Katharine St Paul ACR
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Rupert Harris
In 2007 we were asked to undertake the conservation and redecoration of the Grand Staircase in the Royal Institution. This work necessitated close liaison with Katharine St Paul as Collections Curator, with in-house responsibility for all object conservation work, and as the key link between the architects and the project’s building contractors. Our specific work required us to be working in–situ for a significant part of the project, during which time it also necessitated us to have a clean and exceptionally organised environment. Given the enormous amount of different trades on site, this required very careful planning and scheduling, which Katharine fulfilled admirably. It was clear to me that Katharine was not only well informed of the complexity of managing conservation within a much larger and detailed building project, but also prepared to actively defend the conservation requirements when pressured by the main contractors to modify the agreed plans to suit their programme needs. Owing in a large part to Katharine’s diligence, professionalism and communication skills, we completed the work on schedule, which, without her careful management and affable nature, we would never have been able to do.
Dee Mattushek
In my role as Group Visual Project Manager I was honoured to collaborate with Katharine on projects over a four year period from 2015 to 2019 at Newell Brands. Katharine was employed as the Fine Writing Senior Curator and Archivist, she has superb attention to detail and a very creative eye. She is dedicated to her role and goes over and beyond on all her projects. She ensured that the range of museum objects and products were boldly presented on brand, in an innovative and dynamic way, yet uncluttered and with clear historical information. Two noteworthy projects were the Travelling Exhibition in 2015/16 and new exhibition for the Fine Writing Museum in 2018. Katharine briefed me to assist in the design of a ‘Traveling Exhibition’ display, showcasing the craftsmanship, design and heritage of the Parker Collection. The budget was limited and the furniture needed to be compact, lockable and secure during it’s global travels. The cabinet comprised of a enclosed display top and four accessible drawers. This was planned for exclusive UK launch at Harrods followed by presentations in China and Japan; success ensured additional bookings in Korea and two locations in New York City. The Royal Warrant, Royal Family and Parker concept was so unique that this exhibition lasted over a two year period, the return on investment was excellent. We collaborated on the Parker Museum re-launch, presenting objects and luxury pens by theme, event and manufacture location to successfully feature craftmanship, quality and innovation. Katharine provided me with an excellent brief in order to work on the Parker Pen museum collection, updating the presentation to incorporate the new brand identity, themes and style. Most of the objects were presented on the new brand perspex mounts which featured the Parker arrow design. However Katharine conceptualised bespoke displays for a number of items including the iconic Parker Jotter display and the elegant 1900 premium Duofold Snake range. Katharine is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, she shares information really well and made working together easy and enjoyable!
Rupert Harris
In 2007 we were asked to undertake the conservation and redecoration of the Grand Staircase in the Royal Institution. This work necessitated close liaison with Katharine St Paul as Collections Curator, with in-house responsibility for all object conservation work, and as the key link between the architects and the project’s building contractors. Our specific work required us to be working in–situ for a significant part of the project, during which time it also necessitated us to have a clean and exceptionally organised environment. Given the enormous amount of different trades on site, this required very careful planning and scheduling, which Katharine fulfilled admirably. It was clear to me that Katharine was not only well informed of the complexity of managing conservation within a much larger and detailed building project, but also prepared to actively defend the conservation requirements when pressured by the main contractors to modify the agreed plans to suit their programme needs. Owing in a large part to Katharine’s diligence, professionalism and communication skills, we completed the work on schedule, which, without her careful management and affable nature, we would never have been able to do.
