Ken McDevitt
Manheim
Summary
Effective leader with nearly 20 years of experience in numismatics, specializing in Greek and Roman coins, complemented by formal training in museum operations. Proven expertise in project management and staff supervision, ensuring successful execution of initiatives. Extensive personal library of over 600 volumes on ancient, medieval, and modern coins supports advanced research and knowledge dissemination.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
Leu Numismatik USA Inc.
Manheim
01.2023 - Current
- eManage daily operations of a US-based subsidiary for a Swiss numismatic auction house specializing in historical coins and medals.
- Arrange export of North American consignments to Swiss headquarters.
- Cultivate relationships with North American customers and remain available to answer any questions.
- Oversee financial planning and budgeting, aligning with company growth initiatives.
- Developed and implemented strategic business plans to promote brand awareness within North America.
- Oversaw the security of all consignments during their time at the US office.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for services.
- Represented the organization at trade shows, conferences, and other events.
Managing Numismatist
Classical Numismatic Group LLC
Lancaster
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Oversaw the development of print and internet auctions of coins and medals, including procuring consignments, negotiating contracts, appraising collections, and editing of lot descriptions.
- Managed workflow, training, and hiring of all consignment staff in the Lancaster office.
- Worked with graphic design colleagues to plan and produce auction catalogs, advertisements, and other promotional materials.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Numismatist
Classical Numismatic Group Inc.
Lancaster
09.2007 - 08.2018
- Supported US Director in securing and processing consignments.
- Cataloged specialized and research-intensive collections.
- Reviewed book proposals and edited several book projects.
- Managed online auctions through date of hire through October 2014, having steadily increased annual sales from slightly under $2,000,000 to nearly $7,000,000.
- Edited, uploaded, and preformed maintenance of web content.
- Trained and supervised interns.
Collections Management Assistant
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard
Cambridge
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Conducted routine inspections of artifacts to ensure proper care and preservation.
- Oversaw safe transport of museum holdings to and from offsite storage facility.
- Updated museum database records to maintain accurate inventory and facilitate access for staff and researchers.
- Worked with NAGPRA staff to organize events associated with the repatriation of artifacts.
- Assisted conservation staff and visiting researchers as needed.
Archival Assistant
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center
Boston
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Inspected and cataloged incoming materials, ensuring proper preservation and disposition for future access.
- Maintained organized storage of collection and tracked record locations to facilitate efficient retrieval.
- Retrieved and prepared documents for visiting researchers, enhancing their access to archival materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PA12-2022
Master of Arts - Art History & Archaeology
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2007
Skills
- Project management
- Staff training
- Results orientation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Custom Section 1
- American Numismatic Society
- American Numismatic Association
- Royal Numismatic Society
- Oriental Numismatic Society
Timeline
CEO
Leu Numismatik USA Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Managing Numismatist
Classical Numismatic Group LLC
08.2018 - 12.2022
Numismatist
Classical Numismatic Group Inc.
09.2007 - 08.2018
Collections Management Assistant
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, Harvard
07.2006 - 09.2007
Archival Assistant
Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center
01.2006 - 04.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Master of Arts - Art History & Archaeology
Boston University