Curriculum vitae. Helen Zhang
Education
BFA Fine Arts, minor in Creative Coding
High School Diploma, Engineering (Honors)
Experience
Robotic-Kinetic Installation Assistant
Ran G-code from a tablet interface driving a robot arm in coordination with a kinetic mirror wall, during a private event showing an R&D installation. Monitored the visitor safety zone, operated emergency stop, and restarted the robot through its command sequence after interruptions.
Event Assistant, DATFEST
Front-of-house at a day-long festival of media art and creative technology. Attendee check-in and entry data.
Exhibition Art Handling
Installing and deinstalling exhibitions across painting, textile, sculpture and mixed media. Packing and organising artwork, preparing gallery spaces, lighting setups, logistics, and liaising with artists during installs. Ongoing, as needed.
Gallery and Exhibition Intern
Front of gallery. Photo editing, 3D modelling and research supporting exhibition planning and daily operations. Scheduling and research for artists and curators. Informal interviews and exhibition reviews.
Hostess
Volunteering
Stand In
Stand-in during show rehearsals for Tory Burch and Brandon Maxwell, Spring 2025 New York Fashion Week, so that technical, production and creative teams could set timing, lighting and music against a walk.
Emergency Food Distribution
Drive-through distribution of produce and shelf-stable food during the pandemic, reaching over 2,000 vehicles per event at peak.
Certification
Fusion 360 Certified User
AutoCAD Certified User