Karl Heine
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David Drucker
I was an exhibitor at the Art Director's Club many years ago. Karl had stopped to talk with me. He had orange glasses on. I never forgot him. 4 years ago Karl and I joined the same networking group. We got to know each other well. He recommended that I should speak with Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs. She is on the West Coast and I had heard about her in the past. Karl felt that this would be a good connection for me. Karl's foresight turned out to be a key reason for my success to date. That connection changed they way I saw myself and my business. I trust and value Karl's years building his community.
Shayna T. Blum
I was a client of Karl's this past year. I had chosen to transition from a Professor of Design and Technology (11yrs) to a UX Researcher and Designer within the private tech industry. This was a major change that included many professional challenges. Karl was amazing to work with and I know I would not have landed my dream job without his help. He helped me with my resume and portfolio, but most importantly he was my mentor and coach. Karl met with me weekly and he did give me assignments, but he was always available to chat when questions came up regarding a job application or interview. Karl's coaching helped me identify the skills and strengths that I had overlooked and/or taken for granted. He helped me through the interviewing and negotiating processes. Whether you are a junior, associate, or senior-level professional, I highly recommend working with Karl if you are seeking a position within the creative and tech field. He is extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the position that is right for you.
Faye Pite Beresner
I am fortunate to know Karl. We first met over 30 years ago at the start of my career, and he has helped guide the course and trajectory of my professional success ever since. As a coach, Karl matched my skills and expertise to temporary and permanent roles at NuArt, The Greenwich Workshop, Alexander Isley Design, and Victorinox Swiss Army. Later, during my tenure as Creative Director at Assa Abloy, he helped build out my team by providing key talent to fulfill freelance and permanent graphic design roles. After 17 years of growth within the same company, it was time for me to look for new challenges. I went to Karl for guidance and outplacement coaching. His sensitivity and patience reached the heart of what I needed. He guided me through my unique obstacles and the clutter and noise of the marketplace to reveal a clear and viable pathway. With a solid historical understanding of the industry, he seamlessly counseled me through the process of a new search with tangible goals. In less than two months, I secured a new role that exceeded my expectations, providing deep personal meaning and professional satisfaction. It was Karl’s direction and expertise that got me there. Karl is an empathetic listener with a thoughtful approach. He has an intuitive, organic, and insightful understanding of people and brings the right talent and personalities together in the right circumstances. It is a unique skill set that borders on magic. He just gets it.
David Drucker
I was an exhibitor at the Art Director's Club many years ago. Karl had stopped to talk with me. He had orange glasses on. I never forgot him. 4 years ago Karl and I joined the same networking group. We got to know each other well. He recommended that I should speak with Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs. She is on the West Coast and I had heard about her in the past. Karl felt that this would be a good connection for me. Karl's foresight turned out to be a key reason for my success to date. That connection changed they way I saw myself and my business. I trust and value Karl's years building his community.
Shayna T. Blum
I was a client of Karl's this past year. I had chosen to transition from a Professor of Design and Technology (11yrs) to a UX Researcher and Designer within the private tech industry. This was a major change that included many professional challenges. Karl was amazing to work with and I know I would not have landed my dream job without his help. He helped me with my resume and portfolio, but most importantly he was my mentor and coach. Karl met with me weekly and he did give me assignments, but he was always available to chat when questions came up regarding a job application or interview. Karl's coaching helped me identify the skills and strengths that I had overlooked and/or taken for granted. He helped me through the interviewing and negotiating processes. Whether you are a junior, associate, or senior-level professional, I highly recommend working with Karl if you are seeking a position within the creative and tech field. He is extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the position that is right for you.
