Forrest “Rusty” Rutherford
P.O. Box 8747
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Cel (505) 204-2228
rusty@sombreroman.info

QUALIFICATIONS
Proven success in retail sales and customer relations.
Excellent management skills and experience.
Strong practical and theoretical foundation in Fine Art and display design.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts / Art History Purdue University 1979
Undergraduate Studies University of New Mexico 1969-72
(Managed student-funded Crafts area)

EXPERIENCE

SELF-EMPLOYED 6/00 – present

"Rusty's Fly & Drive"
Personal Transport / Assistant
Auto & Fine Art delivery anywhere in the U.S.
Fly and drive, pack and delivery, supervise work projects, house-sitting, pet care and airport runs. Scheduling of events, tickets and transportation.

DOUBLETAKE, 320 Aztec St. Santa Fe, NM 12/98 – 05/01
Manager
Managed Doubletake Hacienda store. Set-up and opened
store 01/99 featuring antiques, house wares, collectibles and
Fine Art. Responsible for daily operations, inventory,
advertising and appraisal of antiques for consignors.
(Suzanne Wiessman, Owner, 505-989-8886)

1ST MOVEMENT MOVERS, Santa Fe, NM 05/98 – 10/98
Driver / Packer
Cross-country & local delivery of Fine Art, antiques and personal effects for exclusive clientele
(Lou Rojas, Owner, 505-989-1133)

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

EL COLECTIVO, Santa Fe, NM 10/95 - 1/98
Display Manager / Sales Associate
Inventory control and display supervisor for 20-dealer antique co-op in mall setting. Responsible for all aspects of operational management on a daily basis. Coordinated seasonal displays and sales promotions. Supervised deliveries and installations in homes and businesses. Performed appraisals of regional fine art, photography, Native American arts and crafts including pottery, jewelry, weaving and beadwork.

BETTER HOMES & GARDENS REALTY, Santa Fe, NM 1/94 – 9/95
Real Estate Sales Associate
Acquired listings and supervised showings of residences, ranches and estates in Santa Fe and Northern N.M. Designed and produced promotional materials, personal brochures and residential advertisements. Weekly office duties included servicing client walk-ins, scheduling showings and dispensing listing information. Performed weekend open houses in new home developments

PRUDENTIAL N.J. REALTY, Rockaway, NJ 12/92 – 1/94
Real Estate Sales Associate
Assistant to manager of two major new home developments. Assisted clients with purchase of new homes and interior design selections from builder’s plans. Performed weekly open houses and designed promotional materials. Responsible for sale of 22 homes of 44 home development in 500K + price range.

DEENA PERRY, A.S.I.D., Santa Fe, NM 9/89 – 4/92
Interior Design Assistant
Assisted in design choices and installation of furnishings and Fine Art for major estates in Santa Fe area. Worked directly with designer in all aspects of Interior Design business.

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