Need a Curatorial Assistant?

[Ashleyiup]

Headline: Need a Curatorial Assistant?
Name: Ashley Rutten
Email Address: tzzm@iup.edu
Current Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA

Preferred Job Category: Curator

Personal Statement:
I would like the opportunity to work in the art industry in any capacity. My ideal would be a curatorial assistant and work up to curator.
As an ambitious Art History major with a minor in Business Administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, I believe I have a plethora of traits to offer to the museum and the staff. My studies in Art history as well as my Business Administration experience make me versatile and valuable in the Art Industry. I have extensive experience with team and solo research. I also have gallery and project management and display experience .

Education:
Indiana University of Pennsylvania August 2005-December 2009
B.A., Art History
Minor, Business Administration

Professional Experience:
Employment History

Carmike Cinemas
February 2009-Current

Entry level employee: Responsibilities include ticket and concession sales.

Space 1026
May 2008-August 2008

Gallery Intern: Responsibilities included managing gallery store, contacting galleries that were hosting shows to organize shipment of media, and assisting resident artists with projects.

Subway
May 2004-May 2008

Entry level employee (2004-2005): Responsibilities limited to food preparation and store cleaning.
Night shift supervisor (2005-2006): Responsibilities added were supervising entry level employees and closing the store at the end of the night.
Night manager (2006-2008): Responsibilities added were nightly paperwork (including inventory and food orders), nightly cash deposits, scheduling Night Shift employees, delegating duties to Night Shift employees, as well as closing store at the end of the day.

Applicable Skills:
MS Office Suite- Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Proficient in German
Superior Leadership Skills
Excellent Problem Solving Capabilities

Other:
National Honor Society 2002-Current
German National Honor Society 2003-Current
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Dean’s List 2005-Current