Bari, Apulia, Italy
Art historian, independent researcher and Gallery Assistant with exceptional customer service and decision making skills. Extremely organized, efficient and flexible, and solution-oriented. Strong work ethic, professional demeanor and great initiative. Proficiency at quickly learning new procedures and taking ownership of diverse projects.
▪ Worked with gallery director on the execution of upcoming exhibitions ▪ Provided gallery reception and information to visitors, managed day-to-day operations ▪ Communicated and scheduled appointments with artists, collectors, curators and journalists ▪ Attending events with the Director or on his behalf ▪ Acted as installation coordinator for the set-up and dismantling of exhibitions, booths at art fairs ▪ Sale assistance at international art fairs (ART BRUSSELS, ART ROTTERDAM, ARTISSIMA, ARTEFIERA, VOLTA BASEL, ART COLOGNE, ART BERLIN) ▪ Monitored and kept track of supplies and budget, prepared venue for events ▪ Managed social media profiles of the gallery (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), website’s content and newsletter (Mailchimp) ▪ Organized paperwork and application for art festival, art fairs, exhibitions ▪ Word Processing (Press Releases, Artist statements, Labeling, Artists Portfolio) ▪ worked with individual artists, develop relationships with new artists, and extend relationships with established artists from the gallery 'stable' ▪ Selected artworks with the director, overseeing the type of artwork sold ▪ Logistics and arranged transportation of works to and from the gallery, both nationally and internationally ▪ General administration, finance and accounts (German tax system) ▪ Managed the database with contacts ▪ Managed the gallery's stores and inventory
▪Conducted classes to children of different levels (Pk2 - Middle School) ▪Organized animated play-filled language immersion classes with enriching activities including arts and crafts, original vocabulary-building songs, storytelling, games, drama ▪Provided presentations about the language history, literature and art history ▪Delivered special projects for different classes
▪ Coordinated with the curator the design and renovation of exhibits ▪Conducted general tours of the Museum for children and adults ▪Participated in Museum planning processes and in educational programs ▪Provided the museum with educational material ▪Participated in media and public relations events as assigned ▪Assumed the duties of the Curator during absences