Almost everything has been bought or sold through auctions: antiques, artwork, stamps, jewelry, coins and books being the most common. That’s what auctioneers do best, often specializing in certain goods like jewelry, livestock, orchids, etc. You may have seen them in movies with their rhythmic chanting to keep the steady flow of bids until the last highest bid closes the auction for the item. It is the auctioneer’s job to obtain the best price possible for an item awarding it to the highest bidder.
Auctioneer Resume Template
James B. Kelly
Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan
Phone: 586-114-7156
Objective
To be an auctioneer for a large auction house dealing in antiques and jewelry
Summary of Qualification
- 9 years of experience as an auctioneer for a large auction house.
- Excellent social and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French
Career Experience/Job History
2001 – Present: Auctioneer, Christies
- Gather, inspect and appraise and items for auction
- Peg starting bid price for each item.
- Prepare catalogue of items to be auctioned and have it printed for distribution to bidders.
- Coordinate with the bid manager to ensure any deposit requirements are made and to secure payments of winning bidders.
- Display and arrange merchandise for inspection before the auction
- Know and comment on the history and features of the item being auctioned
- Get the bids with the starting price and adjust the amount as bids advance until the last highest bid closes the sale with the banging of the gavel.
- Arrange for the packaging and shipment of the sold items.
Education
1998 – 2001: Bachelor of Arts in Commerce, Michigan State University
Professional reference will be furnished upon request