James Barnes Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Assistant Manager of Security & Facilities (ASM) helps to create an accessible andenjoyable experience in the MOCA galleries to assist visitors with a general understanding ofthe art while also focusing on protecting the artwork and other assets. Along with The Manager of Security and Facilities, The ASM develops, implements, manages, and oversees the Maintenance and Security Program for MOCA, which includes all aspects of hiring and staffing incoming Security Attendants, Security Supervisors, and Janitorial Staff. The ASM manages a 24/7 Security Operation including Shift Supervisors, who are Floor and Building Supervisors during public and after hours. The ASM manages all security personnel, including Site Supervisors and Senior Supervisors, produces and maintains weekly schedules for Gallery Security Attendants at both downtown MOCA locations. Conducts daily briefings and trainings with the Visitor Engagement Management team, Director of Security & Maintenance, and others as needed.

Long Beach, California, United States

⬩Manages the front desk including the control and deposit of cash donations.⬩Welcomes and engages guests, demonstrating knowledge of artwork on view;communicates exhibition information, program information and artist informationas well as the mission of Compound to guests.⬩Attends to incoming and outgoing customer service email(info@compoundlb.com) and phone calls; handles all queries in a timely,responsive manner with a strong customer-service orientation.⬩Manages the Volunteer Program, overseeing scheduling and tracking of volunteerduties and hours.⬩Manages the physical retail store and all associated store opening and closingduties; maintains cash control and attends to cash deposits.⬩Operates and attends to the online digital store, facilitating resolution of websiteissues, advancements, and functionality with technical associates and/or webmaster.⬩Performs tours of Compound, current exhibitions, and immersive, interactive artinstallations.⬩Analyzes sales data and helps prepare the monthly financial statement and salesreport.⬩Assists with website posts, which may include new information and/or updates toexisting posts (e.g., programs, events, holiday hours, etc.).⬩Unloads, unpacks, inspects, labels, and organizes shipments; checks itemsreceived against shipping invoice to ensure shipment accuracy; packs defectiveitems or overstock and arranges any return shipments.⬩Accurately prepares, packs and ships in-store and online orders.⬩Replenishes the sales floor each morning and throughout the day as necessary.⬩Conducts regular store inventory to identify items to be reordered or replenished;utilizes inventory control software to log information; prepares for and executes allinventory counts.⬩Assists as needed in event preparation, which may include audio/visual set upand take down.⬩Manages the parking garage operation in association with facilities personnel.

Long Beach, California, United States

⬩Manages retail store and all associated store opening and closing duties.⬩Works closely with COO to analyze the sales data and prepare the monthly financialstatement and sales report.⬩Ensures sales opportunities are maximized through the right product and communicatesinventory opportunities to the merchandise buyer.⬩Welcomes, engages, and demonstrates product to customers; must be able to effectivelycommunicate exhibition information, program information, product features, artistinformation and product stories as well as the mission of Compound.⬩Unloads, unpacks, inspects, labels, and organizes shipments.⬩Checks items received against shipping invoice to ensure shipment accuracy.⬩Accurately prepares and packs in-store and online orders.⬩Replenishes the sales floor each morning and throughout the day as necessary.⬩ Conducts regular store inventory to identify items to be reordered or replenished.⬩Uses inventory control software to log information.⬩Packs defective items or overstock and arranges any return shipments.⬩Prepares for and executes all inventory counts.⬩Participates in deep-cleaning activities daily as needed.⬩Stays abreast of and follow all policies and procedures.

Los Angeles, California, United States

⬩Gallery Attendant Is (GA I) will help to create an accessible and enjoyable experience in the museum galleries by engaging visitors in viewing and discussing works of art while also focusing on protecting the artworks⬩Scheduled at either of MOCAs downtown locations MOCA Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles and The Geffen Contemporary in Little TokyoGA I staff the museum, queuing, and entry points during public hours, special events, and public programs; handle ticketing admissions as well as membership sales and service⬩On an as-needed basis, may be assigned MOCA staff office reception desk coverage which requires ability to execute emergency fire panel procedures⬩Participate in two full-day introductory trainings on visitor engagement strategies, art protection methods, and emergency procedures⬩Participate in daily briefings and additional scheduled trainings, including curatorial walkthroughs of new exhibitions⬩In partnership with MOCA Security Officers, maintain posts in the museum lobby and galleries during public hours and special events⬩Greet and orient visitors, engage visitors in viewing art and adhering to museum rules and policies including those set forth in the Visitor Code of Conduct⬩Assist MOCA Security in handling fire/life safety protocols, including medical incidents or emergency situations⬩Assist with check-in and staffing for special events and public programs, including organizing and communicating with people in line⬩Stay up-to-date on museum information by reviewing written all-staff communications and attending all staff meetings⬩Be knowledgeable about MOCA membership benefits and how to join; suggest memberships to visitors. Use Altru and XTruLink ticketing and scanning systems to capture accurate visitor information and process transactions in both free and paid admission contexts.

