August Kunkel
Fayetteville
Summary
Forward-thinking creative Design Assistant bringing a unique perspective to every project. Proactive and assertive in managing tasks, collaborating with clients and team members to ensure projects meet high standards. Skilled in a textiles, articulate communication and solution based thinking, committed to delivering outstanding results. Passionate about learning new techniques and tools to continually self-improve, individually, and as an essential team member.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Deco Workroom
06.2015 - 08.2025
- Client consultations, determining project scope, expectations and related requirements, delivering custom design solutions.
- Close interaction with trade partners, strengthening relationships.
- Directed clients with textiles and other materials, including Graber and Hunter Douglas products, utilizing knowledge for correct application.
- Creative problem solving skills, troubleshooting design issues quickly.
- Supported owner with fabrication, ensuring timely delivery and impeccable quality.
- Assisted in upholstery projects, specialty treatments, expanding skillset.
- Designed marketing materials, increasing Deco Workroom brand for client inquiries.
- Managed social media content and presence, creating brand visibility.
- Analyzed design trends, providing current insights for new projects.
- High profile clients including historic Boulderado Hotel and world famous Stanley Hotel.
Owner
GoTea Brewing Company
02.2011 - 05.2015
- Researched exceptional exotic teas, resulting in unique flavor profiles.
- Collaborated with marketing designer, crafting fun, youthful brand identity.
- Developed proprietary tea blends, elevating brand differentiation through innovative marketing and distinct flavors.
- Designed and executed product label design utilizing Adobe Illustrator, adhering to FDA regulations.
- Produced Ready-to-Drink tea flavors for marketing, customer awareness.
- Established rigorous product testing through local University partnership, securing compliance with industry standards.
- Produced branding merchandise, managing website content, increasing accessibility.
- Managed inventory and cultivated vendor relations.
- Fostered community ties through local events and direct interaction, boosting brand loyalty and customer awareness.
- Successful Kickstarter campaign, generating community and local attention.
- Featured in local magazine, Rooster, and Boulder business publication, resulting in business interest.
Curator
Windy Mountain Vintage
10.2007 - 04.2010
- Curated a distinctive vintage inventory, sourcing quality pieces, enhancing brand identity and attracting a dedicated customer base.
- Leveraged online buying platforms to expand visibility, resulting in increased engagement.
- Executed model fittings and photoshoot direction behind the camera, elevating product presentation.
- Edited photos, ensuring brand continuity and compelling visual content.
- Crafted product listings, applying extensive knowledge of vintage labels and thorough researching.
Personal Assistant
MovieStuff
03.2003 - 04.2007
- Streamlined owner's schedule, enhancing productivity and time management.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Handled customer calls, strengthening client satisfaction and communication.
- Processed orders efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and accuracy.
- Managed customer files and correspondence, upholding discretions with high priority and confidential information.
- Executed machine breakdowns, optimizing parts recovery and reuse. Hand built custom lens components for digital transfer assemblies..
- Upheld strict packing and shipping guidelines, ensuring timely and undamaged arrival for completed devices.
- Assisted in various other creative projects with owner.
- Established as official archiving device for the prestigious Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.
Education
Associates Degree - Design
Bauder College
HS Diploma - Visual Arts, Music and Creative Writing
Spring Woods High School
TXSkills
- Inventory management
- Client relations
- Exceptional multitasking
- Trade partner relationships
- Textiles
- Color theory
- Design collaboration
- Superb eye for detail
- Project management
- Creative problem solving
- Social media marketing
HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
Creating in some form is what fuels my soul - I find inspiration in nature through gardening and painting found pieces of wood. I create show headpieces using various mediums from metal, feathers, leather, beads, animal bones and broken jewelry. Vintage furniture and clothing has been a passion of mine since my youth and I am currently refinishing a midcentury chair.
Timeline
Design Assistant
Deco Workroom
06.2015 - 08.2025
Owner
GoTea Brewing Company
02.2011 - 05.2015
Curator
Windy Mountain Vintage
10.2007 - 04.2010
Personal Assistant
MovieStuff
03.2003 - 04.2007
HS Diploma - Visual Arts, Music and Creative Writing
Spring Woods High School
Associates Degree - Design
Bauder College