Cataloguer for Arts and Antiques Auction House Resume
PROFILE
Project leader, researcher and cataloguer in the fine arts, collectibles and auctions industry. An integrative worker with a fine art education and strong administrative experience.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Cataloguer for TH Century Design Department
Rago Arts & Auction Center, Lambertville, NJ to
- Collections management: Contracted property intake for clients and managed inventory for three annual auctions with valuations in excess of $ million each
- Researched and wrote provenance for a wide range of art and antiques, specializing in the Arts & Crafts movement and Mid Century Modern design
- Conducted all research necessary for identification, authentication and pricing
- Catalogued property within the auction house database, taking full responsibility for accurately vetting all property
- Managed and advised assistant cataloguers, interns and researchers for th Century Design department
- Expert use of programs and databases for cataloguing and research, including MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, CUS, Live Auctioneers, artnet and Auction Flex
Executive Assistant
Rago Arts & Auction Center, Lambertville, NJ to
- Head administrative support to the company president included client correspondence, writing appraisals, meeting and greeting appointments, answering inquiries about collections, auctions and property intake
- Corresponded with local and national press, promoting future auctions and preparing post-auction results and archival information
Realtor
Weidel Realtors, New Hope, PA to present
- Licensed Realtor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania since , specializing in historic and fine luxury homes in Hunterdon and Bucks County areas
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SANDRA MORRISON
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Director
FACT: Fighting Aids Continuously Together, New Hope, PA
- Served as vice-president for charitable, non-profit organization for two years
- Wrote and developed quarterly newsletter
- Coordinated press releases
- Organized fundraising events
Gallery Manager
Perrault-Rago Gallery, Lambertville, NJ
- Retail sales manager for th Century decorative arts gallery
- Installed, photographed, labeled, priced and staged gallery exhibitions
- Promoted ongoing exhibitions
Vintage Clothing Shop Owner
Flirtation Vintage Clothing, Montclair, NJ
- Owned and operated a boutique vintage clothing business that specialized in retro men’s and women’s apparel and accessories from the th Century through the ’s
- Produced and choreographed vintage fashion shows for nightclubs, festivals, charity events and television. Recruited talent for each event.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
BA in Fine Art
Leeds University, Leeds, England
Fine Arts exchange program
Princeton School of Real Estate, Pennington, NJ