Dee Mattushek
In my role as Group Visual Project Manager I was honoured to collaborate with Katharine on projects over a four year period from 2015 to 2019 at Newell Brands. Katharine was employed as the Fine Writing Senior Curator and Archivist, she has superb attention to detail and a very creative eye. She is dedicated to her role and goes over and beyond on all her projects. She ensured that the range of museum objects and products were boldly presented on brand, in an innovative and dynamic way, yet uncluttered and with clear historical information. Two noteworthy projects were the Travelling Exhibition in 2015/16 and new exhibition for the Fine Writing Museum in 2018. Katharine briefed me to assist in the design of a ‘Traveling Exhibition’ display, showcasing the craftsmanship, design and heritage of the Parker Collection. The budget was limited and the furniture needed to be compact, lockable and secure during it’s global travels. The cabinet comprised of a enclosed display top and four accessible drawers. This was planned for exclusive UK launch at Harrods followed by presentations in China and Japan; success ensured additional bookings in Korea and two locations in New York City. The Royal Warrant, Royal Family and Parker concept was so unique that this exhibition lasted over a two year period, the return on investment was excellent. We collaborated on the Parker Museum re-launch, presenting objects and luxury pens by theme, event and manufacture location to successfully feature craftmanship, quality and innovation. Katharine provided me with an excellent brief in order to work on the Parker Pen museum collection, updating the presentation to incorporate the new brand identity, themes and style. Most of the objects were presented on the new brand perspex mounts which featured the Parker arrow design. However Katharine conceptualised bespoke displays for a number of items including the iconic Parker Jotter display and the elegant 1900 premium Duofold Snake range. Katharine is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, she shares information really well and made working together easy and enjoyable!
Rupert Harris
In 2007 we were asked to undertake the conservation and redecoration of the Grand Staircase in the Royal Institution. This work necessitated close liaison with Katharine St Paul as Collections Curator, with in-house responsibility for all object conservation work, and as the key link between the architects and the project’s building contractors. Our specific work required us to be working in–situ for a significant part of the project, during which time it also necessitated us to have a clean and exceptionally organised environment. Given the enormous amount of different trades on site, this required very careful planning and scheduling, which Katharine fulfilled admirably. It was clear to me that Katharine was not only well informed of the complexity of managing conservation within a much larger and detailed building project, but also prepared to actively defend the conservation requirements when pressured by the main contractors to modify the agreed plans to suit their programme needs. Owing in a large part to Katharine’s diligence, professionalism and communication skills, we completed the work on schedule, which, without her careful management and affable nature, we would never have been able to do.
Dee Mattushek
In my role as Group Visual Project Manager I was honoured to collaborate with Katharine on projects over a four year period from 2015 to 2019 at Newell Brands. Katharine was employed as the Fine Writing Senior Curator and Archivist, she has superb attention to detail and a very creative eye. She is dedicated to her role and goes over and beyond on all her projects. She ensured that the range of museum objects and products were boldly presented on brand, in an innovative and dynamic way, yet uncluttered and with clear historical information. Two noteworthy projects were the Travelling Exhibition in 2015/16 and new exhibition for the Fine Writing Museum in 2018. Katharine briefed me to assist in the design of a ‘Traveling Exhibition’ display, showcasing the craftsmanship, design and heritage of the Parker Collection. The budget was limited and the furniture needed to be compact, lockable and secure during it’s global travels. The cabinet comprised of a enclosed display top and four accessible drawers. This was planned for exclusive UK launch at Harrods followed by presentations in China and Japan; success ensured additional bookings in Korea and two locations in New York City. The Royal Warrant, Royal Family and Parker concept was so unique that this exhibition lasted over a two year period, the return on investment was excellent. We collaborated on the Parker Museum re-launch, presenting objects and luxury pens by theme, event and manufacture location to successfully feature craftmanship, quality and innovation. Katharine provided me with an excellent brief in order to work on the Parker Pen museum collection, updating the presentation to incorporate the new brand identity, themes and style. Most of the objects were presented on the new brand perspex mounts which featured the Parker arrow design. However Katharine conceptualised bespoke displays for a number of items including the iconic Parker Jotter display and the elegant 1900 premium Duofold Snake range. Katharine is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, she shares information really well and made working together easy and enjoyable!
Rupert Harris
In 2007 we were asked to undertake the conservation and redecoration of the Grand Staircase in the Royal Institution. This work necessitated close liaison with Katharine St Paul as Collections Curator, with in-house responsibility for all object conservation work, and as the key link between the architects and the project’s building contractors. Our specific work required us to be working in–situ for a significant part of the project, during which time it also necessitated us to have a clean and exceptionally organised environment. Given the enormous amount of different trades on site, this required very careful planning and scheduling, which Katharine fulfilled admirably. It was clear to me that Katharine was not only well informed of the complexity of managing conservation within a much larger and detailed building project, but also prepared to actively defend the conservation requirements when pressured by the main contractors to modify the agreed plans to suit their programme needs. Owing in a large part to Katharine’s diligence, professionalism and communication skills, we completed the work on schedule, which, without her careful management and affable nature, we would never have been able to do.
