Professional History

Muralist/Sign Painter. (2011-present)

Design and create hand painted signs and murals for galleries, homes, and businesses.
Select clients include: Guggenheim Museum, Target, David Zwirner Gallery, Sweetgreens, Stussy, The Brooklyn Museum.

Target Corp. Workshop Project Manager. Minneapolis, MN. (2021-present)

Set fabrication for product photo shoots, videos, commercials, and special events.
(painting, faux finishing, sign painting, wood finishing, carpentry, refurbishing)
Installation and de-installation of set pieces for video/photoshoots at Target Studio Workshop.

New Project. Lead Finisher/Carpenter. Brooklyn, NY (2018-2021)

Manage the paint and custom finish department - specializing in museum and gallery projects.
Develop project timelines and coordinate workflow.
Order and maintain studio supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Carpenter - assist with project fabrication, art handling, and installation.
Select projects include: Play It Loud (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Contemporary Muslim Fashions (Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum),
Hudson Rising (New York Historical Society), Aritzia’s Super World (Broadway in Manhattan’s SoHo)

Kaikai Kiki New York. Operations Manager. Long Island City, NY (2014-2017)

Maintained all facilities, equipment, and machinery at Takashi Murakami’s studio, coordinated with outside vendors and established timelines.
Traveled worldwide to manage exhibition installations.
Oversaw packing/shipping of artwork to and from the studio, managed all private viewings and incoming conservation evaluations.
Advised staff on paint production matters and assisted with coordinating exhibitions.

Art Handler/Preparator. Independent Contractor. New York, NY (2010-present)

Art handling and fine art installation of 2-D and 3-D works for museums, galleries, artists, collectors, auction houses, foundations, corporations, and estates.
Experienced with procedures and materials used for art packing, installation/de-installation, rigging, gantry, wrapping and transport.
Select clients include: Japan Society, Kaikai Kiki Gallery, David Zwirner Gallery, Sotheby's, R and Company, Jill Newhouse Gallery, Crozier Fine Arts

Mickalene Thomas Studio. Production Manager. Brooklyn, NY (2012)

Managed 10+ studio assistants in the production of paintings for the artist Mickalene Thomas; responsible for process and quality of the artwork.
Scheduled and trained studio assistants in all aspects of paint production, including panel prep, canvas prep, color matching/mixing,
figurative/landscape/decorative painting, trompe l'oeil, acrylic, oil, and enamel paint mediums, paint spraying, varnishing, art handling.
Ordered and maintained studio supplies and materials.
Developed project timelines, coordinating workflow with the artist.
Packaged and stored fine art items and managed all art handling and installations.

Kaikai Kiki New York. Studio Manager. Long Island City, NY (2006-2010)

Managed a multinational staff of 15+ studio assistants in the production of paintings for the artist Takashi Murakami; responsible for process and quality of artwork.
Scheduled and trained studio assistants in all aspects of paint production, including, panel prep, canvas prep, color mixing/matching, screen printing,
acrylic paint application, paint spraying, detailed brushwork/line work, varnishing, gold leafing, art handling.
Ordered studio supplies and materials and scheduled delivery to optimize workflow.
Packaged and stored fine art items, managing handling and installation.
Maintained all studio facilities, equipment, and machinery.
Managed the storage, organization, and maintenance of Mr. Murakami’s private art collection.
Assisted Kaikai Kiki artists represented by Mr. Murakami in the production of their artwork.
Project Manager: Managed 4000 sq. foot studio renovation (2008).
Building reconstruction included raised ceilings, two spray booths, dark room facilities with silkscreen exposure unit, expanded silkscreen storage area and wash out sinks.
Project Assistant: Kaikai Geisai Miami Art Fair; Art Basel, Miami, FL (2007).
Onsite management of the implementation and coordination of the event.

Lite Brite Neon. Sign Painter/Carpenter/Stylist. Brooklyn, NY (2006)

Scenic/sign painting, window styling, and neon light installation for retail stores in NYC.
Select projects include: Bergdorf Goodman, Stussy, Apple Store (SoHo), DKNY.

Potbelly Sandwich Works. Sign Painter/Carpenter. Chicago, IL (2005-2006)

Designed and hand painted menu boards and signs for Potbelly restaurant locations throughout the US.
Fabricated various scenic elements for restaurant interiors, including frames, mosaic tabletops, murals, dioramas, ceramic tile art, wood finishes.

Sunbelt Scenic Studios. Scenic Artist. Tempe, AZ (2000-2002)

Fabricated and painted theatrical elements and scenery for restaurants, theaters, special events, corporate exhibits, retail stores, and trade-show booths.

Sparks Exhibits and Themed Environments. Scenic Artist. Orlando, FL (1998-2000)

Painted set pieces, props, murals, and backdrops for amusement parks, retail stores, restaurants, and theaters, including landscape painting,
figurative painting, faux finishing, and trompe l’oeil.
Select projects include: M&M Museum (Las Vegas), Jurassic Park River Ride (Universal Studios Islands of Adventure), Mouse Gear (Epcot Center).

Circus Performer (1980-1990)

Performed with immediate family on circuses throughout North America.
Clown makeup operator for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus.

Awards/Grants

Oyster Bay Main Street Association Facade and Sign Grant. Oyster Bay, NY (2016)
New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship Award in Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts. New York, NY (2014)
Joan Mitchell Foundation Fellowship Award. Vermont Studio Center. Johnson, VT (2010)
Illinois Arts Council Fellowship Award. Chicago, IL (2007)

Education

The Ohio State University. MFA Printmaking. Columbus, OH (2004)
The University of Florida. BFA Drawing. Gainesville, FL (1997)