Art History Technical Assistance
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Fallon McDonald
Dedicated arts professional with a passion for mentoring emerging talents and fostering collaborative environments. Experienced in preserving art history through archival processes, ensures thorough training for creative teams, maximizing project success. Comfortable in museum and lab settings, offers informed critiques and technical assistance on set. Interest in data and sales guides curation of merchandise based on trend analysis and engagement with others. Experience
Instructs high school students in analog photographic and printing processes Mentors and provides individualized constructive critiques throughout the entire project development process
Manages class supplies and ensures the maintenance of labs for a seamless learning environment
Collaborates with the instructor to develop comprehensive lesson plans Promoted to trainer within 9 months, demonstrating rapid progression Conducted buyer consultations for over 10,000 garments for quality inventory acquisition Expert in pricing, clothing selection, and fashion history for effective training Trained over 15 new employees on buying processes, garment inspection, and provided ongoing support
Researched and curated exhibition layout and managed the installation process as a co-curator Acted as a liaison between artists and faculty to ensure prompt installation Designed and published press materials, including press releases and posters Offered creative critique and provided technical assistance to all 22 contributing artists Teaching Assistant
Managing Trainer
Co-Curator of NYU Department of Photography and Imaging Thesis Exhibition
September 2021 - November 2023
International Center of Photography l New York, New York Beacons Closet l New York, New York
New York University l New York, New York
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography and
Imaging
New York University - Tisch
School of the Arts
2018-2022
Adobe Suite
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
JSTOR and ARTSTOR
Digital and Analog Photography
Epson+vueSCAN, Flexcolor+Imacon
Flextight Scanning Softwares
Darkroom + Wet Lab Chemicals
Digital Inkjet Printing
Curating, Installation, and Art
Handling
Photoshoot Production
Styling and Art Direction
Organized
Personable
Multitasking
Collaborator
Critical Thinker
Problem Solver
Adaptable
Stress Management
Fluent English
Intermediate German
Expertise
Language
July 2021 - September 2022
New York University-Department of Art History and Architecture Image Scanner/Cataloguer and Technical Assistant
Scanned materials from textbooks and art journals to be used by faculty and referenced by students
Edited scans in Photoshop to ensure accuracy and uniformity of file format Maintained steady workflow and communication amongst all archival collaborators Curating inventory based off data analysis as well as an extensive knowledge of the resell market Analyzing sales trends to identify appropriate resell price points Photographing and marketing the image of the product, description, and styling of the piece Understanding and applying pop and celebrity culture to item/style desirability Independent Reseller @absolutelyaf
September 2018 - Present
Depop l New York, New York and Austin, Texas
Magna Cum Laude
Founders Day Award Scholar
Recipient of Thomas Drysdale Grant
October 2021 - June 2022
September 2023 - Present
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