Dee Mattushek
In my role as Group Visual Project Manager I was honoured to collaborate with Katharine on projects over a four year period from 2015 to 2019 at Newell Brands. Katharine was employed as the Fine Writing Senior Curator and Archivist, she has superb attention to detail and a very creative eye. She is dedicated to her role and goes over and beyond on all her projects. She ensured that the range of museum objects and products were boldly presented on brand, in an innovative and dynamic way, yet uncluttered and with clear historical information. Two noteworthy projects were the Travelling Exhibition in 2015/16 and new exhibition for the Fine Writing Museum in 2018. Katharine briefed me to assist in the design of a ‘Traveling Exhibition’ display, showcasing the craftsmanship, design and heritage of the Parker Collection. The budget was limited and the furniture needed to be compact, lockable and secure during it’s global travels. The cabinet comprised of a enclosed display top and four accessible drawers. This was planned for exclusive UK launch at Harrods followed by presentations in China and Japan; success ensured additional bookings in Korea and two locations in New York City. The Royal Warrant, Royal Family and Parker concept was so unique that this exhibition lasted over a two year period, the return on investment was excellent. We collaborated on the Parker Museum re-launch, presenting objects and luxury pens by theme, event and manufacture location to successfully feature craftmanship, quality and innovation. Katharine provided me with an excellent brief in order to work on the Parker Pen museum collection, updating the presentation to incorporate the new brand identity, themes and style. Most of the objects were presented on the new brand perspex mounts which featured the Parker arrow design. However Katharine conceptualised bespoke displays for a number of items including the iconic Parker Jotter display and the elegant 1900 premium Duofold Snake range. Katharine is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with, she shares information really well and made working together easy and enjoyable!
Experience
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Cromwell Place
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United Kingdom
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Artists and Writers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Exhibition Manager
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May 2023 - Present
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Royal Academy of Arts
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Register - Collection Management
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Mar 2022 - Jan 2023
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Petersham Nurseries
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Petersham Nurseries
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2022
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Collections Manager, V&A Museum, London
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
Collection Storage and Move Manager at the V&A working across multiple sites Collection Storage and Move Manager at the V&A working across multiple sites
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Newell Brands
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Curator and Archivist, Parker Museum, London
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Nov 2014 - May 2019
The Parker Museum, Fine Writing Pens of London, part of Newell Brands. Managing the museum in the following aspects, maintenance, security, new exhibitions, conservation, documentation, collection management, IPM & environment management and health & safety. Setting up a new archives and storage of the collection. Managing the archives, monitoring of the material, documentation, maintenance, security, collection management, IPM & environment management. Cleaning, implementing the way forward in setting up the archives space. Unpacking the archives, storage, health & safety. Implementing new racking, material & disaster plan. Travelling Exhibition 2015-2017. Design and built a new travelling exhibition to be exhibited in the UK, Asia and US. The budget was limited and the furniture needed to be compact, lockable, secure and conservation material friendly during its global travels. The cabinet comprised of an enclosed display top and four accessible drawers. This was planned for exclusive UK launch at Harrods followed by presentations in China and Japan; success ensured additional bookings in Korea and two locations in New York City. New Parker Museum Exhibition: 2017- 2018 I worked and designed the new museum exhibition space showcasing the story telling of Parker, its brand and objects. I researching the main headings and sub heading themes. Working with consultant David Ruderman on checking context, story telling, images, copyright and on the installation. Copyright and reproduction of images to use within the exhibition. Working with Cadogan Tate for artwork movement in the UK, APAC and US. I worked with Rob Kelly from Displayways Ltd on the display panels through to production and installation, including text panels, wallpaper and photographs to large scale. Show less
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Assistant Director / Collections
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Nov 2010 - Dec 2013
The National Art Gallery Singapore, a new government start up project of $520 million, to exhibit the collection to the public for the first time in two historic buildings. Mentor of HCC conservators with their ICON accreditation process. Assistant Director / Collections overseeing the Collections department, managing the team responsible for artwork management, donation and acquisition. Working on the new gallery spaces, environment, materials and rotation of objects, art handling areas and tenders. Working closely with the curators and conservators at the Heritage Conservation Centre Show less
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Mentor for ACR Accreditation with ICON.
