Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Driven to provide above and beyond work quality while also maintaining a strong team bond encouraging others to perform with the same high standards. Natural leader with the desire to grow within a company.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Restoration Technician
Prism Specialties Art Restoration
02.2021 - Current
Operated vehicles, gas-powered machinery and hand tools to accomplish diverse artwork management objectives.
Leveraged latest techniques and equipment to complete damage mitigation and restoration to highest standards.
Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements, and cultural importance of each piece.
Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial, or cultural losses.
Repairing/restoring wide range of artwork from fine art, and sentimental pieces to taxidermy.
Used preservation and conservation techniques to protect artifacts and collections.
Lifted and shouldered heavy objects and worked long hours in variable weather conditions.
Inspected damaged properties and contents to prepare job action plan.
Worked safely in disaster environment by adhering to company and quality procedures.
Glass Artist / Historical Representative
Kokomo Opalescent Glass
01.2019 - 02.2021
Studied and trained to create hand crafted stained glass pieces for customers
Gained expert knowledge of gift shop operations, market conditions, and trends
Oversee internet operations globally, and provide speedy and consistent quality to customers
Coordinate and execute art classes offered to public (of up to 6 students at a time)
Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets
Managed communications between team members, customers and vendors to keep operations efficient and successful.
Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
Managed creative process from concept to completion for various art projects.
Gallery Attendant
Indiana University
01.2016 - 08.2019
Curated and coordinated National art exhibition
Met targets consistently by working diligently with sharp attention to detail
Developed and led standard gallery procedures of team of at least four
Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold or removed items to maintain accurate physical and financial inventory.
Regularly coordinated events between gallery and The City of Kokomo.
Assisted marketing team with creation and posting of website and social media content to promote gallery to current and potential customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts New Media & Technology
Indiana Univeristy
05.2019
Bachelors of Fine Arts - New Media, Art
Skills
Time Management
Team management
Power Tools Operations
Inventory Reports
Commercial Projects
Business Operations
Project Deadlines
Quality Assurance
Site Installations
Restoration
Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc)
Microsoft Suite Proficiency
Apple Product use (IPad, IPhone, etc)
Timeline
Art Restoration Technician
Prism Specialties Art Restoration
02.2021 - Current
Glass Artist / Historical Representative
Kokomo Opalescent Glass
01.2019 - 02.2021
Gallery Attendant
Indiana University
01.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts New Media & Technology