I'm a creative designer, producer, and real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience shaping environments, events, and client experiences. I blend visual storytelling with practical execution across large-scale corporate productions and residential real estate transactions. I'm highly organized, detail-driven, and calm under pressure, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. I'm known for innovative thinking, clear communication, and delivering polished results that exceed client expectations.

Ken Swyt

I'm a creative designer, producer, and real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience shaping environments, events, and client experiences. I blend visual storytelling with practical execution across large-scale corporate productions and residential real estate transactions. I'm highly organized, detail-driven, and calm under pressure, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. I'm known for innovative thinking, clear communication, and delivering polished results that exceed client expectations.

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I’m a creative designer, producer, and real estate professional with more than 20 years of experience shaping environments, events, and client experiences. I blend visual storytelling with practical execution across large-scale corporate productions and residential real estate transactions.

I’m highly organized, detail-driven, and calm under pressure, with a strong ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously. I’m known for innovative thinking, clear communication, and delivering polished results that exceed client expectations.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Owner at Ken Swyt Design
January 1, 1995 - Present
Lead the creative direction and production of events and branded environments for corporate, nonprofit, and private clients. Translate concepts into floorplans, renderings, and fully realized installations. Oversee budgets, site inspections, logistics, and vendor coordination including furniture, lighting, florals, and custom fabrication. Select clients include Cisco, Samsung, Wells Fargo, UBS, Mastercard, BlackRock, Fidelity, Human Rights Watch, and the International AIDS Conference.
Real Estate Agent
January 1, 2023 - Present
Represent buyers and sellers across the Portland metro area. Guide clients through pricing strategy, negotiations, inspections, and closing. Coordinate with lenders, contractors, and escrow teams to ensure seamless transactions. Leverage design, staging, and space-planning expertise to enhance property value and marketability.
Owner at A Bit of Earth
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1995
Designed and maintained floral and plant installations for luxury hospitality and dining spaces in San Francisco. Produced custom arrangements, event florals, and product launch installations for high-profile venues and film events, including partnerships with Hotel Milano and the San Francisco International Film Festival.

Education

at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality