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• Cloud-based inventory, condition reports and photography

• Custom crating and specialty packing

• Secure local and long distance transport

• Temperature and humidity controlled storage, with high-security UL Certified Central Monitoring

• Installation and de-installation; handling an array of fine art, oversized or fragile, mounting multiple components on a variety of surfaces 

• Craning and rigging large-scale sculptures or statues 

• Archival framing and pedestal fabrication 

• Fine art restoration and conservation of paintings, paper, books, photography, textiles & sculpture of all mediums

• Risk assessments and damage prevention strategies 

 

Ashton Allen LLC partners exclusively with conservators who are professional associates of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works and who strictly adhere to the AIC’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, only using techniques and materials that are founded in conservation research. Storage facilities are Wi-Fi temperature and humidity censored with hourly reports which are monitored to ensure a maintained, controlled environment. Facilities are protected by UL Certified Central Monitoring Station and HD CCTV Surveillance system with Armed Guard and Police Response. 

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EDUCATION

Master of Fine Arts, Otis College of Art and Design 
Bachelor of Arts, U.C.L.A
Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society

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EXPERIENCE

Fine Art Services, 2016 - present, Los Angeles, CA
Art collection management, logistics and concierge services for private collectors, artists and galleries
Project-based consultation for private and corporate collections, requiring coordination and correspondence with multiple parties to oversee and manage project from start to finish

• Organize and administer shipping, framing, restoration, storage and site specific installations requiring crane operators, rigging, mounting and securing oversized or complex artworks to unusual surfaces

• Design services for custom framing, mounting, pedestals, installation layouts, shelving or display

• Conservation, maintenance and risk management recommendations and oversight 

• Customized inventory systems and condition reports for collections during appraisals and/or insurance reviews

• Curatorial services to help develop and conceptualize private collections by sourcing available artworks, providing detailed renderings, scheduling private viewings and liaising with all necessary partie

• Performs under deadlines and high-pressure settings, accommodating special provisions and requests, while maintaining a strict level of care and attention to detail

Project Manager, Fine Art Insurance Claims, 2017- present
Comprehensive project management and logistics for claims involving high value fine art collections and speciality items

• Preliminary on-site examination and survey to assess project scope and generate detailed estimate; providing ongoing correspondence with client, adjuster and all relevant parties, as needed to expedite and process claim 

• Assemble and manage specialists to execute each stage of the project including: barcoded inventory and condition reports, custom crating, archival and specialty packing, secure transport, climate controlled storage, installation, and fine art conservation

• Coordinate artwork restoration by leading conservators, including but not limited to: paintings, sculpture of all mediums, works on paper, photography, books, frames/pedestals and textiles

• Extensive experience liaising with home owners during high stress periods; instilling assurance and confidence in the level of care and attention given to their collection

 

Manager, Klowden Mann Gallery, 2010-2016, Culver City, CA
Managed the development and growth of the gallery’s creative vision and business operations  

• Participated in curatorial decisions and exhibition planning, including preparatory tasks, coordination with artists, artwork shipping, installation and special events

• Developed and implemented an inventory system and took on registrarial responsibilities, managing hundreds of artworks and items

• Oversaw accounting and budgeting, recruited new hires, managed employees and vendors

• Assisted in overall branding and design of gallery including new logo, catalogs and printed material, exhibition and office space

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Director, Angel Art Auction to Benefit Project Angel Food, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Managed the curation, donations and exhibition of one hundred artworks, raising $500k to benefit Project Angel Food

• Assembled host committee, lead weekly meetings and liaised with non-profit and committee members to ensure all goals were met 

• Administered outreach to procure artwork donations from reputable galleries and artist studios

• Managed all transport, inventory, storage, delivery and auction website details

• Lead installation of artworks and event design at Neue House, working with multiple vendors to prepare for fundraiser event

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References available upon request