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Daniel Grimme

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Art institutions professional with knowledge and experience in building operations, art handling, materials and methods, art history, maintenance and fabrication. Works well independently or as part of a team. Maintains a studio practice outside of work.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Facilities Assistant

David Zwirner Gallery
New York, NY
02.2023 - 07.2025
  • Maintained gallery and office spaces daily across multiple locations
  • Assisted with setup and breakdown of exhibitions and events as needed
  • Coordinated maintenance requests and scheduled repairs with vendors
  • Managed inventory of supplies and equipment for building operations

Woodworker/Framer

Conservation Framing Services
Long Island City, NY
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Made museum-quality frames for various clients
  • Maintained and assisted with woodshop machinery and facilities
  • Packing, handling, and installation of artworks

Research and Development Intern

Golden Artist Colors
New Berlin, NY
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Conducted material testing of artists paints for product development, quality assurance, and archival properties
  • Assisted in developing Goldens Virtual Paint Mixer
  • Managed disposal of hazardous waste and paint

Retail Sales Associate

Rhode Island School of Design, Second Life Store
Providence, RI
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • Applied knowledge of art materials and supplies to help customers
  • Managed and organized donations of artists materials in the store
  • Handled retail operations of including revenue and customer interfacing

Framing Apprentice and Gallery Assistant

Motyka Art and Frame
Providence, RI
01.2020 - 06.2020
  • Handling and installation of art to be photographed and documented
  • Sanding and finishing of picture frames for production line
  • Engaged with clients in the sale of artwork

Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design, RISD
Providence, RI
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Organized classes and ensured shop and class safety
  • Managed conflict between students and teachers as a liaison while maintaining a professional attitude and approach
  • Handled funds to ensure the correct materials were available for the class
  • Committed to a teaching practice that diligently aimed for student growth and development

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI
06.2022

Skills

  • Knowledge of building operations of art institutions
  • Safety compliance protocols of facilities
  • Woodshop machinery and power tools tools
  • Ability to manage inventory and budgets
  • Experience with ticketing systems and spreadsheets
  • Art History and knowledge archival materials and methods
  • Picture framing
  • Vendor coordination
  • Art handling

Certification

  • S-95 Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems
  • F-03 Certificate of Fitness for Indoor Place of Assembly Personnel
  • OSHA 30
  • Adult CPR and AED

Timeline

Facilities Assistant

David Zwirner Gallery
02.2023 - 07.2025

Woodworker/Framer

Conservation Framing Services
07.2022 - 02.2023

Research and Development Intern

Golden Artist Colors
06.2021 - 08.2021

Retail Sales Associate

Rhode Island School of Design, Second Life Store
08.2020 - 03.2021

Framing Apprentice and Gallery Assistant

Motyka Art and Frame
01.2020 - 06.2020

Teaching Assistant

Rhode Island School of Design, RISD
06.2019 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting

Rhode Island School of Design

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