Davy Fiveash
Archival Gallery
Los Angeles,CA
16
years of professional experience
Skills
Organizational growth
Artistic sensibility
Adobe creative suite
Event planning
Art history
Exhibition coordination
Artwork handling
Digital photography expert
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Organizational skills
Active listening
Relationship building
Self motivation
Work History
Gallery Assistant
1 Year 9 Months- Sold art through development of personal relationships with collectors and buyers and visitor solicitation
- Assisted visitors with exhibition information and gallery policies.
- Organized artwork labels, records, and installation materials for accurate display preparation.
- Coordinated opening, closing, and daily front-desk operations with attention to detail.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, signage, and promotional materials for smooth gallery workflow.
- Prepared exhibition spaces by arranging artwork, cleaning surfaces, and checking presentation standards.
- Acted as a liaison between the gallery and outside vendors, such as art framers or transportation companies, ensuring timely and cost-effective services.
Painting Teacher
1 Year 10 Months- Instructed oil painting techniques for varied skill levels.
- Organized class schedules, materials, workspace arrangements, lesson plans
- Introduced and guided students through formal elements of observation-based oil painting such as composition, perspective, construction and paint application
- Mentored emerging artists through critique, individualized feedback, and skill-building exercises.
- Assessed student progress and adjusted instruction to strengthen technique and confidence.
Exhibition Designer
1 Year 8 Months- Developed exhibition layouts that highlighted luxury auction pieces
- Installed auction exhibitions
- Photographed auction antiques and artwork in a studio
- Set up, maintained, installed and deinstalled lighting and structural equipment for photography studio
- Edited and resized photographs with Photoshop
- Wrote, listed and maintained detailed archive of auction items with photography
- Curated and listed auction items on online software with detailed descriptions and provenance
- Packed and shipped artwork and luxury goods
Art Handler
11 Years 9 Months- Shipped, received, and crated artworks to ensure safe handling from private and corporate collections
- Hanged and installed artworks in museum galleries to enhance visitor experience
- Conducted carpentry, fabrication, painting, and preparation of museum galleries for seamless installation of artworks
- Installed and deinstalled artworks for exhibitions, following museum handling standards and conservation protocols.
- Packed, crated, and uncrated delicate objects using archival materials and proper protective methods.
- Coordinated artwork transport, storage, and gallery staging with curatorial and preparatory teams.
- Collaborated with curators and gallery owners to create visually appealing displays that showcased each individual piece effectively.
- Contributed to a positive working environment by maintaining a respectful and collaborative attitude with colleagues and clients.
Visitor Services Representative
2 Years- Ticket sales for general museum admission and various events
- Administering and maintaining web-based memberships with Patrons Edge and Raisers Edge software, as well as Counter Point and multiple Microsoft Outlook programs
- Inputting personal records and information into web-based database and integrating that information into internal software
- Coordinating various daily calendars, confirming events and facilities, as well as assisting volunteers and docents with visiting tour groups including large school groups of K-12.
- Administering membership benefits and tickets to museum members, donors and VIP special guests, as well as registering new memberships in database
- Reception, answering phones, receiving visitors for internal staff
Visual Displayer
2 Months- Designing and implementing displays of artwork, antiques and memorabilia regarding California History
- Maintaining inventory of California historical memorabilia
- Coordinating with teams of designers and installers in large venues
- Sign making and vinyl cutting
Cashier/ Helper Clerk
1 Year- Cashiering
- Daily opening and closing bank duties
- Ensuring proper pricing and policy
- Promoting the Co-op mission by explaining membership benefits and functions
Admissions Attendant
1 Year- Administering ticket sales and will call through Patrons Edge and Raisers Edge Software
- Informing visitors and members of museum policy and services
- Identifying and anticipating individual problems and solutions in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Opening and closing sales bank daily
Onsite Member Services Assistant
3 Years- Administering and maintaining web-based memberships with Patrons Edge and Raisers Edge software, as well as multiple Microsoft Outlook programs
- Representing the Fine Arts Museums as front line staff at both the M. H. deYoung Museum and the California Palace of the Legion of Honor- a position requiring thorough knowledge of the museums' collections, histories and current practices
- Collecting and organizing information from the museums' various internal departments including administration, education, registration, tech and security
- Coordinating information with internal membership data team as well as an off-site telemarketing sales department
- Organizing long lines of people in very busy, high volume events such as show openings, member parties and donor galas.
Education
Master of Fine Arts
Studio-based, fine art practice with a concentration on painting
Studio Diploma
Studio-based, fine art practice with multi-disciplinary intention
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Studio-based, fine art practice with a concentration on ceramics, installation and forging metal sculpture
Timeline
Gallery Assistant
Archival Gallery
10.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Painting Teacher
Archival Gallery
09.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Exhibition Designer
Witherells Luxury Auctioneers and Appraisers
01.2018 - 09.2019Read More
Visual Displayer
California State Fair
05.2016 - 07.2016Read More
Visitor Services Representative
Crocker Art Museum
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Art Handler
Crocker Art Museum
01.2015 - 2019Read More
Cashier/ Helper Clerk
Sacramento Natural Food Co-op
01.2014 - 01.2015Read More
Admissions Attendant
City of San Francisco
01.2013 - 01.2014Read More
Onsite Member Services Assistant
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
01.2011 - 01.2014Read More
School of the Museum of Fine Arts
Studio Diploma
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Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Fine Arts
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San Francisco Art Institute
Master of Fine Arts
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