Creative, Organized, Professional

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Headline: Creative, Organized, Professional
Name: Justin Germain
Email Address: jpgermain@cox.net
Current Location: Tempe, AZ, USA

Preferred Job Category: Curator

Personal Statement:
To contribute a strong art and curatorial background, along with a unique drive for excellence and success, to your organization in a curatorial assistant position while continueing to learn and build a successful curatorial career.

Education:
Master of Arts in Art History, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
· Focus on Modern and Contemporary Art Exhibition
· Thesis – Alfred Barr’s 1936 MoMA Exhibitions ‘Cubism and Abstract Art’ and ‘Fantastic Art, Dada, Surrealism’ and the Rise of Modern Art in the U.S.
Bachelor of Arts in Art History, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
· Graduated Cum Laude
Scottsdale Community College, Scottsdale, AZ
· Photography I, II, III
Cochise College, Sierra Vista, AZ
· General study pre-requisites for transfer to university

Professional Experience:
Intel Exhibition and Fellowship in Art and Community Engagement, Intel Corp., Chandler, AZ, Spring 2010
· Organized two exhibitions of work by ASU faculty, alumni, and graduate students.
· Selected artwork from pool of applicants.
· Coordinated transportation and installation of the exhibitions.
· Designed exhibition layout, educational materials, and display labels.

Windgate Curatorial Intern, Arizona State University Art Museum, Tempe, AZ, 2007 – 2008
· Curator of the exhibition “Exploring Dreams: Images from the Permanent Collection” (ASU Art Museum | EXPLORING DREAMS)
· Organize annual Family Fun Day event – Activities, Performances, Volunteers – attended by 1200 visitors.
· Provide support to museum staff – prepare press releases, assist with tours, installation and preparation.

Curatorial Assistant, Larsen Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ, 2002 – 2007, 2008 - 2009
· Expedite the process of consignment of artwork on the secondary market, i.e. research artwork and resale market, establish value, and communicate with consignors.
· Manage inventory of over 3,000 works of art and update website as to accurately reflect available artworks.
· Assist in curating exhibitions from planning to installation and organization of related events.
· Organize all information about artists and artworks.
· Assist with research, marketing, and clientele development.
Research Assistant/Analyst/Copy Writer/Webmaster, NAFC/BodyBasics, Sierra Vista, AZ (online), 2001 – 2009
· Compose articles for a bi-monthly e-mail newsletter
· Market NAFC/BodyBasics via online networking, links, & search engines
· Research specific topics through publications and online for new educational courses

Key Employee: Bartender, Server, Sam’s Café, Phoenix, AZ, 2000 – 2003
· Customer service of food and beverages
· Expedite revenue between service staff and management
· Respond to challenges/ issues within the restaurant
· Management Training

Applicable Skills:
· Genuine interest in modern and contemporary art and the issues and challenges of art history and museums.
· Eight years of experience in professional and scholarly art venues planning art exhibitions, researching art and artists, coordinating events, creating informational materials, interacting with art and corpoarte professionals, scholars, collectors, and artists.
· Driven professional with experience in project management, independent problem solving, and effective customer service.
· Resourceful, creative thinker with proven aptitude to translate complex issues and design/implement innovative solutions.
· Highly organized self-starter with superior analytical and time-management skills and the ability to accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
· Enthusiastic, motivated achiever who strives to achieve and exceed goals.
· Knowledge of Microsoft software including PowerPoint, Photoshop, and the Internet.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, phone manner, office etiquette, and written communication.

Other:
· Student Representative – ASU Art Museum Advisory Board, 2007 - 2009
· Treasurer – Council of Graduate Art Historians, 2008 – 2009
· Co-organizer – ASU Art History Graduate Symposium “Convergence, Divergence, and Intersection: Movements and Encounters of Cultural Constructions” held at the ASU Art Museum on March 28th, 2009
· Lecture – ArtBreak Gallery Talk “Abstract Expressionism” at Phoenix Art Museum, October 2008
· Organized and catalogued the estate of artist Jules Heller, Summer 2008.
· Member National Golden Key Honors Society since 2001
· Student Docent – ASU Art Museum, 2000 – 2001
· Alumni member of Theta Chi Fraternity