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Bethany Wolfensperger

San Rafael,CA

Summary

Currently seeking an art related job and willing to work as an assistant in a wide variety of art-related careers including fine art, decorative art, painting and photography. Art history enthusiast with prior experience working in museum and auction house settings with knowledge of museum protocols and proper handling of valuable works.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Self-employeed
01.2017 - 01.2021

On Holiday Marin, San Rafael, CA

September 2017- September 2020

Owner

  • Established relationships with several vendors
  • Created brand assortment and calculated item pricing
  • Built brand website via Shopify for online sales
  • Tracked sales, inventory, orders and shipping
  • Sold items through website and in person


Assistant Merchandise Manager, Cosmetic Department

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy - DFS Group Ltd.
08.2000 - 08.2008
  • Assisted with the launch of new brands in all regions
  • Managed price lists and assortment grids for over 30 cosmetic brands
  • Acted as liaison between new vendors and various internal departments
  • Re-built each brand assortment to improve management of sku database
  • Trained interns and new employee on internal computer systems

Assistant Curator, Collection Study Room

Wheaton College Massachusetts
09.1993 - 05.1995
  • Catalogued and photographed new acquisitions to permanent collection
  • Prepared objects for archival housing
  • Coordinated the loan and exhibition of items in collection
  • Provided researchers with information about items
  • Ensured visitors to collection handled objects appropriately and responsibly

Furniture & Decorative Arts Department

Butterfield & Butterfield Auction House
07.1992 - 07.1993
  • Photographed, measured and cataloged new pieces for auction
  • Executed condition inspections and wrote condition reports
  • Assisted in packing and proper housing of items
  • Researched and authenticated provenance of auction items

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Wheaton College
Norton, MA
05.1995

Skills

  • Self-starter
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly organized
  • Able to excel at multiple projects simultaneously
  • Detail oriented

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office 365  and enrolled in an introduction to The Museum System class on September 12, 2023

Timeline

Business Owner

Self-employeed
01.2017 - 01.2021

Assistant Merchandise Manager, Cosmetic Department

Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy - DFS Group Ltd.
08.2000 - 08.2008

Assistant Curator, Collection Study Room

Wheaton College Massachusetts
09.1993 - 05.1995

Furniture & Decorative Arts Department

Butterfield & Butterfield Auction House
07.1992 - 07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Wheaton College
Bethany Wolfensperger