Caleb Herndon
Irondale,AL
Summary
Experienced museum specialist with a proven track record in preparing engaging exhibitions and managing artifacts for display. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and an organized approach that ensures timely project completion while maintaining high quality standards. Dedicated team player with a proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to achieve shared objectives, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Housing Service Technician
UAB
Birmingham, AL
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine maintenance on various systems, improving operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Consistently met project deadlines under pressure situations while maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
- Provided on-call support outside of normal business hours, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients experiencing emergencies or critical failures.
- Applied various painting techniques to enhance aesthetic appeal of buildings and structures.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, scraping, and sanding before paint application.
- Managed inventory of paints and materials to maintain optimal supply levels.
- Conducted regular inspections of completed work, ensuring adherence to high-quality standards.
Preparator
Birmingham Museum Of Art
Birmingham, AL
05.2018 - 02.2025
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Constructed custom crates to specified dimensions for high value artworks traveling nationwide.
- Participated in maintenance and operation of wood shop.
- Cleaned, calibrated and serviced tools and equipment.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Oversaw art handling and installation processes to ensure proper display techniques.
- Coordinated preservation efforts for diverse art collections, enhancing longevity and integrity.
- Managed inventory control systems to track artworks and supplies efficiently.
- Trained and mentored junior preparators on best practices in artwork preparation.
- Implemented workflow improvements that streamlined preparation timelines for exhibitions and installations.
- Improved overall visitor experience by ensuring proper lighting for display pieces.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks during exhibition turnovers while maintaining a high level of quality control over all aspects involved in the process.
- Reduced damage risks during transportation, using specialized packing methods tailored to each work''s requirements.
- Worked closely with visiting artists to install their works according to their specifications, fostering positive relationships with creative professionals within the industry.
- Utilized appropriate tools and equipment safely throughout every stage of artwork handling, reducing potential accidents or injuries among staff members working alongside me during installation periods or other preparatory activities taking place.
- Assisted in exhibit installations, contributing to the timely completion of projects.
- Ensured seamless gallery operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as adjusting lighting or repairing minor damages onsite.
- Safeguarded artworks by employing proper handling and storage techniques.
- Streamlined preparation processes by creating custom mounts for specific art pieces.
Screen Printer
Yellowhammer Creative
Birmingham, AL
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Screen, ink, reclaim, and set-up knowledge.
- Precise registration techniques with both single and multicolor screen printing.
- Complete understanding of mesh counts, coating and exposure. Check printed items during production run for acceptability, making corrective adjustments as needed.
- Strong color management techniques with an ability to mix to match PMS colors.
- Prioritized graphic workload and effectively coordinated multiple projects.
- Supported production of various proposal volumes under tight time constraints.
Warehouse Material Coordinator/Scheduling Manager
Specialty Foundry Products
Bessemer, AL
04.2013 - 03.2015
- Controls inventory levels by conducting physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
- Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
- Operate forklifts and other equipment to transport materials to and from transportation vehicles and loading docks, and to store and retrieve materials in warehouses.
- Perform general warehouse activities, such as opening containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, taking inventory, and weighing and checking materials.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
- Package finished products and prepare them for shipment.
- Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, and storage areas in order to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other area.
- Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School
Skills
- Team player
- Active listener
- Friendly and outgoing
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Strong communication skills
- Safety management
- Inventory control
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
- Self-Motivated
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Attention to detail
- Work with minimal supervision
- Power tool proficiency
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Heavy lifting
- Project management
Timeline
Student Housing Service Technician
UAB
04.2025 - Current
Preparator
Birmingham Museum Of Art
05.2018 - 02.2025
Screen Printer
Yellowhammer Creative
04.2015 - 05.2018
Warehouse Material Coordinator/Scheduling Manager
Specialty Foundry Products
04.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School