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Mark Charest is a seasoned art professional with a strong background in fine art logistics, operations management, and creative direction. He has extensive experience in the art industry, having worked with various companies and organizations, including Art-Bin Logistics INC., IFA Worldwide, LLC, Max Art International LLC, Cirkers Fine Art Storage and Logistics, Winchester Fine Art Services, FJ INTERNATIONAL, SAFE ART TRANSPORT, and GALERIE LELONG. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at Queens College. Mark's skills include art, packaging, museums, galleries, interior design, fine art, creative direction, painting, sculpture, art exhibitions, and curating.

Experience

  • Art-Bin Logistics INC.
    • Long Island City, New York
    • CFO
      • May 2018 - Present
      • Long Island City, New York

      Partner and CFO.

  • IFA Worlwide, LLC
    • Long Island City, New York
    • Vice President
      • Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
      • Long Island City, New York

      Full-service fine art logistics and storage

  • Max Art International LLC
    • New York, New York
    • Logistics Consultant
      • Jul 2016 - Sep 2017
      • New York, New York
    • VP Business Development/Client Services
      • Apr 2013 - Jun 2016
      • Manhattan

      .Business Development + Client Relations, Apr 2013 to June 2016
      Tasked with driving new business and maintaining current client base by liaising between sales and operations • Manage the sales team and oversee best practices for the operations team.
      • Outreach and travel to several domestic and i...

    • Operations Director
      • Sep 2005 - Mar 2013

      Oversaw operations at a firm with expertise in local, domestic and international installation, storage and shipping for a global clientele. Managed staff of thirteen full-time employees and seasonal freelancers. * Acted as direct contact to galleries, museums, conservators, interior designers, ar...

    • Operations Manager
      • Dec 2000 - Aug 2005

      In office executive for operations at a boutique company with expertise in primarily international art fairs and custom, personalized service to an international client base. Managed staff of four full-time employees in addition to freelancers. * Traveled extensively to domestic and internationa...

    • Assistant Operations Manager
      • Sep 1996 - Jan 2000

      Member of front office staff responsible for all day-to-day bookings.* Developed daily staff schedule and communicated status between client and field staff* Monitored in-house packing, crating and other shipping activities* Responsible for estimates as well as condition reports for storage, ship...

    • Art Handler
      • Feb 1995 - Aug 1996
    • Artist's Assistant
      • Oct 1990 - Jan 1995

      * Assisted in all facets of sculpture builds; held to minute and exacting detail * Developed extensive knowledge of specialized fabrication techniques and tool applications* Traveled for personal delivery and installation, worldwide, for both collectors and show participation

    • Artist's Assistant
      • Jun 1986 - Sep 1990

      * Responsible for actual execution of art per artist's direction * Catalogued all techniques, color palettes, editions, etc. to deliver consistent standards per execution* Traveled among artist's multiple studio spaces to work, package, and develop finished products

Education

  • QUEENS COLLEGE
  • 1982 - 1986
    Bard College

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