Customer Service Recreation Leader

Steve Karl Thornburgh

Martinez, CA ***** 510-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/stevekarlthornburgh ad9tem@r.postjobfree.com CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATIONS

PROFILE Exhibits advanced interpersonal communication abilities and skills excelling in working independently and as part of an integrated team. Demonstrates expertise in addressing large audiences in museums and artistic environments. Maximizes his adaptable nature, commitment to excellence, and artistic inclination, with a methodical approach to organizing and driving diverse tasks. Regularly reports to senior leadership and aids in the complex movement of exhibits to their success. Known as a troubleshooter and mentor, especially for students. Maintains impeccable writing and verbal communication capabilities to relay complex information to everyone in terms they will understand. CORE COMPETENCIES

Class C License Clean Driving Record 10+Years Driving 24’ Bobtail Truck Genie GS30 Scissor Lift Propane and Electric Forklifts Proper Handling of Artifacts Full Woodshop Usage Museum Install-De-Install Excellent Communication skills Airless Spray Equipment Airbrush, Mural Work Team Management ARTISTIC SKILLS

Wildlife Photographer Naturalist with Canon Cameras Wildlife/Landscape Painter Muralist / Animal Portraits Etching & Monotype Printing Fine Cabinet Finishing TECHNICAL SKILLSETS

Macs and PCs MS Excel - Intermediate Adobe Photoshop Adobe In Design Google Calendar Google Drive, Sheets Gmail

WORK EXPERIENCE

The City of Dublin, Dublin California Recreation Leader Dec 2022 – Present

• Recreation Leader for after-school recreation program at Dougherty, Green, and Cottonwood Elementary Schools in Dublin California

• Acting as a historic guide to Heritage Park in Dublin California including the Pioneer Cemetery, Old St. Raymond’s Church, Murray Schoolhouse Museum, and Kolb House Museum

• Monitors rental and special events at various city venues while helping customers with their needs Conservation Society of California, Oakland, CA Maintenance Painter Oct 2016 – Nov – 2018

• Played a significant role in opening the ” California Trail” exhibits

• Stained and painted the majority of the fencing and signage along the new trail

• Repaired and maintained painted and stained surfaces while open to the public

• Assisted the zoo continuously by helping to pass USDA annual inspections

• Coordinated closely with animal keepers in removing rust and resurfacing night house interiors as well as exterior exhibit spaces while open to the public

• Worked independently in repairing and repainting many of the zoo’s office interiors, rental spaces, children’s ride equipment, directional street paintings, and repairing all graffiti damage

• Worked with maintenance and other departments on repair issues throughout the zoo

• Helped maintain the then newly opened California trail Asian Art Museum Preparator Sept 2016 - 0ct 2016

• Worked with permanent and temporary staff to install the “The Rama Epic: Hero, Heroine, Ally, Foe” exhibit of antiquities including paintings and sculptures from southern and northern Asia.

• Coordinated the preceding gallery takedown, case, and artifact storage for later relocation

• Assisted in many phases of exhibit fabrication and artifact installation

• Fallowed industry protocols for art handling while helping to meet exhibit deadlines Steve Karl Thornburgh

Martinez, CA 94553 510-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/stevekarlthornburgh ad9tem@r.postjobfree.com Oakland Museum of California, Oakland CA Collections Preparator Aug 1999 – July 2016 Collections Preparator – Aug 2011 – Jul 2016

Acting Chief Preparator - Art Department – Jan 2011 – Aug 2011 Technical Specialist – Aug 2009 – Jan 2011

Acting Chief Preparator – Art Department – Jun 2008 – Aug 2009 Technical Specialist – Aug 1999 – Jun 2008

• Collection Preparator for the Collections, Information, and Access Center

• Worked with various museum departments in art gallery rotations and followed museum protocols

• Major role in artifact packing and transport on a regular weekly basis

• Successfully trained a new CORE team and ABM janitorial service in the cleaning, maintaining, and monitoring of all museum galleries as well as out door sculptures.

• Supported the Collections Department in the continuous effort to thwart pests

• Lead position in supporting the Conservation Lab in the monitoring out door sculpture

• Successfully collaborated daily with Artists and Chief Curator of Art

• Worked with Conservation and Registration in the installation of the Michael Mc Millen exhibit, “Train of Thought” highlighted by “The Pavilion of Rain”

• Successfully managed the “The Marvelous Museum” install by Mark Dion. Collaborated with the Natural History, History, and Art Department while installing and de-installing artifacts from all disciplines

• Maintained the newly installed art gallery as well as the art collection at the new storage facility

• Liaison for outside media, lighting, and security contractors

• Acquired comprehensive familiarity with gallery sets including lighting, security cameras, and media

• Obtained a leading supporting role in the reinstallation of the museum’s art gallery

• Assisted in the hiring of technicians for the new art gallery reinstall project

• Assisted in the fabrication of art gallery displays

• Successfully initiated personal digital photo equipment in the fabrication of art graphics

• Acting Chief Art Preparator while the Chief Preparator was on sabbatical

• Collaboratively worked with designers, registrars, and curators to install two major installations

• Set up several exhibits in “The Great Hall” of the museum

• Hired and managed four part-time technicians as well as sheetrock contractors to install exhibits

• Permanent part-time assistant to support the Chief Art Preparator in the daily activities of the Department

• Supported the installation, maintenance, and de-install rotating exhibits for the Art, History, Natural History, and Education departments

• Involved in all aspects of fabrication including wall construction, painting, pumps, and related construction EDUCATION

University of California at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art

Academy of Art College, San Francisco

2 Years of Undergraduate Illustration

Laney College, Oakland, CA, Oct - 2022

Completed three graphic design courses online; Learned and used the virtual software “Canvas”. Berkeley Adult School

Accounting Fundamentals, Microsoft Excel, Adobe in Design classes I and II, Adobe Photoshop CERTIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the American Alliance of Museums

Certified ‘Mandatory Reporter’ – Identification, and Reporting of Child Engagement, Certified First Ade

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