MATTHEW PAWLOWSKI
BERKELEY, CA
CAREER OBJECTIVE: Permanent, part-time (30hrs/wk) position that utilizes my creative abilities and management experience in an environment that encourages independent as well as team-focused projects and duties. Opportunity to expand my existing background in design and art, and to challenge my commitment and strong work ethic.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2004 - PRESENT Production Coordinator, Frame-O-Rama, Berkeley, CA
• Responsible for ordering supplies from vendors
• Keep work-flow smooth and timely to meet deadlines for custom orders
• Help customers during the design process for framing artwork
• Custom framing using appropriate conservation methods
• Organize the shop and create displays
• Extensive art background including stretching canvases, work with specialty matting and various kinds of media
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and small business programs both Mac and PC
1992 – PRESENT Sole Proprietor, Significant Productions, Oakland, CA
• Painter and designer of artwork and posters
• Work with galleries, publishers and their clients
• Inventory management and record keeping
• Business plan writing and management
• Consign, pack and ship artwork
• Responsible for promoting the business including extensive experience with trade shows and contract negotiations
• Web-related promotion and research
1996 – 2000 Director, ESP Gallery, San Francisco, CA
• Responsible as curator and for installation of art exhibits
• Artist Liaison and management of exhibit promotions
• Coordinated sales of artwork and related record keeping
• Responsible for bookkeeping and small business taxes
• Created displays, gallery fixtures, pedestals
• Consign, pack and ship artwork both domestically and internationally
• Assisted artists with framing and presentation of artwork
1988 – 1992 Picture Framer, HI Gallery, Minneapolis, MN
• Fitting artwork including canvases, works on paper, three-dimensional art
• Chopping and joining metal and wood frames
• Matting and conservation mounting of artwork
• Assisted with inventory and consignment of artwork
• Designed displays and maintained store appearance
• Delivery and installation of framed artwork in both commercial and residential spaces
EDUCATION: MFA, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota. With Honors.
BA, Macalester College, St. Paul, Minnesota. Magna Cum Laude.
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