Austin Pinon
New York,NY
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Handler / Truck Driver
Crozier Fine Arts
09.2024 - 07.2026
- Implemented best practices for packing and unpacking artwork, minimizing damage during transit.
- Remained proper installation techniques, maintaining high standards for display quality while supervising staff as well.
- Clean driving record, experience operating a liftgate and pallet jack for safe loading and unloading, and a solid safety record with zero preventable accidents.
Art Handler
Hostler Burrows Gallery
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed packing, shipping and receiving of high-end gallery art
- Delivery, install, and de-install for artworks for private clients, galleries, auction houses and art fairs
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing artworks for exhibition
- Ensure the execution of policies regarding handling, movement and storage of art
- Drove truck in urban and rural areas to expertly make high volume of deliveries.
Art Assistant
Erik Foss
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Worked off-site traveling domestically to source materials for artist
- Maintained relations with merchants throughout the United States for sourcing supplies
- Inspected one-of-a-kind acquired commodities to ensure the highest quality of materials for the artist to work with
- Communicated directly with artist to assure project vision
Art Assistant
Tyrrell Winston
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Established connections with online suppliers to source and obtain quality goods
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through active communication and negotiating favorable pricing
- Developed sourcing strategies to improve procurement processes, supplier relationships and capability development to optimize
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors
Art Handler
R & Company Gallery
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Installation of gallery viewings and exhibitions at all locations
- Pack artworks for shipment and storage
- Assist with packing and installation for all domestic and international art fairs
- Perform local deliveries and off-site installations for clients
- Ensure the execution of policies regarding handling, movement and storage of art
- Handle, pack, condition report art, antiquities and furniture
Art Handler
Hangman Art
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with the setup, functioning, and breakdown of special events
- Installed of a wide range of art works in different environments
- Use tools to hang or mount artwork on walls or secure it in any other space that the exhibitor chooses
- Measured the display area before installation and ensuring the art is properly centered and fits accordingly
- Assisted warehouse staff as needed in preparing and moving artwork, equipment, and furniture
- Loaded and unloaded the company's box truck and third party trucks
Set Design Assistant
ARCH Production And Design
07.2016 - 10.2019
- Coordinated set design, propping and decoration in conjunction with art directors
- Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features
- Strategized approaches with team to highlight important focal points in each design
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
SUNY Purchase
New York, NY05.2015
Timeline
Art Handler / Truck Driver
Crozier Fine Arts
09.2024 - 07.2026
Art Handler
Hostler Burrows Gallery
02.2022 - 08.2023
Art Handler
R & Company Gallery
03.2020 - 01.2022
Art Assistant
Erik Foss
02.2020 - 06.2023
Art Assistant
Tyrrell Winston
02.2020 - 07.2022
Art Handler
Hangman Art
03.2019 - 03.2020
Set Design Assistant
ARCH Production And Design
07.2016 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Photography
SUNY Purchase