Overview
As a highly skilled and accomplished individual with a wide range of expert abilities, Matthew M. Kaelin is an artist with creative vision encompassing fine art painting, illustration, textile print design, photography, creative writing and proficiency with numerous computer programs.
He is also a seasoned manager in the organization and operation of print and design studios with the technical and organizational knowledge to effectively manage systems and people. With proven ability to perform project coordination for numerous clients to see projects through completion in time-sensitive scheduling.
Among his achievements, he is a published author with extensive lecture presentation experience in the nature conservation field and volunteers his time often for the advancement of environmental awareness.
Professional Experience
Komar Brands, New York, NY, December 2003-March 2015
Digital Textile Printing Studio Manager
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Implemented company directive to create industry-leading Digital Textile Printing department for internal Komar use and continuously research latest available technology for periodic upgrades of equipment and software
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Established all procedures and organization of studio to integrate the department within company
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Managed all projects and scheduling during high pressure market weeks for numerous company accounts. Coordinated production with brand managers to ensure quality assurance and timely delivery of final products
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Directed studio assistant work assignments, work schedule, training and development
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Color correction of digital textile print goods to match swatch sample and Pantone standards, perfect score on the Munsell Hue color vision test
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Textile Print design editing to convert scanned physical artwork to flattened digital format, perform color-separations, create repeats, alter and redesign artwork as needed
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Adobe Creative Suite, U4ia, Microsoft Office, Evolution, Evolution rip server, Evolution rip layout, Digital Photo Professional, and website design proficiency
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Digital Textile Inkjet Printing equipment: Mutoh Valuejet 1638 using GS inks, Mimaki JV33-160 using HD inks, Encad Novajet 880 using GS+ inks
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Digital Sublimation Printing equipment: Epson Pro 9890 using Vibra sublimation inks paired with DigiHeat 67” rotary drum heat press
Skills
Photoshop
U4ia
Microsoft Office
Digital Photo Editor
DSLR photography
Color correction
2010 - present
2010 - present
Education
Kenzo Parfums, San Francisco, CA, April-November 2003
Merchandizing Group, Sales Associate
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Promotion and sales of newly released Kenzo Parfums products
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In the top ten percent of sales representatives for the west coast region
Rothtec Imaging, New York, NY, April 2002-April 2003
Studio Assistant Manager and CAD Artist/Colorist
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Managed and coordinated customer accounts, studio operations and office organization
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Color styling, color-matching and textile design editing using Photoshop
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Mimaki TX2-1600 printer with steam tunnel for reactive dye and acid dye textile printing
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
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Degree: Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2001
Major: Textile/Surface Design
Fashion Institute of Technology, State University of New York
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Degree: Associates of Fine Arts, 1999
Major: Fine Arts (with advanced Art History studies)
Polimoda University of Florence, Florence, Italy, summer 1999
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Illustration program for selected Fashion Institute of Technology students
Author/Photographer- The Sinister Beauty of Carnivorous Plants
Schiffer Publishing, Atglen PA
Book release date- May 28th 2016
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Author and photographer for 9 x 12 hard cover book to be released with all major retailers globally. Content of fine art photography, horticulture, natural history and nature conservation
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Expert Digital SLR macro and portrait photography in both studio and field
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Project website: mkaelin (dot) com