Group Sales Rep & Graphic Designer at Shawnee Mountain Inc.
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Group Sales Rep & Graphic Designer at Shawnee Mountain Inc.
- Owner at Kevin Furst Design
- Past
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- Group Sales Rep at Shawnee Mountain Inc.
- Freelance designer at The Résumé Girl
- Freelance Designer at OTTO Office
- Photo Lab Technician at Philadelphia University
- Office Assistant / Senior Designer at Philadelphia University
- Photographer at Access Sports
- Education
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- Altos de Chevon
- Philadelphia University
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Kevin J. Furst’s Summary
I focus my personal work on design that advocates awareness and change that leaves the viewer to take action towards making a difference. This "call to action" has inspired thousands and is what originally inspired me to become a designer. My dream job is to own design studio with a few friends from college and teach.
Some of my work has been internationally published and recognized in a wide variety of blogs, trade magazines and books. I have had the pleasure of working for companies large and small but I am always drawn back to projects that have an impact.
Kevin J. Furst’s Specialties:
print design, typography, book cover design, package design, photography, non-profits, branding/systems design, marketing, sales
Kevin J. Furst’s Experience
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Group Sales Rep & Graphic Designer
Shawnee Mountain Inc.
(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Provide one-on-one customer service to groups and retail customers while designing promotional/marketing/sales pieces for the Group Sales department. Re-designed the 2009/2010 Group Sales marketing/sales materials for the upcoming ski season.
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Owner
Kevin Furst Design
(Design industry)
March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)
Kevin's work has been internationally published and recognized in a wide variety of blogs, trade magazines and books. Some of his work can be seen in Pack! by Monsa and Letterhead & Business Cards, Logos 2,and Graphic Design 2 by Zeixs. Kevin is also an artwork contributor to the upcoming book Design for Obama by Aaron Perry-Zucker with Spike Lee and Steven Heller also contributing. Furst has done work for companies large and small but is always pulled back to projects that have an impact in his community.
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Group Sales Rep
Shawnee Mountain Inc.
(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
November 2008 — March 2009 (5 months)
Provided one-on-one customer service to group leaders and retail customers giving them the best customer experience possible. I also provided design assistance to the office by creating promotional materials and marketing pieces.
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Freelance designer
The Résumé Girl
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
August 2008 — October 2008 (3 months)
Assisted in the design and development of promotional materials based off of company's existing system design and concept. A postcard, one-sheet and powerpoint template was designed the client.
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Freelance Designer
OTTO Office
(Graphic Design industry)
August 2008 — September 2008 (2 months)
Developed a system of ink drop characters for a children's ink recycling program in the Czech Republic. The characters are used on ink recycling bins, posters, notebooks, etc.
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Photo Lab Technician
Philadelphia University
(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2007 — May 2008 (8 months)
Assisted in black and white film development, darkroom printing, and
studio photography lighting, set-up, ink-jet printing, and wide-format printing. -
Office Assistant / Senior Designer
Philadelphia University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2004 — May 2008 (3 years 9 months)
Developed and implemented marketing materials for the Office of Student Development for their START Program, New Student Orientation and events throughout the academic year, while providing office assistance to the Division of Student Life.
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Photographer
Access Sports
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2006 — April 2008 (1 year 7 months)
Photographer for a non-profit organization that distributes tickets to agencies serving underprivileged children and youth groups, and individuals with physical and/or mental health disabilities for sporting/entertainment events throughout Philadelphia.
Kevin J. Furst’s Education
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Altos de Chevon
Graphic Design 2007 — 2008
Interdisciplinary design short course
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Philadelphia University
BS , Graphic Design Communication , 2004 — 2008
- Activities and Societies:
- Dominican Republic Study Abroad, International Scholars Program to Beijing, China, Student Development Programs, Film for Thought, AIGA, Photo Lab Tech, Print Lab Assistant, Community Assistant
Additional Information
Kevin J. Furst’s Interests:
Graphic Design, Photography, Activism, Community Service, Non-Profits, Art, Cooking, Cycling, Reading, Exploring
Kevin J. Furst’s Groups:
AIGA: Philadelphia Chapter
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Design+ -
NOH8 Campaign
Kevin J. Furst’s Honors:
Maurice Kanbar Design Excellence Award - Top 5 Portfolios
Dean's List - Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year
Honorable Mention - AIGA Wear Your Voice Competition
Faculty Design Award - Philadelphia University
FEATURED:
Gallery magazine - Vol 3
Design Crisis by ArtPower
Design for Obama by Aaron Perry-Zucker
Pack! by Monsa
Logos 2 by Zeixs
Letterheads & Business Cards by Zeixs
Graphic Design 2 by Zeixs
The Dieline
PopSop
The Modern materialist
NotCot.org
Trend Hunter Magazine
Packagings of the World
Ad Nation
Tutorial 9
Typo/Graphic Posters
Kevin J. Furst’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
