London graduate with extensive collections management experience!

[GwynethF]

Headline: London graduate with extensive collections management experience!
Name: Gwyneth Fearnhead
Email Address: gfearnhead@hotmail.com
Current Location: New Jersey / Philadelphia

Preferred Job Category: Registrar/Collections Manager

Personal Statement:
Since graduating from Chelsea College of Art and Design in London, England in 2005, I have had extensive opportunities in a variety of museums and galleries. My professional career started with custom picture framing, which has led to various collections management and art handling positions. I am looking for full-time employment at an organization that will utilize my great attention to detail and dedication to a collection.

Education:
2002 - 2005 B.A. (Hons) Fine Art - Painting
Chelsea College of Art and Design, London, England

2001 - 2002 Foundation Studies in Art and Design
South Devon College, Devon, England

2001 Alternative Foundation in Art and Design
Slade School of Art and Design, London,

Professional Experience:
April 2010 – Sept 2010 Collections Management
Housatonic Art Museum, Bridgeport, CT
- Catalogued collection using PastPerfect
- Cleaned and re-housed objects
- Shipped, received, packed artworks
- In charge of framing and conserving collection
- Photographed objects for database
- Wrote artist bios
- Researched and organized artist’s files, including loan information
- Gallery preparation and installation/de-installation of shows
- Inventory/ordering of supplies

April 2010 – Sept 2010 Collections Management / Assistant Curator
Norwalk Historical Society, Norwalk, CT
- Catalogued collection using PastPerfect
- Cleaned, re-housed, transported collection to and from off-site storage
- Identified and researched objects
- Educated public on historic site / cleaned and up-kept site
- Ordered supplies for archival care
- Inventoried objects – Excel spreadsheets
- Design and prepared for exhibitions
- Researched and implemented exhibitions

June 2010 – Sept 2010 Assistant to Director
Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council, Bridgeport, CT
- Date-entry using Microsoft Office
- Researched and developed ideas for Council
- Organized, catalogued and updated files
- Attended Board meetings, took minutes
- Wrote and typed drafts / documents

Dec 2009 – Feb 2010 Assistant to Registrar, Volunteer
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), AZ
- Assisted in cataloguing objects in collection and travelling collection vault using Embark
- Unpacked and packed art work for shipping and housing
- Created and assigned storage for catalogued objects
- Assisted with condition reports

Nov 2009 – Dec 2009 Assistant Preparator
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), AZ
- Assisted with installation and de-installation of visual arts exhibitions
- Provided assistance with transporting, receiving, packing and unpacking of art objects
- Assist with building exhibition furniture, walls, displays, etc.
- Framed and cleaned art works

May 2007 – Sept 2008 Custom Framer / Gallery Attendant
Atelier D’ Art, Marlton, NJ
- Assisted customers in gallery
- Assisted local artists with showing in gallery
- Handled historical documents, artwork, certificates and reputable art works
- Mounted and fit artwork to archival standards
- Educated customers on archival framing and framing styles
- Photographed final results for catalogue
- Answered phones, faxes, and performed weekly ordering

Applicable Skills:
Proficiency with both PC and Mac Software, 70wpm typing, Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iWorks, Embark and PastPerfect programs. Experienced art handler and photographer with extensive knowledge of varying art techniques, materials and basic carpentry/power tools.

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