Kimberly Trate
Phoenixville,PA
Summary
Dynamic art professional with extensive experience at both local and renowned arts organizations, excelling in exhibition planning and client relations. Proven ability to draft contracts and conduct thorough art evaluations, while fostering a collaborative environment. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a keen attention to detail, driving successful art events with targeted programming and enhancing collection management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Butera Art Advisory and Management
, PA
11.2024 - Current
- Identifies needs of clients promptly and efficiently.
- Drafts all contracts and appraisal agreements between clients, specialists, artists, estate attorneys, etc.
- Reviews artworks and conducts research/valuations through catalogues and auctions for the purposes of insurance, taxes, and damage/loss appraisals.
- Creates draft appraisal templates
- Conducts onsite evaluations as necessary to document all fine art items in need of appraisal. Collects all documentation.
- Represents the firm at art related networking events
- Serves as liaison between firm and auction houses including Sotheby's, Christie's, Willow, Nadeau, and Freeman's.
People Operations Specialist
Acero Precision
, PA
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Interpreted and explained human resources policies, procedures or regulations.
- Advised leadership on vacation and sick time, benefits, job services and employment discrepancies.
- Achieved desired work environment and performance by proactively advising and guiding employees on best practices and overseeing HR training.
- Analyzed data to identify trends in employee performance, engagement, attrition, and compensation.
- Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job.
- Directed HR programs, policies and processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Investigated workplace issues with professionalism and sensitivity and detailed incidents in reports to senior executives.
- Encouraged open communications, promoting positive and pro-employee work environment.
Gallery Associate and Frame Designer
Framer's Market Gallery
, PA
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted research on artists, artwork styles, trends. for potential buyers.
- Developed marketing materials for upcoming exhibitions or events.
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork related to artwork sales transactions or creating reports on gallery performance metrics.
- Planned and organized acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials.
- Collaborated with curators in selecting new works for exhibition purposes based on criteria such as quality standards, artistic merit.
- Coordinated mailing invitations to publicize events at art gallery.
- Assisted with the design of displays within the gallery setting according to the current exhibition theme or style guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of restoration projects.
- Assited with custom frame design and fitting.
Associate Gallery Director
Wentworth Gallery
, PA
12.2013 - 01.2020
- Conferred with board members to formulate and interpret policies, budget requirements and operational strategies.
- Organized artist files and archival materials in database.
- Developed long-range exhibition proposals years before exhibition dates for review and approval.
- Established policies and procedures for handling artwork, maintaining inventory records, and managing exhibition schedules.
- Examined and tested acquisitions to authenticate origin, composition and history, as well as assess current value.
- Processed sold artwork for shipment and followed up with clients to confirm arrival.
- Discussed philosophy of gallery, educating visitors on roster of artists and objective of illustrations.
- Conducted research on contemporary art trends to ensure the gallery was up-to-date on current styles and movements.
- Planned themes for gallery exhibitions and designed potential lists of art.
- Analyzed aesthetic and budgetary objectives of clients to align with vendors and artists for event planning.
- Engaged potential donors by creating compelling presentations outlining how their contributions would benefit the organization.
Education
Arts Administration
Wagner College
01-2007
Skills
- Exhibition planning
- Client relations
- Art evaluation
- Contract drafting
- Marketing strategies
- Team collaboration
- Event coordination
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Historical research
- Exhibit design
- Professional demeanor
- Art handling
- Collection management
- Multitasking
- Budgeting and finance
- Exhibit preparation
Affiliations
- Volunteer at the Association for the Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville, PA
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Butera Art Advisory and Management
11.2024 - Current
People Operations Specialist
Acero Precision
08.2022 - 07.2024
Gallery Associate and Frame Designer
Framer's Market Gallery
01.2020 - 08.2022
Associate Gallery Director
Wentworth Gallery
12.2013 - 01.2020
Arts Administration
Wagner College
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