David Dickas
COLUMBUS,OH
Summary
Dynamic Design and Production Manager at Wexner Center for the Arts, adept at leading collaborative teams and managing project budgets. Proven expertise in creative project management and vendor negotiation, successfully executing over 50 exhibitions while ensuring seamless installations and client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Design and Production Manager
Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University
01.2017 - Current
- Design, plan, and direct the installation of 50+ exhibitions, from concept to final execution.
- Develop project budgets, ensure accurate cost tracking, and allocate adequate resources.
- Artist/client management and communication, track design changes, and progress updates.
- Led collaborative teams of designers, fabricators, AV technicians, and contractors.
- Develop detailed and flexible monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules.
- Update design and construction documents to focus on team and departmental timelines.
- Supervised permanent staff while building efficient temporary teams for project-based assignments.
- Coordinated efforts across departments to ensure seamless execution during installation phases.
Exhibition Designer
Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Developed project timelines incorporating staffing and installation requirements.
- Prepared rough drafts and scale working drawings for exhibition design and layout.
- Created 3D models of exhibition layouts using Sketchup software.
- Collaborated with external vendors for specialty fabrication and production services.
- Designed fixtures, overseeing material purchasing and fabrication processes.
- Formulated exhibition layouts based on curatorial objectives, and budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) -
Columbus College of Art And Design
Columbus, OHSkills
- Creative project management
- Budgeting and financial tracking
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Client communication and presentations
- Vendor negotiation and management
- Scheduling and resource allocation
- Collections care and documentation
- Problem-solving strategies
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite expertise
- SketchUp application
Accomplishments
Tappen Award-Peer-Based Recognition for Employee Achievement and Exceptional Staff Contribution, 2017
Certification
- Foundations of Entertainment Industry Rigging and Safety, USITT, 2025
- Advancing Managers Program, Ohio State University, 2023
Affiliations and Memberships
- ICEFAT- International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters
- Paccin-Art Handling Collections care network
Timeline
Design and Production Manager
Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University
01.2017 - Current
Exhibition Designer
Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University
01.2012 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) -
Columbus College of Art And Design
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