Conservation / Restoration for Modern, Contemporary & Pre-20th Century Canvas, Panel, Polychrome ObjectsContemporary Artwork / Special Consideration Archival Services, Collections ManagementMore at https://www.lanlai.com/

Cataloged extensive private collections of Folk, Ancient, and Modern Art. Coordinated with artists, estates, galleries, auction houses and museums for loans, sales and donations. Implemented systems to refine and expand knowledge of collection and identify shared stakeholders.Installed and staged artworks, ensured proper storage of collection and organized shop facilities. Care of works on loan and in permanent museum collection. Worked within tight deadlines and budgets to carry out scheduled exhibits.Technical and Personal Assistant to working artist with a practice spanning over seventy years. Aided in correspondence with institutions, peers, and professional groups. Assisted cultivation of relationships with curators and collectors. Aided in production and documentation of finished works.

Responsible for all operations of a busy studio servicing blue chip galleries, collectors, artists and institutions with a focus on Post-War and Contemporary Art. Assisted conservator with client consultations and formulating treatment plans. Executed treatment proposals for artworks and managed freelance technicians. Cleaned, lined, patched, consolidated and inpainted works on canvas, board and panel.Worked closely with renowned artist studios, galleries and foundations to repair damaged works. Assured the safe handling, documentation and storage of all pieces upon receipt, during treatment and discharge. Wrote condition reports for internal and external reference. Conducted technical analysis and estimated cost of repairs of works at auction for clients.

Supported six member sales team in closing sales and retaining collectors. Assisted directors with planning and staging all exhibits. Coordinated domestic and international shipping of works. Conducted regular reports of expenses and sales tracked to the value of each work. Created and maintained database and paper records. Drafted consignments and bills of sale. Ensured compliance with loan agreements and insurance coverage. Oversaw installers, photographers and freelancers.

Held positions with increasing responsibilities.As Assistant Preparator: Assisted completing a full inventory review and assessment of the permanent collection in conjunction with the institutions first facility move in fifty years. Member of a small curatorial team who packed and installed permanent collection and traveling exhibits. Collaborated on all aspects of transitioning the permanent collection and facilities to a new building.