Branton DeArmoun

I possess over a decade of experience in the fields of education, museums, copywriting, and the antiques trade.

I am also skilled in advanced mathematics, programming (Python, HTML5, Java, SQL), and problem solving.

As a keen, lifelong learner who is always absorbing something new and exciting,

perhaps I can help your organization with my detail-oriented and experienced eye.

Mathematics Tutor; University of Georgia Athletic Department; Athens, GA, USA; 5/6/2019 - present; 20 hrs/week

• Tutors students remotely and in-person in Statistics, pre-Calculus, the full Calculus sequence, Mathematical Decision Making, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Intro Programming (Java), Business Optimization and Regression Analysis
• Confidentially maintains detailed digital reports on each tutoring session to chart and guide student progress and forecast any future problems.
• Operates in full compliance with NCAA protocols while having served over 100 different student athletes
• Conveys material using a combination of effective verbal communication and visual aids, Including a pen digitizer to draw diagrams and elaborate complex concepts and bridge knowledge gaps
• Meets monthly as the representative for all mathematics tutors to discuss, create and implement plans to more effectively serve the Department
• Regularly communicate with the student athletes’ mentors and handlers to effectively implement plans to optimize their learning outcomes.

Owner & Senior Copywriter; SOVARTS, LLC; Adairsville, GA, USA;

1/1/2015 - present; 30-40 hrs/week

• Manages freelance copywriting projects for museums and other institutions
• Consults and advises on the sale of art and estates
• Assists in brokering sales at auction, handling intermediate negotiations and communications (Specializing in continental and Asian porcelain, continental furniture, Old Master paintings and drawings)
• Created all associated websites and managed all written and electronic correspondence for website - mynamail.com, which sent custom, hand-written messages to anyone, anywhere in the world (currently mothballed)
• Founded SOVARTS, LLC to manage the taxes and finances for the website and other projects.
• Designs 3D Models and physical proofs of concept in polyresin for a variety of projects using Blender and FreeCAD
• My most recent victory was the discovery and sale for a client of a $150,000 red chalk drawing by Daniele da Volterra at Sotheby’s in January of this year - contact me for information about this and I will gladly provide the sales listing.

Teaching Assistant; Institute for Advanced Study; Princeton, New Jersey, USA;

7/12/2021-7/30/2021; 36 hrs/week

• Assisted Rémi Coulon in leading a Blender workshop for the Park City Mathematics Institute’s Graduate Summer School
• Used nodal workflow to parameterize and animate objects in an 3D environment for a class size of around 20 students
• Introduced students to the fundamentals of Blender, enabling them to light, sculpt, parameterize, animate, record scenes, and to use python scripts to to implement more sophisticated techniques
• Exhibited Blender’s 3D Printing and object design applications

English Teacher, Carrie International Kindergarten; Tianhe District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PRC;

2/6/2012 - 2/6/2013; 40hrs/week

• Implemented the successful teaching formula devised at Bei Lei at a larger school near Guangzhou
• Designed and implemented education modules for over 200 children, aged four through six
• Created engaging lessons with a heavy visual component utilizing art history, research and public speaking experience
• Managed and instructed Chinese teachers
• Regularly submitted lesson plans and progress reports to help optimize learning outcomes
• Regularly communicated with the Chinese teaching staff to arrange and dispense the best level of care for students

English Teacher, Bei Lei International School; Huadu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, PRC;

2/4/2011-2/3/2012; 40hrs/week

• Designed and implemented education modules for 140 children, aged four through six
• Created engaging lessons with a heavy visual component utilizing art history, research and public speaking experience
• Received training in cognitive heuristics and development using ideas from George Polya and Daniel Kahneman
• Regularly submitted lesson plans and progress reports to help optimize learning outcomes
• Regularly communicated with the Chinese teaching staff to arrange and dispense the best level of care for students

Intern/Assistant, Georgia Museum of Art; Athens, GA, USA;

5/8/2006-8/9/2008; 20-40hrs/week

• Assistant and researcher to the director of the museum, William Underwood Eiland from May, 2007 to August, 2008
• Assisted the Preparator's department with designing exhibitions, moving works of art, transitioning previous exhibitions, packing works of art for shipment, displaying art works in galleries, also assisting in the management an inventory of over 10,000 objects
• Duties also included art handling, gallery design, construction & installation as a preparator.
• Worked and coordinated with multiple museum departments on wide-ranging projects including collections management, curation, institutional research, patron liaisons, events coordination, educational seminars and fundraising
• Regularly met and communicated with officials from other museums, collectors, patrons and other individuals to help dispense my duties during museum openings, fundraisers, and other events.
• Raised over $50,000 for the museum during this period.
• Gained considerable knowledge regarding the effective operations of a large accredited museum

University of Georgia; Athens, Ga; B.Sc. Mathematics

(3.19 Cumulative GPA) - August 13th, 2018 - May 15th, 2021

Upper-division study began with an intensive two-part course that married linear algebra, manifolds, topology, and vector calculus to explain differential forms, Markov Chains, Spectral Theory, Mechanics, and Stoke’s Theorem. This allowed sufficient rigor to tackle classes in Differential Geometry, Abstract Algebra I/II, Mathematics of Climate Change, Real Analysis, & ODEs.

Explored Lie

Groups/Algebras, and studied the effects of Coccolithophore off-gassing using Lotka-Volterra models (created with a Jupyter Notebooks & Python backbone) in research papers for these courses.

University of Manchester; Manchester, England, United Kingdom; M.A. - Fine/Dec Arts

(Earned Merit, corresponding to a 3.7 GPA); October 1st, 2008 - February 8th, 2010

This joint program with the Sotheby’s Institute of Art taught connoisseurship & valuation of Old Masters, Modern Art, Chinese/Italian Ceramics, & Continental Furniture. Used an object-based, empirical, and analytical approach to determine the authenticity of art works based on construction, materials, technique, & provenance. This dovetailed with a strict analysis of historical trends surrounding objects.

The research for the Master’s dissertation was conducted at the National Art Library & the British Library’s Rare Books & Manuscripts Department.

University of Georgia; Athens, Ga; B.A. - Art History, B.A. - Comparative Literature

(3.19 Cumulative GPA); August 18th, 2003 - August 2nd, 2008

Specialized in art and architecture from the 14th- 17th centuries, focusing on Italian Mannerist and Early Baroque Art and Architecture. This complemented a tenure working for the Georgia Museum of Art, where I gained considerable knowledge about the full scope of operations and management of one of the major museums of the Southeast.

The Comparative

Literature degree allowed for further specialization in European Renaissance and Baroque continental literature to complement the degree in Art History and aid in effectively researching difficult topics by increasing access to source material.

Darlington School; Rome, Georgia, High School Diploma (3.95 Cumulative GPA); September 15th, 1999 - May 14th, 2003