Los Angeles, California, United States

The Visitor Services Associates creates a friendly environment while also overseeing ticketing, gallery experience and the safety and security of both artworks and visitors. This is a part-time position; Visitor Services Associates can be scheduled to work up to 20 hours per week depending on their availability and will be scheduled for at least one weekend day. ⬩Welcome visitors to MAF⬩Verify tickets, check-in visitors and groups and help orient visitors within MAF⬩Answer visitor questions about the collection, current exhibitions, the historic building and the location of artworks within MAF⬩When needed, enforce rules that ensure the safety of visitors and also of the artworks on display⬩Attend all required training, including developing an in-depth expertise on the MAF art collection

Redlands, Cabazon, Anaheim, And Whittier

⬩Manage the day-to-day operations and personnel of a warehouse outlet store as directed by the store manager and 1st assistant manager.⬩Responsible for obtaining or receiving merchandise, totaling bills, accepting payment, and making change for customers in our retail stores.⬩Ensure that Warehouse store visual standards are met at all times by ensuring the proper mix and depth in key SKU’s.⬩Ensures that price-point drivers are in place to drive unit sales and liquidate product (i.e., end caps, floor stacks and hash racks are full and properly maintained to standards)⬩Physical work load and manual labor to be performed by management may be heavy (warehouse environment)⬩Assist store manager in the development of all employees by training them in the following: heavy amounts of stock processing, pricing of boxes, filling and stocking floor racks and back-stock racks, store maintenance, product knowledge, product placement, store operations, warehouse merchandising standards, warehouse customer service standards, increasing unit sales and all company policies/procedures⬩The person in this position frequently communicates with customers, both in person and over the telephone, to meet, greet, service and to sell products, home office representatives, employees to delegate tasks, the store manager for direction, etc.; must be able to accurately exchange information in these situations

Redlands, Ca

Responsible for processing and stocking functions during non-selling and/or overnight hours. Training team members to execute all activities to required production levels. Supervise and direct merchandise and replenishment team to: efficiently execute daily work assignments; maintain backroom organization; maintain 100% ad in stock and merchandise placement; ensure plan-o-gram execution, PCN execution, RTV execution, and policy compliance. Consults with store leaders (MOD) regarding inventory discrepancy and product flow issues. Monitors team member work practices and provides corrective action in partnership with Store Manager when necessary. Fully accountable for annual physical inventory of the store - sales floor and backroom.⬩Identifies business issues that impede labor control, profitability, customer service, and in-stock position and initiates appropriate corrective action through timely communications and/or process improvement recommendations.⬩Cross-trains team members to allow flexibility in scheduling and assurance that required tasks are completed daily.⬩Adapts to changing work environments, work priorities, and organizational needs. Meets or beats budgeted supply expectations for entire store.

Irvine, Ca

Caretaker for the gallery space. Help install/deinstall, give tours, provide information, repair and guard artwork.

Irvine, Ca

Taught children between 6 - 13 years of age how to build robots using the Lego Mindstorm program. I represented the Art part of a STEAM focused education system. I taught a brief history of the interconnections between the arts and sciences and then gave one on one instruction on how to implement artistic knowledge into robotics. I assisted in aesthetic design as well as the implementation of life-like behavior into programming. In addition to the education specific responsibilities I worked as a basic child care provider.

Yucaipa, Ca

Did most associate level jobs but focused on merchandising and stock room organization.

Bachelor’S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General, 3.9

Activities and Societies: Ran Undergraduate Screenings, Ran Undergraduate Gallery, Phi Beta KappaContinued to take more advanced art.

Associate’S Degree, Fine/Studio Arts, General, 3.8

Activities and Societies: PR Officer of an Art Club, President of an Art Club,Focused on developing fine art skills. Took sculpture.