAOct 2001 - Aug 2003 (1 year 10 months)
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Creative DirectorPG ExhibitsDenver, COFeb 2001 - Oct 2001 (8 months)
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Senior Systems DesignerExhibit Group/GiltspurPhoenix, AZSep 1999 - Jan 2001 (1 year 4 months)
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Designer/EngineerInterglobal ExhibitionsDenver, COOct 1997 - Aug 1999 (1 year 10 months)
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Senior DetailerCondit ExhibitsDenver, COFeb 1996 - Oct 1997 (1 year 8 months)
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DesignerCBS ExhibitsDenver, COJul 1993 - Jan 1996 (2 years 6 months)
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Awards
2019 Exhibitor Bronze Award - Island Exhibit
2019 Skyline Design Awards - Designers Choice Award
2010 ProMax BDA - Gold Award for Set Design/Local Broadcast -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@kevinalter, member since 2007
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