elliott jenkins

Assisted artists and lead curator with exhibition curation, installation, and uninstalling the exhibitions.

Assist gallery owner in running the gallery and facilitate related events. Additionally, assist in exhibition installation and deinstallation. Trusted with opening and closing gallery as well.

Curating exhibition in Edinburgh's Central Library of their artists' books collection. This includes writing literature for the exhibition, planning which books to display, and promoting the exhibition. Additionally, I am consulting the library by suggesting how to grow their collection. Also researching and compiling information on the artists' books scene in Scotland.

Assisted multiple CR Studio photographers on a daily basis by setting up equipment, maintaining equipment, and running various errands during which I was trusted with important documents and bank cards. Responsible for equipment and products on location photography sessions, which includes making sure all equipment that is needed is present and that it all is safely packed, confirming all of the clients’ products that need to be photographed are accounted for and properly packaged, and dealing with the client and making sure their needs are met. Also making sure the location CR studio is utilizing for photography is kept clean and being respected, as well as ensuring that the owner of the location is comfortable. All of these listed responsibilities were met on the local traveling level and when traveling to Florida for location shoots with CR Studio and clients. Additionally, maintained the studio building itself and was entrusted with a key.

Assisted on an exhibition of historically important photographs of Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood from the 1960's and 1970's. Aided in selecting photographs from a large collection that will be included in the exhibition. Researched historical significance of each photograph including the important figures and events depicted.

Originally began as cashier clerk but was promoted to beer and wine associate within three months due to work ethic and desire to utilize knowledge of craft beer. Responsible for stocking, organizing, ordering beer and wine in the department. Accountable for cleaning department and ensuring the department is cooperating with other departments and the supermarket chain policies. This also includes opening and closing the department. Operated small bar station which included serving beer and wine to costumers, handling money, and regularly cleaning and maintaining the station. Interacting with costumers and beverage representatives – which required an in–depth understanding and knowledge of all beer and wine sold.

Prepared, handled and set up floral arrangements in event spaces; which included, ensuring delicate floral arrangements were properly packaged and transferred to event spaces. Maintained and cleaned shop on a regular basis. Primarily configures arrangements at museums and other high-end cultural functions. Interacted with costumers and event-goers. Ensured that clients were comfortable and their requests were met to exact specifications.

Conservationist assistant at the historic Gwinn Estate in Bratenahl, Ohio. Assisted head conservationist by providing assistance with removing and preserving 18th-century wall tiles. Aided conservationists with the cleaning and repositioning of a 19th-century marble fountain. This position required a knowledge of stonework and masonry as well as a desire to learn about and preserve historically important art and architecture.

Administrative assistant for faculty and staff of Comparative Studies Department. Provided support at front desk answering phones, providing visitor information, filing paperwork and acting as courier for department manager and professors.

Worked as expediter in the kitchen of multiple Winking Lizard locations during university. Confirmed each dish is properly plated, garnished, and served with the customers exact specifications. Responsible for making sure each order was being served in twelve minutes or less. Additionally, responsible to serve customers if no server was available. Ensured expediter station and kitchen was kept clean, sanitary, and organized at all times.

Researched and archived material that was pertinent to artist and artworks in the collection. Conducted research on artists and artworks for current and upcoming exhibition. Interacted with artists, assisted in conducting artist interviews, and transcribed these interviews. Used research to assist in writing of labels, brochures, and leaflets for future gallery usage. Assisted in various tasks supporting museum staff and guests, such as helping set up and run exhibition openings, artist talks, and busy museum weekends.

Curatorial Intern under Stephen Harrison, curator of Decorative Art & Design. Researched objects in order to update information in object folders of current CMA collection. Archived information on Decorative Arts objects. Assisted in research for upcoming biography on artist John Paul Miller by sorting and cataloging thousands of photograph slides from the artist’s life, cataloging the artist’s oeuvre, and assisting in interviews. Researched and wrote labels for Decorative Arts objects currently on display. Extensive shadowing of the curator which included attending meetings, lectures, interviews, and object consultation meetings at the Cleveland Museum of Art and other museums. Assisted in the creation of a preliminary object checklist for an upcoming worldwide exhibition. Researched and compiled information on pieces of art being featured in the exhibition.