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Grace Humphries

Philadelphia

Summary

Arts professional with expertise and readiness for impactful roles in logistics and operations. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and achieving results. Skilled in inventory management, art handling, and efficient workflow processes. Reliable and flexible with changing needs, excelling in collaborative environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Handling Specialist

Crozier Fine Arts
01.2024 - Current
  • Packing, installing, and storage management for fine art pieces for various clientele, artists, and museums. Receiving and managing outgoing artwork for shipment.
  • Prepping artwork for transportation; wrapping, packing, crating. Installing and de-installing work on location, conducting inspection reports
  • Optimized warehouse space utilization by reorganizing storage areas for better accessibility and workflow.
  • Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.

Sales Associate

REI
07.2020 - 01.2025
  • Assisted HQ and peers in creating action measures to improve customer and employee experience
  • Stewardship Initiative – creating ways for employees to volunteer and support local non-profit partners
  • Shop/Ski Mechanic – assembling and tuning bicycles/snowboard/ski equipment so that customers can better enjoy the outdoors
  • Footwear Sales associate – helping customers find the right shoe for their outdoor adventures and life

Exhibition Assistant

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Oversaw artwork placement, care, documentation, and packaging for the museum as well as assisting with archival and distribution processes
  • Collaborated with curators to create engaging presentations for various art exhibitions.
  • Ensured artwork safety by monitoring gallery spaces during public hours and special events.

Administrative / Marketing Assistant

Peak-Ryzex
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed marketing leads through the salesforce platform, directed emails and calls, generated marketing materials, and oversaw incoming and outgoing mail, and physical and virtual document storage for the Human Resources and Legal departments

Administrative Assistant

Young Audiences / Arts for Learning Maryland
01.2016 - 01.2016
  • Helped provide an arts-integrated learning environment for students and managed data monitoring progress, attendance, and other necessary documentation and organization
  • Summer Internship

Education

Masters Degree - Fine Arts

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
Philadelphia, PA
05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

St. Mary's College of Maryland
St. Mary's, MD
05.2017

Skills

  • Transportation management
  • Pallet jack operation
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Inventory control
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Warehouse logistics
  • Scaffolding installation and removal
  • Willing to learn
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Documentation skills

Timeline

Art Handling Specialist

Crozier Fine Arts
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

REI
07.2020 - 01.2025

Exhibition Assistant

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
01.2019 - 01.2022

Administrative / Marketing Assistant

Peak-Ryzex
01.2018 - 01.2019

Administrative Assistant

Young Audiences / Arts for Learning Maryland
01.2016 - 01.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

St. Mary's College of Maryland

Masters Degree - Fine Arts

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
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