Photoshop
Erin Parks
Preparator
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Conscientious museum team member with history of success in readying exhibitions and preparing artifacts for display. Talented multitasker with organized approach and excellent time management abilities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Preparator
The Andy Warhol Museum
Pittsburgh, United States
09.2009 - Current
- Drafted complex work schedules for multiple colleagues for multiple projects each quarter.
- Maintained an organized art storage area.
- Identified conservation requirements of each art piece and produced museum-wide plans to protect all works.
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and condition.
- Balanced item protections with aesthetic standards while preparing artifacts for exhibition.
- Entered information about museum collections into computer databases.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Anticipated future needs/issues for upcoming projects.
- Attended and participated in several professional development seminars/webinars/workshops each year.
- Installed complex exhibits quickly and collaboratively with other departments.
- Maintained safety and accuracy of shipments of works of art and curated collections.
- Thoughtfully budgeted time and resources.
Gallery Attendant
The Andy Warhol Museum
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2007 - 09.2009
- Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Facilitated good gallery visitor flow to enhance viewing experiences and minimize accident potential.
- Entered financial transaction data into spreadsheets.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
- Guided special needs visitors to elevators and around obstructions to improve patrons' gallery experiences.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
Senior Certified Custom Framer
Michaels Arts And Crafts
Various, PA And WV
10.2002 - 09.2009
- Reviewed work orders to accurately prepare inventories of materials, equipment and tools.
- Maintained detailed daily work records.
- Used nail guns, glass cutters, and mat cutters safely and without incident.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
- Trained and advised colleagues within the district.
- Managed work schedule for the frame shop.
- Assembled complex framing orders.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Assistant to Counsel
Beveridge Law Office
Fairmont, West Virginia
05.2005 - 05.2007
- Worked alongside attorneys and administrative assistants on complex cases and legal processes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality and extreme discretion.
- Prepared for trials, conducting legal research and drafting pleadings.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Reviewed, edited and proofread legislation drafts for proper grammar, spelling, punctuation and formatting.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials.
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances and depositions.
- Analyzed client balance sheets for auditing purposes.
- Completed document revisions, court document filings, travel arrangements and client billing.
- Maintained expert and contractor contracts and billing.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.2001 - 05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Art History (Contemporary And Film)
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV 08.2006 - 05.2008
Completion Certificate - Project Management
Capella University, Sophia Pathways
Virtual 05.2020 - 07.2020
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Maintenance, Repair and Construction
Planning and Coordination
MS Office
Data Entry
Time Management
Art, Design and Digital Planning Software
General Office Equipment
Affiliations
American Alliance of Museums
Professional Picture Framers of America
Certification
Class 1-5 Forklift License (Expired)
Software
SketchUp
Final Cut Pro Video Editing
Microsoft Office Suite
Quickbooks
Timeline
Completion Certificate - Project Management
Capella University, Sophia Pathways
05.2020 - 07.2020
Arial Platform Cerification
11-2011
Class 1-5 Forklift License (Expired)
02-2010
Preparator
The Andy Warhol Museum
09.2009 - Current
Gallery Attendant
The Andy Warhol Museum
09.2007 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Art History (Contemporary And Film)
West Virginia University
08.2006 - 05.2008
Assistant to Counsel
Beveridge Law Office
05.2005 - 05.2007
Senior Certified Custom Framer
Michaels Arts And Crafts
10.2002 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photographic, Film, And Video Technology
West Virginia University
08.2001 - 05.2005