Jethro Gedeon
Miami,Florida
Summary
Professional art handler equipped with expertise in packing, transporting, and installing art pieces. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Known for reliability and achieving results. Skilled in handling delicate and high-value items.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Handler
Independent Contracting
Miami, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated safe handling and transportation of artwork.
- Executed installs for museums, galleries, personal clients, and various business establishments.
- Collaborated with art handlers to work on install projects.
- Collaborated with curators and gallery owners on exhibitions.
- Provided expert consultation regarding artwork placement within residential settings.
- Managed packing, shipping and receiving of artwork.
Art Handler
UOVO
Miami, FL
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated safe handling and transportation of artwork within storage facilities.
- Ensure proper installation and display of various art pieces for exhibitions (flatwork and sculptures).
- Storing and management of artwork.
- Worked with art institutions, museums, galleries and various businesses.
Art Handler
Crozier Fine Arts/ Iron Mountain Inc
Newark, NJ
03.2018 - 09.2020
- Packing and shipping artwork (paintings, sculptures, artifacts and documents)
- Facilitated the intake of artwork to ensure proper documentation and organization.
- Maintenance and organizing artwork.
- Working closely with Sotheby's photographers for catalogue shoots.
- Interacting with clients for pick ups.
- Operating scissor lift, hand trucks and usage of power tools.
- Leading a small team.
Crater/Art Handler
US Art Company
Secaucus, NJ
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Engineered customized crates for basic edge ride flat ride travel frames.
- Assisted in preparing crates for shipment. Supported team in organizing materials for efficient packing. Contributed to maintaining inventory accuracy through crate preparation.
- Executed packing and transportation of artwork to ensure safe delivery.
- Assisted in installation processes to support team objectives. Helped maintain equipment functionality through regular checks. Provided support during troubleshooting to enhance operational efficiency.
Assistant Production Manager
Sandy Alexander Inc.
Clifton, NJ
01.2013 - 04.2016
- Framer/gallery wrap specialist
- Experience with Chopper, Underpinner and wizard matte cutter
- Work closely with CSR
- Packing/shipping
- Build frames
Consultant
YELLOW KORNER
Short Hills, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Sales
- Client Presentation
- Art Handling
- Inventory
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2012
MBA - Business
Florida International University
Miami, FL12-2025
Skills
- Problem solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Packing
- Installations
- Logistics
- Artwork documentation
- Exhibition preparation
- Artwork transportation
- Power tool operation
- Collaborative teamwork
- Project management
Languages
English
Timeline
Art Handler
Independent Contracting
09.2024 - Current
Art Handler
UOVO
02.2023 - 09.2024
Art Handler
Crozier Fine Arts/ Iron Mountain Inc
03.2018 - 09.2020
Crater/Art Handler
US Art Company
08.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Production Manager
Sandy Alexander Inc.
01.2013 - 04.2016
Consultant
YELLOW KORNER
01.2011 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Montclair State University
MBA - Business
Florida International University