Monks Hood

15 years of museum crating, 30 years of carpentry

Crating / Museum Service Manager at USART LLC (2022-10 – Present)

• Lead fabrication of museum-grade crates including tour, butterfly, travel, and climate-controlled designs.
• Work extensively with cabinet-grade plywood, MDO, OSB, and reinforced framing systems.
• Manage and train technicians to ensure precision, safety, and on-time project completion.
• Increase revenue through strategic upselling and custom solutions.

Property Manager / Facilities Maintenance at Various Properties (1990 – 2020)

• Managed day-to-day operations and maintenance of residential and mixed-use properties.
• Performed carpentry, plumbing repairs, electrical troubleshooting, painting, and general repairs.
• Handled preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and vendor coordination.
• Maintained properties to code while minimizing downtime and repair costs.

Museum Framer at Westwood Gallery (2020-10 – 2022-09)

• Produced museum-quality framing using bespoke wood and metal frames.
• Performed archival matting, museum hinging, gilding, canvas stretching, and repairs.

Project Director / Founder at Mana Urban Arts Project (2011-02 – 2020-01)

• Founded and directed a large-scale public art organization.
• Oversaw planning, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and installation of public art projects.

Museum Studio Assistant at Mana Arts (2011-01 – 2020-02)

• Supported artists with fabrication, installation, packing, shipping, and studio operations.

Master of Arts in Sculpture – Seton Hall University