William Muschenheim

William Muschenheim

I’m a creative professional with a BA in Design Studies and expertise in graphic design, art handling, and event promotion.

As the lead organizer of multiple successful art gallery exhibitions in NYC, I managed logistics, coordinated with artists and vendors, and ensured the smooth execution of events. This experience sharpened my organizational, multitasking, and communication skills.

As a graphic designer, I create brand identities and designs that align with business goals, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and design theory. My studio artist background allows me to approach design with a unique, creative lens, balancing aesthetics with clear communication.

I also assist with artwork conservation, including using a mat cutter, reframing, and inventory management for a private art collector.

My long-term experience in various customer-facing roles solidified my organizational, communication, and multitasking skills, ensuring my ability to handle multiple assignments and fast-paced environments.

I offer a blend of creative and practical experience, allowing me to deliver high-quality results and make valuable contributions to any team. Please feel free to reach out if you want to connect.

Skills

• Gallery & Exhibition Support: Art handling, registrar assistance, condition reporting, exhibition layout, art fair preparation, event planning.
• Design & Digital Tools: Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), branding, print & digital media, Mailchimp, Squarespace.
• Operations & Administration: Inventory management, scheduling, front desk reception, maintaining organized work environments, database record-keeping, Google Drive, MS Office.
• Art Conservation and Fabrication: Mat cutting, reframing, sculpture, material handling, conservation techniques, power tools operation.
• Soft Skills: Organization, time management, visitor engagement, client communication, problem-solving, multitasking.

Freelance Graphic Designer & Art Show Producer

New York, NY | October 2022 – Present

• Designed and executed print and digital branding materials for 10+ small businesses and non-profits using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Co-organized and participated in two multimedia gallery shows, GROUP (October 2023) and Part 2 (August 2024), attracting over 300 attendees.
• Managed gallery layout, venue selection, exhibition logistics, artist coordination, and vendor management.
• Oversee financial planning, including client estimates, budgeting, invoicing, and payment processing, managing budgets up to $5,000 (Excel, Eventbrite).

Assistant | Private Art Collector

Brooklyn, NY | December 2024 - Present

• Transport, store, inventory, and handle artworks and prepare them for auctions and sales.
• Assist in addressing and preventing damage to 20+ artworks, including reframing, cutting new mat boards, and replacing mounting boards.
• Increased listing efficiency by 50% creating and managing an inventory spreadsheet including all necessary listing information and photographs for each artwork.

Events Staff | Frankies Spuntino

Brooklyn, NY | August 2023 – Present

• Coordinate and execute catering services for events, collaborating with cooks, servers, floor captains, and bartenders to ensure high-quality presentation and timely food service.
• Assist with efficient setup and breakdown of event spaces, ensuring space was prepared for various event programming.
• Provided exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming environment, and addressing client needs and special requests with professionalism and efficiency.
• Served appetizers, meals, and drinks during cocktail hour, dinner, and dessert promptly, maintaining strict adherence to food safety standards and ensuring guests with food restrictions received specified meals.

Fabrication & Art Handling Assistant

Brooklyn, NY | August 2024 – October 2024

• Assisted metalworker with fabrication and installation of 10 sculptural pieces, including cutting, sanding, and texturing metal.
• Maintained quality control and assisted with site-specific installations across 2 locations.
• Applied protective coatings to artworks, ensuring longevity and adherence to exhibition standards.

Floor Staff | Cobble Hill Cinema

Brooklyn, NY | October 2022 – October 2024

• Delivered exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment, assisting visitors with questions and resolving customer complaints through calm, effective communication and problem-solving.
• Managed daily operations in the absence of senior management, ensuring cinema environment remained clean, welcoming, and organized during time between rushes.—skills transferable to gallery maintenance and visitor experience.
• Trained and mentored new employees, fostering a healthy work environment and effective teamwork, ensuring efficient cinema operation, which aligns with the collaborative nature of working in a gallery setting.
• Opened and closed theater, strictly adhering to established procedures to ensure the venue was maintained to the highest sanitation standards and fully prepared for the next shift.
• Managed POS transactions with precision, handling cash and credit payments, providing accurate change, and securely transporting cash deposits to the bank in full compliance with safety protocols.

Student Employee | Colorado College Grounds Crew

Colorado Springs, CO | July 2021 – August 2021

• Assisted in property maintenance and landscaping, ensuring alignment with the college’s aesthetic standards.

COVID Emergency Service Worker | Great Performances

Bronx, NY | June 2020 – August 2020

• Supported NYC government partnership by coordinating and delivering 1,000+ meals to immunocompromised individuals.
• Maintained records using logistics software and collaborated with shift leaders for service optimization.

Colorado College, Colorado Springs

Bachelor of Arts, Art (Concentration in Design Studies), GPA: 3.6 | 2023

Relevant Coursework

• Art History: Art of Japan, Islamic Art, Global Architecture II: Renaissance to the 21st Century, Topics in Art History: Art, Power, and the Museum, Topics in Art History: Genius, Gender, and Degeneracy in Early Modern Art, Topics in Art History: Bodies in Maya Art & Architecture.
• Design: Graphic Design and Digital Tools, Magazine and Editorial Design, 2d Design for Art Education, Design Workshop I.
• Studio Art: Drawing, I, Technical Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Photography, Topics in Sculpture: Expanding Fields, Advanced Topics in Studio Art: Place/Space/Movement.