M I C H A E L J. P A L K O W I T S C H , CM K BD
753 Timber Lane  Shoreview, MN 55126  651-487-2280
mpalkowitsch@comcast.net  Cell: 612-597-7154  Fax: 651-487-5746
Portfolio: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpalkowitschportfolio/
Updated – 9/16/08
Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer
Creative, results-focused professional, offering more than 30 years successful experience in showroom and residential
kitchen and bath design. Detail-oriented visionary with demonstrated ability to balance client desires with budget--translating
these into end products that meet customer needs and assure a loyal client base. Areas of expertise include:
Expert Cabinet Knowledge
Cabinet Component Applications
Effective Teaching Skills
Master Drafting
Thorough Needs Assessment
Effective Project Management
Superior Space Planning
Intricate Millwork Detailing
Relentless Materials Sourcing
Accountable Communication
Accurate Field Measurement
Fair Pricing
Commercial Clients Include
Roth Distributing, Edina
Tupperware Headquarters Test Kitchen
Crystal Cabinets (Photo Shoot)
Crystal Showrooms & Displays
HomeValue Store Design (2 Locations)
Americo/Cleveland (Largest in U.S.)
Litton Industries Test Kitchen
Wilson Art National Display
Sub-Zero/Thermador/Asko (Nationally)
Crystal Showrooms, Chicago Mart
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Showrooms
Warners-Stellian Showroom Displays
Pillsbury Test Kitchen
Maytag National Display
Wolf Range Displays
CDC Showroom (Atlanta)
Dura Supreme Showrooms
Minneapolis Convention Center
Design Awards Include…
1st Place
2004 Regional COTY Award, Kitchens over $100,000
2004 MN Chapter NKBA, Large Kitchens
1999 MN Chapter NKBA, Overall
1980 NKBA National Design Competition, Category C
2nd Place:
2006 MN Chapter NKBA, Cabinetry in Commercial or Institutional Application
2004 MN Chapter NKBA, Large Bath
2001 MN Chapter NKBA, Overall
1999 MN Chapter NKBA, Overall
1998 NKBA National Design Competition, Category B
3rd Place:
2006 MN Chapter NKBA, Large & Open Kitchens
2005 MN Chapter NKBA, Overall
2000 MN Chapter NKBA, Overall
1995 NKBA National Design Competition, Category B
Kitchen of
The Month
1990 DesignLine Cabinets
Honorable
Mention
2007 MN Chapter NKBA, Small Kitchens
1989 Maytag Design Contest
1985 Maytag Design Contest
1981 – 1994, 21 Honorable Mentions in National NKBA Design Competitions
1975 Wood-Mode Bicentennial Design Competition
Career Track
Michael J Palkowitsch Design – Owner/Designer 1995 - Present
Specializing in high-end residential & showrooms/displays, internationally
 Design kitchen & bath displays & showrooms nationally
 Consultation & design for kitchen dealers & homeowners locally & internationally
 Special design projects for manufactures’ promotional literature
 Project Management
 Showroom Designer for DreamMaker World Wide
 Factory Rep for: Design Line Cabinets; Seville Cabinets- Green Bay Wisconsin; Classic Craft Cabinets- Rice,
MN; Abbington Cabinets, Sauk Rapids, MN; Ovation Cabinets- Salina, Kansas
Kitchens by Krengel, Inc. - Lead Designer/Supervisor, St. Paul, MN 1972 – 1995
 Sales & supervision of the installation of hundreds of kitchens & baths.
