Experience

PickleJar Live

• United States
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2020 - Present



CXO5 Partners

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Creative Technologist

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  Manage strategic partnerships for emerging technology projects. Conceptualize brand message and coordinate presentations for fund raising efforts with prospective investors. Manage strategic partnerships for emerging technology projects. Conceptualize brand message and coordinate presentations for fund raising efforts with prospective investors.



Ocular

• Quality Control Officer

  • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

• VP North American Sales

  • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Ocular is a fully integrated biometric Anti- Money Laundering (AML) compliance platform that provides instant verification of a customer`s background (KYC). The platform leverages cryptographic security mechanisms employed in distributed ledger technologies to ensure that data cannot be tampered with, while allowing users full control over how their data is stored and shared. The system is user-friendly for applicants while adhering to strict AML policy guidelines.



Ocular Compliance Tech Pte Ltd

• Quality Control Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018

• Quality Control Officer Ocular Compliance Tech Pte Ltd

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2018



Studio K2 Architecture

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Designer

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2017

  Created branded interior spaces from concept design through occupancy.Worked with clients to achieve built environment goals for both ground up construction and tenant improvement projects. Building types included multi-family living and clubhouse, restaurant, and officespace. Created branded interior spaces from concept design through occupancy.Worked with clients to achieve built environment goals for both ground up construction and tenant improvement projects. Building types included multi-family living and clubhouse, restaurant, and officespace.



Mark Wheeler Design

• Designer

  • 2010 - Nov 2017

  Since 2010, Kristian has provided his architectural and design expertise to the team at Mark Wheeler Design, a successful high-end custom home designer based in Long Beach, California. With luxury construction, remodel and renovation projects ranging in size from $250K to $6MM+, Kristian has successfully navigated the intensely rigorous California State coastal commission; providing expertise in managing the state’s progressive yet intricate energy mandates, zoning commissions, neighborhood associations, and design review boards as part of his role in defining and creating construction drawings to their client’s specifications and vision. His commitment to high-standards, attention to detail and the creation of beautiful, engaging and sustainable architectural design is apparent in the end product; examples of which can be viewed at http://markwheelerdesign.net/.



The Desk

• Co-Owner/Principal Partner

  • 2010 - 2013

  After participating in a multi-disciplinary research project titled Workplace 2020, and being exposed to Meister and Willyerd’s research on the millennial generation’s workspace preferences in a global marketplace, Kristian instinctively, yet methodically, established the core concept for an innovative coworking café concept called The Desk, based in Denver, Colorado. As Co-Owner and Principal Partner, Kristian oversaw all components of this start-up venture to include business design and strategy, financial oversight, investor relations, and competitive analysis while building business awareness through social media outreach initiatives in conjunction with The Desk’s development. After years of planning and preparation, The Desk opened its doors in 2012 and was a place where independent contractors, freelancers, and organizational groups found an inspiring place to work, collaborate and create. The Desk, unlike others of its kind found in major hubs such as London or San Francisco, also offered a full-service coffee bar, curated eats, seasonal beer and a thoughtful wine selection to enhance their clients overall experience and sense of community. Kristian’s shared vision, and The Desk itself, would become the 1st coworking facility in Colorado to be recognized and offered membership through LExC, a network dedicated to the expansion of exceptional coworking and 3rd workspaces. During its time of operations, The Desk hosted Governor Hickenlooper’s re-election strategy team and also hosted project teams working with Humana Healthcare. The Desk was also a dedicated supporter of the community, with Kristian creating strategic community partnerships with organizations such as YouthBiz and the Colorado Ballet.



RNL

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern Architect

  • 2007 - 2011

  While obtaining his Masters of Architecture at the University of Colorado-Denver, Kristian secured a full-time internship with RNL, a prominent architecture and design firm specializing in sustainable, integrated design. During the course of his internship, he was accountable for coordinating conceptual design through construction on various commercial and residential projects including work on a community center for the Salvation Army. Here, Kristian was able to further hone his abilities and talents in modeling and design while providing client relationship management expertise for the firm. Pinnacle Design Project Involvement: ►Initial Design Team: Undisclosed Palace in the UAE ►Project Design: Google Offices-Boulder, Colorado ►Project Design: CSU (Colorado State University)



Constantine Vasilios & Associates

• Design Intern

  • 2005 - 2005

  Upon acceptance into the Masters of Architecture Program with the University of Illinois-Chicago, Kristian secured an internship with Constantine Vasilios & Associates, a residential design architectural firm based in Chicago. In this role, Kristian was able to advance his skills in program cad drafting and furniture and finish selection for their esteemed list of clients. He was also accountable for coordinating client meetings and spearheading formal presentations for the firm’s clients in the greater Chicago metro area.



BBDO Worldwide

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Producer

  • 1998 - 2001

  Immediately upon graduation from the University of Wisconsin, Kristian was recruited to work as a Producer at BBDO Chicago; the world's most awarded advertising agency and the second largest global advertising agency network in the world. As an International Marketing graduate, Kristian’s role as a Producer for the agency proved itself to be the perfect gateway into advancing his talents in brand awareness development, customer targeting strategies, marketing communications, competitive analysis and client relationship management. Key deliverables included providing budgetary oversight, overseeing direction, editing and sound design with external vendors, and managing scheduling and production for award-winning radio and television commercials marketing globally distributed brands. Kristian also was accountable for attending to clients both domestically and internationally while collaborating with the agency’s art directors, copywriters, directors and editors throughout the entire creative process from storyboards through to final production. Representative Brands Include: ►Wrigley Brands to include Doublemint, Winterfresh, Spearmint, Big Red, Juicy Fruit and Eclipse►Beefeater Gin►Kahlua►Dulux Paints►Aleve