Allison C. Valdivia
San Antonio,Texas
Summary
Conscientious museum team member with history of success in readying exhibitions and preparing artifacts for display. Systematical inspect, classify and restore items to meet long-term conservation goals. Talented multitasker with organized approach and excellent time management abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar/Exhibits Technician
San Antonio Museum of Art
01.2020 - 06.2023
- Classified and assigned registration numbers to artifacts and supervised inventory control.
- Used preservation and conservation techniques to protect artifacts and collections.
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial, or cultural losses.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements, and cultural importance of each piece.
- Created a cleaning schedule for entire museum collection, both in storage and on view.
- Worked with a team of 8 to plan for gallery installs/ deinstalls, both as a registrar and art handler. Independent tasks included condition reporting, mount making, and minor conservation.
- Minimized further deterioration and restored original appearances by filling in missing or broken areas with fabricated components.
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing artifacts for exhibition.
- Identified conservation requirements of each piece and produced museum-wide plans to protect all works.
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases.
- Maintained and ordered all office supplies and operating supplies for both Exhibits and Registrars teams
- Kept record of all receipts and reconciled credit card statements for Exhibits and Registrars teams
- Monitored environmental conditions for galleries and storage
- Managed packing, shipping and receiving of gallery art and other mail and packages.
- Corresponded with artists and conservators to create a conservation and restoration plan for outdoor sculptures.
- Oversaw Rights and Reproductions for museums collection. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
Gallery Attendant
San Antonio Museum of Art
07.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted in ensuring the safety of the museum’s visitors
- Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Assisted guests with luggage, bags and maps while handling other helpful tasks.
- Served as an enthusiastic and welcoming presence for guests
- Promoted public programs and events
- Promoted SAMA memberships
- Provided general information about the collections and special exhibits
- Responsible for maintaining visual surveillance of art and museum guests
- Enforced gallery protocols
- Opening/Closing procedures
Gallery Attendant
Linda Pace Foundation
08.2015 - 11.2017
- Welcome guests and track daily attendance
- Maintenance of gallery space during the exhibition
- Inform visitors of current/past/upcoming exhibitions and artist information
- Inform guests of gallery protocol
- Assist visitors of general local information
- Maintained accurate records of guests and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
Administrative Assistant
Patsy Light
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Archive photos, resize photos and create contact sheets with Photoshop
- Screen calls
- Manage calendar
- Copy, scan and import documents onto a computer
- Clerical duties: Photocopying, faxing and filing
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art: Painting/Drawing, Art History
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX05.2016
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confident, articulate and professional speaking ability
- Self- motivated, self-directed
- Excellent presentational and research skills
- Highly organized and exceptional attention to detail
- Strong ability to work successfully under pressure
Timeline
Registrar/Exhibits Technician
San Antonio Museum of Art
01.2020 - 06.2023
Gallery Attendant
San Antonio Museum of Art
07.2018 - 12.2020
Administrative Assistant
Patsy Light
03.2016 - 08.2016
Gallery Attendant
Linda Pace Foundation
08.2015 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art: Painting/Drawing, Art History
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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