 Order writing & detailing
 Trouble-shooting of installations details in the field
 Project management
 Designed & oversaw construction of three Krengel showrooms
Accreditation
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First Certified Master Level Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) in the state of Minnesota (2002)
Minnesota State Contractors License (1993)
CBD #200062 (1991)
CKD #100815 (1980)
Associate of Arts, Drafting: St. Paul Technical College, St. Paul, Minnesota
Committees/Professional Activities
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Secretary, National Certification Test Board, NKBA
Judge for local Roma Awards
Member, National Test Board
Vice President, Government Relations, MN-NKBA
Vice President, Government Relations, MN-NKBA
Co-Author/Secretary Test Writing Committee for CKD, CBD exams
Member, National Role Delineation Advisory Panel
Co-Author/Secretary Test Writing Committee for CKD, CBD exams
Vice President, Government Relations, MN-NKBA
Facilitator, National Officers Training, NKBA
Co-Author CKD, CBD exams
Judge for local NKBA design contest
Vice President, Government Relations, MN-NKBA
Judge for local Roma Awards
Co-Author, Certified Kitchen Design exam
Co-Author, Certified Kitchen Design exam
Judge for local NKBA design contest
Co-Author CKD, CBD exams
Juror, drawing portion of the CKD, CBD exams
VP Government Relations, Minnesota Chapter NKBA
Judge, local design contest
Advisory Committee on Chapters at national show
Juror for drawing portion of CKD, CBD exams
Vice Chair, National Committee, Member Services
President, Minnesota Chapter NKBA
Minnesota Chapter Rep, NKBA National Meeting
Judge, Minnesota NKBA Chapter Design Contest
President, Minnesota Chapter NKBA
National Standing Committee - NKBA Member Services
Juror for drawing portion of CKD, CBD exam
ROMA awards judge-local builders association
Juror for drawing portion of CKD, CBD exam
Co-Author CKD, CBD board exams
National Standing Committee/Member Services
President, MN Chapter of the NKBA
Judge, Minnesota State Chapter NKBA Design Contest
Lead judge, MN Chapter NKBA Design Contest
Chair, National Kitchen & Bath Month, Benefit Garage Sale
Judge NKBA National Design Contest, New Jersey
Trillium awards Judge-local builders association
Chair, National Kitchen & Bath Month
Juror for drawing portion of CKD/CBD exam
Published Designs/Articles/Contributions
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Minnesota Monthly (October) Design Competition, 2nd and 3rd place
Vent-A-Hood, literature testimonials
Women’s Day Specials - Kitchens & Baths
Minnesota Monthly (October) 3rd Place Design
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Kitchen & Bath Design News (February)
Minnesota Monthly (October) - 1st Place, Kitchen Design
Minnesota Monthly (October) - 2nd Place, Bath Design
Women’s Day Special Edition - Kitchens & Baths
Better Homes & Gardens, spring issue
Crystal Cabinet Companies, brochure cover design
Roth Distribution corporate brochure front cover
American Home Style & Garden (Winter)
Kitchen & Bath Custom Planner (Spring)
100-Plus Great Ideas for Moldings, by Annette DePaepe, contributor
Kitchen & Bath Custom Planner (Fall) feature article
Kitchen & Bath Business (May)
The Complete Book of Bath Design, by Barb Machowski, contributor
Bathrooms for Professional Designers, feature article
Designer Kitchens & Baths (Fall)
Kitchen & Bath Business (June)
Kitchen & Bath Business (April) front cover
The HomeMaker
Kitchen & Bath Business – 1st Place Nationally
Home Improvement Contractor
Appliance & Kitchen Retailer
Teaching
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Kitchen & Bath Design, Dakota County Tech College
Passed Auditions for a NKBA National Teaching Position
St. Paul Public School District #625, Instructor, Kitchen Design Classes, Adult Extension Education
Roseville Area Public Schools, Extension Education
Roseville Area High School Class
Kitchen Design, Kellogg High School Home-Economics
Public Speaking on Design
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Showroom Tour Guide for “Student Days at Roth”
KBIS Presentation to local chapter of NKBA
Career Celebration, speaker Alexandria Technical College
Presentation to local chapter of NKBA
KBIS Presentation to local chapter of NKBA.
Moderator, National Kitchen and Bath Show, Drawing Program
Moderator, National Officers Training for NKBA
KBIS Presentation to NKBA- Virginia Chapter
KBIS Presentation to local NKBA chapter
KBIS Presentation to local NKBA chapter
Designing with Dura Supreme at NKBA Basic Design School, Minneapolis
May, KBIS Presentation to local NKBA chapter
Guest Speaker, Builders Association
Community Lecture Series, Highland Park, Minnesota
KBIS Presentation to local NKBA chapter
Guest Speaker, Minneapolis Home & Garden Show (with the exception of 2 years)