David Kuyper

Hi! My name is David Kuyper. I write, I pierce, I paint, and I spin nunchucks.

Currently based in West Virginia, researching the intersection between customer experience and customer satisfaction.

What have I done?

Customer Service

With over 10 years of experience, David has represented several brands including R.J. Reynolds, Classic Ink, CNL, and The Bank of New York. He has worked in telecommunications, data entry, viral marketing, and client facing service and retail positions. His major influences are Marilyn Hayes, Steve Jobs and Elon Musk.

Writing

David has over 25 years of creative writing experience and has produced and published several books from poetry about perspective and personal growth to fantastic children's bed time stories. His major influences include J. R. R. Tolkien, Shel Silverstein, Dr. Seuss, Quentin Tarantino, and Zhang Yimou.

Body Modification

As an expert in aseptic technique, David has served thousands of clients with the mission to provide a safe and educational experience that results in a positive impact on body image and self esteem. On November 11th, 2005 an article was published in the Bradenton Herald about David and his work. The "Body-Piercing-Artist Makes Skin his Canvas" article was later featured in an International Future Scenario Writing Competition based on Future Problem Solving Program International's 2008 topics. David eventually took on an apprentice who is now an industry professional. His biggest influence is Stevan Kuyper Jr and Dr. Marguerite Barnett.

Flow Arts

David is a flow artist that specializes in nunchaku. He has preformed at weddings, conventions, birthday parties, concerts, cancer benefits, and Bradenton's Art slam. On March 24th, 2013, his video was featured on HTV9's "Côn Nhị Khúc" segment in Vietnam. On March 31st, 2013, David opened for the mainstream rap icon "Twista" and underground legend "Hard Target" at The Hall in Palmetto, FL. His major influences include Bruce Lee, Master Lee Barden, and Dr. Marguerite Barnett.

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Resume

Education - Certifications

December 2019
Skillpath - Through the Customer's Eyes

Certified Customer Service Representative

Completed the Skillpath - Through the Customer's Eyes certification levels I & II.

December 2019
West Virginia University Extension Service

Ambassador for West Virginia Hospitality

Completed the West Virginia Welcome certification.

December 2019
The Center for Work Ethic Development

Certificate of Work Ethic Proficiency

Completed the "Bring your A game to work" course.

November 2019
Adult Learning Center of Welch W.V.

High School Equivalency - TASC

Completed the TASC test with distinguished achievements in Reading and Writing.

2010 - 2011
The Gallery Tattoo & Body Effects

Professional Body Piercer

After the partial destruction of his left hand, David collaborated with Neil Kotter Jr. and Billy Armstrong to develop alternative methods of piercing, permitting him to return to work as a body piercer.

2003 - 2004
Body Effects

Professional Body Piercer

Completed 1 year apprenticeship under Master Piercer Neil Kotter Jr. and successfully transitioned into professional body piercing.

Experience

2014 - 2017
B.L.

Owner/operator

Internet body jewelry sales. Achieved platinum seller status in 2015. Photography, product descriptions and listing creation, SEO, and advertising. Kept inventory of tens of thousands of individual artifacts. Processed thousands of orders which involved packing and shipping the product, offered customer service with 24 hr response time, and processed refunds.

2013 - Present
KDP

Author

Has written and published several books to establish a residual income stream through royalties.

2011 - 2013
Classic Ink

Senior Piercer/Manager of Piercing

Pierced, managed customer relations, inventory, and trained apprentices. Supervised day to day piercing operations.
Maintained Florida 64e-19 annually and conducted spore destruction tests monthly.

2005 - 2006
R.J. Reynolds

Viral Marketer

Marketing campaign designed to use charismatic individuals to extract data, primarily email addresses, from the public with conversation and incentives.

2004 - 2005
Protocol - Bank of New York, CNL, D.I.

Customer Service Representative

Telecommunications, Data entry, and Customer Service.

2003 - 2006
Body Effects - S&M Tattoo - Baby Blues Tattoos

Professional Body Piercer

Maintained annual Florida 64e-19 certification, conducted spore destruction tests monthly. Sub contracted services to different locations.

Portfolio

Body Piercing

Body Piercing

Body piercing
Flow Arts

Flow Arts

Flow Arts
墨絵 – Sumi-e

墨絵 – Sumi-e

Sumi-e

Contact

Get in Touch

West Virginia

David@davidkuyper.com

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