Faye Pite Beresner
I am fortunate to know Karl. We first met over 30 years ago at the start of my career, and he has helped guide the course and trajectory of my professional success ever since. As a coach, Karl matched my skills and expertise to temporary and permanent roles at NuArt, The Greenwich Workshop, Alexander Isley Design, and Victorinox Swiss Army. Later, during my tenure as Creative Director at Assa Abloy, he helped build out my team by providing key talent to fulfill freelance and permanent graphic design roles. After 17 years of growth within the same company, it was time for me to look for new challenges. I went to Karl for guidance and outplacement coaching. His sensitivity and patience reached the heart of what I needed. He guided me through my unique obstacles and the clutter and noise of the marketplace to reveal a clear and viable pathway. With a solid historical understanding of the industry, he seamlessly counseled me through the process of a new search with tangible goals. In less than two months, I secured a new role that exceeded my expectations, providing deep personal meaning and professional satisfaction. It was Karl’s direction and expertise that got me there. Karl is an empathetic listener with a thoughtful approach. He has an intuitive, organic, and insightful understanding of people and brings the right talent and personalities together in the right circumstances. It is a unique skill set that borders on magic. He just gets it.
David Drucker
I was an exhibitor at the Art Director's Club many years ago. Karl had stopped to talk with me. He had orange glasses on. I never forgot him. 4 years ago Karl and I joined the same networking group. We got to know each other well. He recommended that I should speak with Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs. She is on the West Coast and I had heard about her in the past. Karl felt that this would be a good connection for me. Karl's foresight turned out to be a key reason for my success to date. That connection changed they way I saw myself and my business. I trust and value Karl's years building his community.
Shayna T. Blum
I was a client of Karl's this past year. I had chosen to transition from a Professor of Design and Technology (11yrs) to a UX Researcher and Designer within the private tech industry. This was a major change that included many professional challenges. Karl was amazing to work with and I know I would not have landed my dream job without his help. He helped me with my resume and portfolio, but most importantly he was my mentor and coach. Karl met with me weekly and he did give me assignments, but he was always available to chat when questions came up regarding a job application or interview. Karl's coaching helped me identify the skills and strengths that I had overlooked and/or taken for granted. He helped me through the interviewing and negotiating processes. Whether you are a junior, associate, or senior-level professional, I highly recommend working with Karl if you are seeking a position within the creative and tech field. He is extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the position that is right for you.
Faye Pite Beresner
I am fortunate to know Karl. We first met over 30 years ago at the start of my career, and he has helped guide the course and trajectory of my professional success ever since. As a coach, Karl matched my skills and expertise to temporary and permanent roles at NuArt, The Greenwich Workshop, Alexander Isley Design, and Victorinox Swiss Army. Later, during my tenure as Creative Director at Assa Abloy, he helped build out my team by providing key talent to fulfill freelance and permanent graphic design roles. After 17 years of growth within the same company, it was time for me to look for new challenges. I went to Karl for guidance and outplacement coaching. His sensitivity and patience reached the heart of what I needed. He guided me through my unique obstacles and the clutter and noise of the marketplace to reveal a clear and viable pathway. With a solid historical understanding of the industry, he seamlessly counseled me through the process of a new search with tangible goals. In less than two months, I secured a new role that exceeded my expectations, providing deep personal meaning and professional satisfaction. It was Karl’s direction and expertise that got me there. Karl is an empathetic listener with a thoughtful approach. He has an intuitive, organic, and insightful understanding of people and brings the right talent and personalities together in the right circumstances. It is a unique skill set that borders on magic. He just gets it.
David Drucker
I was an exhibitor at the Art Director's Club many years ago. Karl had stopped to talk with me. He had orange glasses on. I never forgot him. 4 years ago Karl and I joined the same networking group. We got to know each other well. He recommended that I should speak with Sabine Lenz of PaperSpecs. She is on the West Coast and I had heard about her in the past. Karl felt that this would be a good connection for me. Karl's foresight turned out to be a key reason for my success to date. That connection changed they way I saw myself and my business. I trust and value Karl's years building his community.
Shayna T. Blum
I was a client of Karl's this past year. I had chosen to transition from a Professor of Design and Technology (11yrs) to a UX Researcher and Designer within the private tech industry. This was a major change that included many professional challenges. Karl was amazing to work with and I know I would not have landed my dream job without his help. He helped me with my resume and portfolio, but most importantly he was my mentor and coach. Karl met with me weekly and he did give me assignments, but he was always available to chat when questions came up regarding a job application or interview. Karl's coaching helped me identify the skills and strengths that I had overlooked and/or taken for granted. He helped me through the interviewing and negotiating processes. Whether you are a junior, associate, or senior-level professional, I highly recommend working with Karl if you are seeking a position within the creative and tech field. He is extremely knowledgeable and will help you find the position that is right for you.
Faye Pite Beresner
I am fortunate to know Karl. We first met over 30 years ago at the start of my career, and he has helped guide the course and trajectory of my professional success ever since. As a coach, Karl matched my skills and expertise to temporary and permanent roles at NuArt, The Greenwich Workshop, Alexander Isley Design, and Victorinox Swiss Army. Later, during my tenure as Creative Director at Assa Abloy, he helped build out my team by providing key talent to fulfill freelance and permanent graphic design roles. After 17 years of growth within the same company, it was time for me to look for new challenges. I went to Karl for guidance and outplacement coaching. His sensitivity and patience reached the heart of what I needed. He guided me through my unique obstacles and the clutter and noise of the marketplace to reveal a clear and viable pathway. With a solid historical understanding of the industry, he seamlessly counseled me through the process of a new search with tangible goals. In less than two months, I secured a new role that exceeded my expectations, providing deep personal meaning and professional satisfaction. It was Karl’s direction and expertise that got me there. Karl is an empathetic listener with a thoughtful approach. He has an intuitive, organic, and insightful understanding of people and brings the right talent and personalities together in the right circumstances. It is a unique skill set that borders on magic. He just gets it.
Experience
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creativeplacement
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Solutionist
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Mar 1988 - Present
creativeplacement® — a cultivated, curated, hard-to-find talent consultancy for the entire design industry in the greater Metro New York area. Our firm represents all disciplines from senior level through emerging professionals in full-time opportunities, off-site projects and on-site freelance engagements in Packaging, Print, Interactive/Multimedia, UI/UX, and Marketing Communications. 35 years of creative recruitment and management experience — we’ve developed a highly effectual talent evaluation method — ensuring perfect matches for our candidates and clients. We’re a boutique agency with big ideas and obsessive attention to detail. And, we’re heavy on industry expertise. We know great creative when we see it, and understand the environments of our clients — we’ve helped build some best-of-breed brands. Our clients range from agencies, design firms, Brands to Fortune 500 companies. Whether you're a company looking for a full-time employee or a freelance guru — creativeplacement® will find you the candidate with the specialization you seek. Show less
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School of Visual Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2023 - Present
Teaching Professional Practices class in the BFA Comics/BFA Illustration Department
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Visiting Instructor
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Jul 2014 - Present
Self Promotion and Getting Noticed Workshop / Summer Illustration Residency program
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DesignerJournals
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Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States
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Chief Fluorescent Officer
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Jan 2008 - Present
DesignerJournals — a studio dedicated to crafting journals and notebooks from custom projects for brands, events, conferences or the individual who desires to keep pen, marker or pencil as an integral tool for concepts, illustration or notes. We use many local sources, recycled materials for the majority of our covers and paper from upstate New York produced by Mohawk. All of our DesignerJournals are fabricated Bridgeport, CT. Visit: DesignerJournals.com to see our latest collections. DesignerJournals — a studio dedicated to crafting journals and notebooks from custom projects for brands, events, conferences or the individual who desires to keep pen, marker or pencil as an integral tool for concepts, illustration or notes. We use many local sources, recycled materials for the majority of our covers and paper from upstate New York produced by Mohawk. All of our DesignerJournals are fabricated Bridgeport, CT. Visit: DesignerJournals.com to see our latest collections.
