Robert Fitzgerald
Rochester,NY
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Exhibit Technician
Seattle Aquarium
07.2014 - 01.2025
- Design and fabricate exhibits and signage
- Maintain, repair all Aquarium Exhibits
- Maintain and update digital technology
- Keep detailed records of all exhibit modifications and repairs
- Coordinate with outside venders and contractors
Technician/Carpenter
Arterra
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Bellevue, WA
- Preparation, handling, transporting and installation of artwork and objects in collaboration with the design team
- Building and packing custom crates
- Bellevue, WA
Technician
Artech
03.2012 - 09.2012
- Company Overview: Seattle, WA
- Handled, transported and installed artwork and objects in tandem with designers
- Uncrated, photographed, and filed condition reports
- Worked within TSA requirements
- Seattle, WA
Museum Preparator/Technician
Museum of History
01.2010 - 10.2011
- Company Overview: Miami, FL
- Assembled and installed travelling exhibitions within budget and time constraints
- Worked closely and collaboratively with technicians, exhibit developers, designers, and curators as appropriate for specific work
- Maintained permanent exhibits including general repairs, lighting, and cleaning
- Handled and relocated artifacts working with the collections department
- Fabricated and installed exhibits in collaboration with the exhibition designer
- Applied graphics and vinyl lettering
- Custom designed and built museum displays
- Ensured general shop safety and OSHA requirements by cleaning and maintaining work areas, servicing equipment, and maintaining tools
- Miami, FL
Museum Preparator
Bass Museum of Art
01.2004 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: Miami Beach, FL
- Moved and installed permanent collection including lighting
- Planned /designed museum Exhibits and installations
- Worked with museum staff on budgeting exhibits
- Crew leader and shop foreman
- Packed/crated artwork and museum artifacts for storage and shipping
- Miami Beach, FL
Set Builder/Carpenter
Multi Entertainment Productions
01.1993 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: Hallandale, FL
- Worked with designers on interpreting schematics and plans
- Constructed sets and props
- Maintained a working woodshop to OSHA requirements
- Crew leader and supervisor
- Hallandale, FL
Technician for galleries and artists
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Josh Baer Gallery
- Robert Longo
- Damon Brandt Gallery
- Leon Golub
- Treadwaxing Space
- Nancy Dwyer
- New Museum
- Tom Lawson
- Sonnebend Gallery
- Chris Burden
- Metro Pictures Gallery
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Phyllis Kind Gallery
- Alan McCollum
- Jack Shainman Gallery
- Louis Stokes
- John Weber Gallery
- Guggenheim Museum
Education
High School of Commerce -
High School of Commerce
BFA - undefined
Ontario College of Art
Toronto, Ontario01.1989
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- SketchUp
- Carpentry
- Metal fabrication
- Wood fabrication
- FRP fabrication
- Basic electrical
- Design and Fabrication of Museum Exhibits
- Rigging techniques
- Operation of lifts
- Audio Visual Systems
Timeline
Head Exhibit Technician
Seattle Aquarium
07.2014 - 01.2025
Technician/Carpenter
Arterra
10.2012 - 07.2014
Technician
Artech
03.2012 - 09.2012
Museum Preparator/Technician
Museum of History
01.2010 - 10.2011
Museum Preparator
Bass Museum of Art
01.2004 - 12.2009
Set Builder/Carpenter
Multi Entertainment Productions
01.1993 - 12.1999
Technician for galleries and artists
01.1989 - 01.1993
BFA - undefined
Ontario College of Art
High School of Commerce -
High School of Commerce
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