Chris Koo
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the American Visionary Art Museum, excelling in art installation and customer relationship management. Proven ability to ensure safety and security while enhancing visitor experiences. Bilingual with a keen attention to detail, adept at collaborating effectively to achieve exhibition goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Exhibition Prepper & Fabricator
P&M
Baltimore, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to streamline fabrication workflows.
- Installed fabricated items in accordance with drawings and specifications.
- Prepared artworks for transport using proper packing techniques and materials.
- Managed installation of artworks in galleries and exhibitions with precision.
- Adhered to safety protocols while lifting, carrying, and moving art objects.
- Assisted curators with the installation of artwork at exhibitions, galleries and other venues.
Security Guard and Art Handler
American Visionary Art Museum
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Enforced museum policies to maintain visitor decorum through effective staff collaboration.
- Monitored museum premises to ensure safety and security of visitors and artworks.
- Handled and installed art for upcoming exhibitions, ensuring proper display standards.
- Packaged, handled, and shipped artworks from previous exhibitions efficiently.
Security Guard
Baltimore Museum of Art
Baltimore, MD
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Involved in curation, graphic design, installation, and media interviews for Guarding the Art Exhibition.
- Excellent customer service
Lost Wax Caster
New Arts Foundry
Baltimore, MD
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Responsible for handling original art and making a wax duplicate
- Applying gates to the duplicate, understanding the flow of hot bronze
- Handled coating wax duplicate in sand for bronze pour (heavy lifting while carefully handling the artwork)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY06-2014
High school diploma -
Centennial High School
Ellicott City, MD08-2010
Skills
- Bilingual
- Attention to detail
- Art installation
- Graphic design
- Customer relationship management
- Illustration
Languages
Korean, Fluent
Timeline
Exhibition Prepper & Fabricator
P&M
06.2024 - Current
Security Guard and Art Handler
American Visionary Art Museum
06.2022 - 12.2023
Security Guard
Baltimore Museum of Art
03.2020 - 06.2022
Lost Wax Caster
New Arts Foundry
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Animation
School of Visual Arts
High school diploma -
Centennial High School