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SECTIONculture
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New York, United States
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Co-Founder / Photojournalist
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Mar 2008 - Present
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University of Connecticut
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visiting Professor
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Apr 2016 - Present
Guest Business practices advisor and design critic Guest Business practices advisor and design critic
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Miami Ad School
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Apr 2016 - Present
Product Creation + Innovation Product Creation + Innovation
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SONO Spaces
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United States
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Real Estate
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Space Partner
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Jan 2011 - Jun 2022
The only coworking, private office and event space in SoNo, Connecticut’s Design District and Google eCity for professionals making a positive impact and growing their businesses. Our members make change happen in our private offices, dedicated desk and flex pass coworking space, and event space. We’re also a go-to solution for those who need conference room space on a regular basis or on the fly. We also provide event space with conference room and kitchen access for trainings, launch meetings and special projects on a daily or weekly basis. WHO SONO SPACES NORTH located at 13 North Main Street in South Norwalk was founded in 2011 by Karl Heine of creativeplacement and kHyal of fiZz Agency. SONO SPACES SOUTH was founded in 2016 by Karl Heine and Bob Walker of Surveys & Forecasts, LLC. Karl met Bob when he licensed a desk at SoNo Spaces North in 2015. They formed Space Partners LLC to launch 5,000 Square Feet of additional coworking space at 23 South Main Street in downtown SoNo. HISTORY SONO SPACES NORTH — THE ORIGINAL CONCEPT In 2011, Karl Heine created SoNo Spaces — with an assist from kHyal at fiZz Agency — as an extension of the way his own work style had evolved. Since 2008, he and kHyal, had begun to work remotely from other US cities, and in places like Berlin and Paris when traveling for business. They became interested in the share culture cultivating in Manhattan and Brooklyn because of the rising costs of real estate, and the need to collaborate on resources. They had friends that were pioneering in the coworking arena, and they attended many events in different coworking locations. Show less
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Aurora University
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Visiting Professor
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Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
Co-created a virtual design program for freshman/sophomores starting their design program through Sierra Heights/Aurora College based in Shanghai. Classes: history of typography, design studio and advertising typography in OOH for exciting visibility. Co-created a virtual design program for freshman/sophomores starting their design program through Sierra Heights/Aurora College based in Shanghai. Classes: history of typography, design studio and advertising typography in OOH for exciting visibility.
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Anhui Polytechnic
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Wuhu, Anhui, China / Virtual
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Visiting Professor
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May 2020 - Jun 2020
Continuation of our original program that we created in 2015 and 2017 in connection with the University of Bridgeport's design department. This program was virtual. Continuation of our original program that we created in 2015 and 2017 in connection with the University of Bridgeport's design department. This program was virtual.
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Type Directors Club
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member | Director-At-Large | Membership and Scholarship Chair
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Jun 2014 - Jun 2018
The Type Directors Club is the leading international organization whose purpose is to support excellence in typography, both in print and on screen. The Type Directors Club is the leading international organization whose purpose is to support excellence in typography, both in print and on screen.
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Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, China
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Wuhu, Anhui, China
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Visiting Professor
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May 2015 - Jun 2017
2+2 International exchange program through SASD, University of Bridgeport. Design Thinking, Graphic Design and Typography. 2+2 International exchange program through SASD, University of Bridgeport. Design Thinking, Graphic Design and Typography.
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University of Bridgeport
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2017
Shintaro Akatsu School of Design (SASD) Business Practices / Portfolio program for developing sharper skills post graduation. Studio V for Seniors / Co-taught with Emily Larned Chair and Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Anhui Polytechnic, China (2+2) program 2015 and 2017 Shintaro Akatsu School of Design (SASD) Business Practices / Portfolio program for developing sharper skills post graduation. Studio V for Seniors / Co-taught with Emily Larned Chair and Assistant Professor of Graphic Design. Anhui Polytechnic, China (2+2) program 2015 and 2017
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SUNY New Paltz
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United States
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2016 - May 2017
Adjunct Professor | Graphic Design Applications Best Practices program for developing sharper skills post graduation Adjunct Professor | Graphic Design Applications Best Practices program for developing sharper skills post graduation
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Fashion Institute of Technology
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Business Practices for Packaging Designers Business Practices for Packaging Designers
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Education
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1977 - 1982
University of Bridgeport
BFA, Design/Illustration, minor Photography
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