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Marcus Bickler

Director, Design and Art
Parkland,FL

Summary

Experienced Director with a proven track record of over 10 years in Art and Business Management. Demonstrated success in the Art Industry, consistently recognized for excellence in performance and significant contributions to organizational success. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and expertise in Art Education, complemented by comprehensive training in Business Management and Curatorial Studies. A results-oriented professional with a passion for the arts and a talent for driving strategic initiatives, fostering creativity, and cultivating productive relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Design Consultant Group - Director

Marcus Bickler, South
08.2008 - Current
  • Administration and management
  • Developed and fostered positive relationships with over 50 business partners, clients, employees and other entities
  • Crises control and resolutions
  • Created innovative and unique residential and commercial spaces
  • Built and strengthened productive and valuable industry partnerships to drive collaboration, engagement and revenue stream development
  • Delegated assignments based on site plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members
  • Assessed final products to check quality and consistency with creative vision
  • Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget
  • Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development

Artist

Marcus Fine Art, Inc, Broward County
01.2006 - Current
  • Exercised and demonstrated use and mastery of elements of design to meet goals.
  • Collaborated with dozens of other artists on various art projects and installations.
  • Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.

Art Educator

Broward County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2010
  • Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
  • Created program that eventually gained national recognition.
  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
  • Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
  • Planned multiple in-school and external student exhibitions.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
  • Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
  • Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.

Exhibition Designer

Reading Etc. Of HCI Books
03.2001 - 12.2004
  • Maintained and inspected dozens of exhibits, related graphics and artifacts to preserve quality.
  • Worked with diverse stakeholders to design and maintain exhibit hall space.
  • Delivered technical support for events, functions and other activities to assist departments throughout facility.
  • Collected details about unique features and constraints of each space, as well as potential themes and budget limitations to complete optimal designs.
  • Worked with technical teams to effectively incorporate lighting, sound and other features.
  • Organized and attended meetings to discuss project status and brief new projects.
  • Liaised with vendors and suppliers to procure decorative materials.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Education

MBA - Management

Northcentral University
San Diego, CA
09.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Curatorial Studies

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore
05.2004

Certificate Conceptual Art AndInternational Exhibition - Fine Art

Le Centre D'Art
Aix-en-Provence, France
2003

Skills

  • Marketing Support
  • Project Requirements
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Coordination
  • Exhibit Installation
  • Space Planning
  • Building Relationships
  • Client Relationships
  • Exceptional Creativity
  • Team Communication
  • Budgeting and Cost Estimating
  • Special Events

Languages

French
Limited Working

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Timeline

Design Consultant Group - Director

Marcus Bickler, South
08.2008 - Current

Art Educator

Broward County Schools
08.2006 - 06.2010

Artist

Marcus Fine Art, Inc, Broward County
01.2006 - Current

Exhibition Designer

Reading Etc. Of HCI Books
03.2001 - 12.2004

MBA - Management

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art, Curatorial Studies

Maryland Institute College of Art

Certificate Conceptual Art AndInternational Exhibition - Fine Art

Le Centre D'Art

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