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Ramon Martin

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Dynamic Art Preparator with extensive experience at the San Antonio Museum of Art, adept at art handling and installation. Proven ability to foster relationships with artists while implementing safety protocols. Highly skilled professional with comprehensive understanding of art handling, installation, and exhibition preparation. Recognized for meticulous work quality and collaborative approach that ensures seamless team interactions and superior results. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Preparator/Light Technician

San Antonio Museum of Art
10.2023 - 09.2025
  • Worked closely with visiting artists to install their works according to their specifications, fostering positive relationships with creative professionals within the industry.
  • Reduced damage risks during transportation, using specialized packing methods tailored to each work''s requirements.
  • Installed all lighting to special exhibitions gallery and the entirety of the museums to specification of the art or artifact.
  • Headed project to convert the museum's lighting capabilities from halogen to LED.


Assistant Art Preparator

San Antonio Museum Of Art
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • Adhered to museum security protocols during all aspects of preparator responsibilities, ensuring the safety and preservation of valuable artworks entrusted within my care as well as that those around me who were also tasked similar duties involving same level commitment dedication professionalism integrity.
  • Ensured seamless gallery operations by performing routine maintenance tasks such as repairing minor damages onsite.
  • Safeguarded artworks by employing proper handling and storage techniques.
  • Assisted in exhibit installations, contributing to the timely completion of projects.

Mechanic Assistant

San Antonio Museum Of Art
07.2021 - 11.2022
  • Adhered to museum standard of temperature and humidity levels by monitoring all gallery levels within the building.
  • Maintained air handler units up to manufacturer standard by routine filter changes, greasing of the motors, and cleaning of coils.
  • Repaired light fixtures, bathroom units such as urinals, sinks, toilets, and repaired damages to all walls in both the museum and office buildings on campus.

Education

No Degree -

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

High School Diploma -

Costa Mesa High School
Costa Mesa, CA
06.2009

Skills

  • Art handling for installations and de-installation of curated exhibitions
  • Experience working on high lift around art in galleries safely Able to operate forklift for unloading art off trucks and moving crates in warehouse
  • Ability to build archival boxes for safe handling and secure storage practices
  • Installing light fixtures and able to regulate UV levels
  • Headed many photoshoots for digitization of museum collection
  • Safe handling of framing and un-framing of works on paper

Timeline

Art Preparator/Light Technician

San Antonio Museum of Art
10.2023 - 09.2025

Assistant Art Preparator

San Antonio Museum Of Art
11.2022 - 09.2023

Mechanic Assistant

San Antonio Museum Of Art
07.2021 - 11.2022

No Degree -

Orange Coast College

High School Diploma -

Costa Mesa High School

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