Curator of Exhibits

Carlos Santos

Cheyenne, WY

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Welcome to my corner of Coroflot. I have been an industrial designer since 1999. I have spent most of my career with an emphasis on exhibit design, graphic design, model making, and some engineering and t-shirt work. I spent 5 years in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1995. I reside in Wyoming and have been the Exhibit Curator at the Wyoming State Museum since early 2014.

I'm am first and foremost a Catholic, husband, dad, biker, hunter, outdoorsman, artist, graphic and exhibit designer and curator extraordinaire. I have been blessed to have a long career doing a multitude of interesting and creative things!

Thanks!

-Carlos-
Education
- History of Western Civilization I
  
  The University of Maryland
- AS Specialized Technology Industrial Design
  
  The Art Institute of Pittsburgh
  
  1997 - 1999
Experience
- Curator of Exhibits
  
  Wyoming State Museum
  
  Feb 2014 - Present (10 years 9 months)
  
  Responsible for design and curation of new and upcoming museum exhibits, as well as coordinating and soliciting input from museum staff and state archives in the implementation of new museum exhibits.
  Responsible for traveling exhibit program.
  Involved in space planning for exhibits, artwork and various other programs throughout the Wyoming State Museum, Wyoming State Capitol, other state government offices, Governor's Capitol Art Exhibit, and working with our 85,000 piece collection.
- Exhibit Designer
  
  Taylor Studios, Inc.
  
  Rantoul, IL
  
  Designed exhibits for a wide variety of clients, including the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Rancho Del Oso Nature & History Center, Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge & The Lincoln Heritage Museum.
- Creative Services Manager/Exhibit Designer
  
  South Florida Science Museum
  
  West Palm Beach, FL
  
  Responsible for the design and completion of multiple projects including exhibit transitions, a cutting edge Everglades exhibit. Duties include negotiations of exhibit rental agreements and planning of incoming traveling exhibits, managing and scheduling staff.
- Design Engineer
  
  Luhrs Mainship
  
  Midway, GA
  
  Created assembly line instruction manual for new employees who worked on the 30 Pilot II Yacht to facilitate their smooth transition into the assembly line.
- Curator of Exhibits
  
  Wyoming State Museum
  
  Cheyenne, WY
  
  Responsible for design and curation of new and upcoming museum exhibits, as well as coordinating and soliciting input from museum staff and state archives in the implementation of new museum exhibits. Responsible for traveling exhibit program.
- Business Owner
  
  Santos Design Solutions
  
  Champaign, IL
  
  Built custom models and displays for filmmakers and private collectors. Provided artwork for musicians such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
- Exhibit Designer
  
  Carnegie Science Center
  
  Pittsburgh, PA
  
  Designed many key components for the high profile and sophisticated traveling exhibit, Zap! Surgery Beyond The Cutting Edge & Seascape Aquarium. Designed many components and unique queuing system for UPMC Sportsworks.
Awards

Won two modeling contests at www.starshipmodeler.com

Won two IPMS Bronze Medals

Army achievement medal with oak-leaf cluster

Overseas tour ribbon

Good conduct medal

German "Schützenschnur" marksmanship award, qualified gold
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