Experienced Preparator Looking For Position

[kmr03d]

Headline: Experienced Preparator Looking For Position
Name: K. Reinhardt
Email Address: kmr03d@gmail.com
Current Location: Great Mills, MD, USA

Preferred Job Category: Exhibits

Personal Statement:
I am looking for a full time preparator position.

Education:
Master's Degree:
Florida State University Art History May 2009
Bachelor's Degree:
Florida State University Classical Civilizations April 2007
Archaeological Conservation Course:
SACI, Florence, Italy July 2008

Professional Experience:
Adjunct Professor with the College of Southern Maryland
September 8, 2009 -
Responsibilities include:
Teaching the course History of Western Art Part I (Prehistoric through Gothic).
Independently creating lectures.
Grading all tests, quizzes, and papers.
Imparting a strong foundational knowledge of early western art.
Working with other faculty members in order to overcome obstacles.
Utilizing the different types of technology to pass on information to the students.

Intern for the Stonington Historical Society
June 21, 2009-July 31, 2009
Responsibilities included:
Working with the permanent collection.
Condition reporting on new accessions and permanent collection.
Office work.
Documenting original interior elements.
Compiling information concerning interior elements into a single database to be used by future staff members in order to conduct research on the Palmer House.
Suggesting changes in storage in order to better conserve artifacts.
Working closely with director and staff members to prepare exhibitions.
Researching new acquisitions and the provenance of objects.
Monitoring exhibition areas.
Leading daily tours for visitors through the Palmer House.

Exhibition Planner for The Sanctuary of the Etruscan Artisans of Cetamura del Chianti
Tallahassee, FL and San Giovanni Valdarno, Italy
June 2008 - June 13, 2009
Responsibilities include:
Conserving several items to be placed in the show.
Preparing the plan for the exhibition.
Research objects for exhibition plan.
Compiling images for the catalog and exhibition plan.
Aiding in the creation of the exhibition catalog.
Designing the flyer for the show.
Producing the layout for the show.
Contacting donors and supporters in order to notify them of the event.
Input data into the collections database.
Choosing several objects to be included within the show.
Creating labels for the objects.
Moving, handling, and setting up the objects and cases on site.
Create lighting setup for exhibition.
Generating the calendar for the show and keeping the team on schedule.
Organize volunteers on site.
Performing all duties as assigned by the exhibition director Dr. Nancy T. de Grummond.

Museum Staff Member: Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University
January 2008 - May 2009
Duties include:
Assisted the preparator and registrar in exhibition changes.
Moved and handled art up to 75 lbs using AAM proscribed guidelines.
Filled out condition reports for exhibition art, both incoming and outgoing.
Packed and unpacked artwork.
Handled art medias including flatwork (photography, paintings, drawings, and prints, both framed and unframed), ceramics, metalwork, and mixed media pieces.
Aided in the layout of shows.
Painted walls, pedestals, and shelves.
Filled out shipment forms for both standard and international loans.
Worked with permanent collection.
Completed condition reports for new accessions.
Photographed objects from current exhibitions.
Worked with Adobe Photoshop to create image records.
Matted and framed flatwork from permanent collection.
Assisted in all stages of construction of new pedestals and shelves.
Applied vinyl lettering and wall labels.
Helped train new staff members in the proper handling of art, packing and unpacking art, hanging of flat works, application of wall labels and vinyl lettering.
Archiving publications and catalogs published by the museum.
Monitored the museum on weekends, including supervision of objects, opening and closing the museum, and aiding visitors.

Volunteer: Earthwatch expedition: Roman Fort of Arbeia
Summer 2006
Duties include:
Participated on excavations.
Performed site surveying.
Identified multiple types of objects including ceramics, glass, metal, and bone.
Provided initial cleaning and processing of finds.

Applicable Skills:
Knowledge of nonprofit organizations and membership development.
Familiar with Chenhall’s Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging.
Reading proficiency in French and Latin.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Working knowledge of TMS and PastPerfect databases.
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop.
Extensive experience with the use of scanners, digital cameras, and computers, both PC and Mac.

Other:
Phi Beta Kappa Alumnus.
Eta Sigma Phi Alumnus.
Alumnus of the Art History Association of Florida State University.