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
Mentor to two conservators from the Heritage Conservation Center in Singapore working within a group of four conservators applications. For their PACR Accreditation with ICON in the UK. Successful application, assessment and awarded ACR Accreditation.
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Curator of Collections, The Michael Faraday Museum, The Royal Institution
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Oct 2004 - Oct 2010
Working on the RI's 25 million HLF funded project within a grade one listed building. To devising & maintain the Collections, including the archives and library including policies for Collections Management, Volunteer & Audience Development plan. To update the RI’s Conservation Plan and HLF documents. To maintain & expand the collections catalogue & documentation including museum accreditation and designation application. To devise and manage a programme of moving, transporting, restoration, conservation & preservation of the collections. To de-installation the collections in 2006 and installation in 2008, including organising offsite storage. To establish a new the archives reading room and storage, to the standards of BS5454:2000 this project achieved HLF funding. To liaise with museums on long term loans, temporary exhibitions, collaborative projects and fund raising. To implement the documentation, packing, insurance, movement, art handlers, tenders for transportation for loans and all movement of the collections. To supervise the in-house conservator and liaise with external consultants to under taken conservation of collection. To set up and manage the conservation laboratory. Volunteer Management. Project management and supervising the conservation and restoration of large scale building projects within a Grade 1 listed building. This included the grand staircase and historic Japanese wallpaper project. Restoration of the metal work, wood, structural supports and historic paintwork, including sampling of the paint layers. The conservation of 52 large panels in the historic lecture theater. The Royal Institution is a charity. Successfully completed my ICON PACR Accreditation in 2009. Show less
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Icon ACR Accreditation
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Jan 2009 - Oct 2009
Successively completed ACR Accreditation with Institute of Conservation (ICON) in 2009. Becoming an Accredited Conservator-Restorer (ACR) demonstrates to clients, employers and peers that an individual has an in-depth knowledge of conservation, a high degree of competence, sound judgement and a deep understanding of the principles which underpin their practice, by showing that they are proficient across Icon’s professional standards in conservation. The Icon Accreditation assessment is a demanding and rigorous process which reflects the high level of competence and professionalism required of conservator-restorers. It is designed to be of an equivalent standard to the assessment processes in other professions, including the chartered professions. It is therefore likely to require a significant investment of time and commitment from applicants to undertake. Show less
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British Dental Association
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Collection Manager, BDA Museum, London
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Jun 2002 - Oct 2004
Working on the museums curatorial and collections management aspects, mainly involving the project management of the refurbishment of the museum. Set within a modern building and a corporate business. Working on redevelopment of the museum, including the movement of items on and off-site, conservation, budgets, plans and policies. Worked on achieving Museum Accreditation for the museum, which was successful and applying for public funding. The re-housing project of 20,000 objects started in August 2002 - to March 2004, in preparation for the opening of a new museum space. During the project, I managed four members of staff and the volunteer team. For part of the time, I covered the role of the Head of Museum, while this post was vacant to ensure the continuation and success of the project. I worked with external consultants such as the architects, museum designers and builders to set standards and ensure the completion of the redevelopment. Produced documents for the forecast of the Collection and budgets. I implemented an Audience Development Plan, to recommend ways of making the museum more accessible to the profession and to non-specialist audiences. It also identifies ways of improving and developing the services to visitors. Show less
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Science Museum
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United Kingdom
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Libraries
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1 - 100 Employee
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Collections Care Assistant, Blythe House, London
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Apr 1998 - Jun 2002
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Conservation Intern
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Sep 1997 - Mar 1998
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Education
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1992 - 1997
De Montfort University
Conservation and Restoration Studies
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