William Wise
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic gallery assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of traditional art materials and studio disciplines with training in Painting and Illustration. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Fine Art.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Gallery Manager
Ps122 Gallery
12.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets effectively, consistently staying within financial constraints while maximizing resource allocation for optimal results.
- Organized successful gallery events such as openings, artist talks, and educational workshops to increase foot traffic and build brand awareness.
- Coordinated with artists and external partners to ensure timely artwork delivery, installation, and de-installation for each exhibition.
- Managed efficient workflows during high-stress installation periods, ensuring deadlines were met without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with artists, vendors, sponsors to ensure mutually beneficial agreements that contributed to overall success of the gallery.
- Supervised, directed and participated in installation, maintenance and repair of exhibitions and gallery space.
- Boosted gallery visibility through strategic marketing initiatives, including social media campaigns and partnerships with local businesses.
Museum Specialist
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Oversaw daily gallery operations including staffing, budgeting, sales goals, and facility maintenance to ensure smooth functioning at all times.
- Ensured timely delivery of artworks by coordinating logistics with transportation companies and clients.
- Evaluated objects to identify repair requirements and devise optimal approaches, carefully avoiding financial, or cultural losses.
- Collaborated with artists to design compelling exhibition layouts that showcased their work in the best possible light.
- Maintained safe and secure storage facilities for valuable art pieces, reducing the risk of damage or theft.
- Participated in the de-installation process, safely removing artworks from display and preparing them for transport or storage.
- Conducted condition reports on incoming artworks to assess potential conservation needs before installation or storage.
Artist Assistant
Zigi Ben-Haim
06.2021 - Current
- Wrote and reviewed grant proposals, journal articles, blog posts, institutional reports.
- Creation and posting of website and social media content to promote art works to current and potential customers.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately cataloging and tracking artwork movements within storage facilities and exhibition spaces.
- Edited manuscripts prior to publication, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency throughout the text.
- Ensured high-quality results with thorough attention to detail during artwork production and finishing touches.
Gallery Assistant
Lichtundfire
05.2019 - 03.2021
- Help manage over 30 current shows/ events.
- Addressed visitor service issues and resolved each situation to enable optimum outcome for visitor and gallery.
- Guided gallery visitors through facility and delivered engaging talks on exhibitions to stimulate interest and facilitate sales.
Gallery Intern
Hal Bromm Gallery
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Moved and handled various types of artwork, following all Artist's requirements.
- Sorted incoming mail and faxes and expedited urgent correspondence for immediate attention.
- Planned and conducted special research projects in art authentication.
Art Gallery Assistant
The Painting Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
- Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold and removed items to maintain accurate physical inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Painting/ Fine Art
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY05.2021
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY2018
Skills
- Exhibit planning and installation
- Art packaging and handling
- Project Management
- Digital mailers ( Mailchimp)
- Adobe Suite
- G-Suite
- Photo editing
- Power and hand tools
- Maintenance and repair knowledge
- Fine Arts Theory
- Traditional Oil Painting
- Illustration
Timeline
Art Gallery Manager
Ps122 Gallery
12.2023 - Current
Museum Specialist
John Jay College Of Criminal Justice
09.2022 - 03.2024
Artist Assistant
Zigi Ben-Haim
06.2021 - Current
Gallery Assistant
Lichtundfire
05.2019 - 03.2021
Gallery Intern
Hal Bromm Gallery
01.2018 - 08.2018
Art Gallery Assistant
The Painting Center
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Painting/ Fine Art
Pratt Institute
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Pratt Institute
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