Resume

Work
Experience

2022 - Present

Lead Gallery Assistant, IA&A at Hillyer

Initiates and leads the development of monthly plans for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok) and email marketing campaigns (including press releases and newsletters), crafting original content such as digital and physical flyers, brochures, promotional visuals, and videos to enhance participation in programs and events throughout month-long exhibitions, consequently heightening artist visibility and exhibition awareness.
Oversees the monthly implementation of gallery exhibitions, either independently or by collaborating with artists to install artwork, performing preliminary maintenance of gallery walls and spaces, and creating and affixing exhibition labels for monthly displays, ensuring punctual and refined installations. Collaboratively directs a team of part-time gallery assistants and volunteers for both public and private events such as First Fridays, Second Saturdays, Third Thursdays, artist talks, and workshops to enrich visitor experiences.
Supervises and administers the JoinIT Membership Management System (MMS), directs member recruitment and retention initiatives by devising exclusive benefits and discounts, and collaborates in the coordination of member events to elevate engagement levels.

2021 - 2022

Gallery Assistant, IA&A at Hillyer

Assisted Gallery Director with maintaining and updating digital signage and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube).
Assisted Gallery Director with public programs, private events, tours of the gallery and with the visitor experience.

2020 - 2021

Gallery Manager, Honshin Fine Art

Continued performing all duties related to Sales Associate, as well as conceived and executed designs for the gallery's website, marketing catalogs, brochures, and informational handouts, both for on-site and offsite initiatives.
Enhanced customer-business relations service by integrating streamlined and punctual communication protocols.
Elevated team productivity and knowledge acquisition through adept training, leadership, and communication strategies.
Revised the archival and inventory intake processes/systems to yield heightened operational efficiency.
Orchestrated off-site exhibitions and installations, collaborating with external business proprietors and managers.

2019 - 2020

Sales Associate, Honshin Fine Art

Interacted with patrons to provide insights on artists and artworks, fostering their curiosity and driving sales closures.
Entrusted with the tasks of initiating, upholding, and concluding gallery operations to ensure security, while effectively managing a high volume of incoming customers.

2018 - 2019

Assistant Manager, Creative Gateways, LLC

Continued performing all duties related to Sales Associate, as well as managed a team of four employees and acted as the liaison for more than 75 artists across two gallery spaces.
Oversaw payroll operations and ensured diligent cash management protocols.
Recruited accomplished artists, skillfully negotiating consignment terms and artworks.
Conceptualized and executed monthly exhibitions and facilitated weekly art rotations.
Revitalized filing systems and enhanced archival protocols for improved efficiency.
Contributed to the strategic design and implementation of advertising and marketing initiatives

2018 - 2018

Gallery Associate, Creative Gateways, LLC

Conducted interviews with featured artists and co-authored monthly blog posts aimed at enlightening the public about the following: artist backgrounds, artistic methods, recent creations, behind-the- scenes insights, and other pertinent developments.
Photographed and edited artwork utilizing Adobe Photoshop for the purposes of artwork documentation and crafting social media visuals.

Education

2019

Northern Arizona University | Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Minor in Art History

2020

Ideal Coaching Global | Certificate

Executive Leadership Track for Advanced Leadership Competencies

Skills
& Expertise

Social Media Management

Development of monthly plans for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)
Crafting original content for social media

Content Creation

Creating digital and physical flyers, brochures, promotional visuals, and videos
Crafting original content for email marketing campaigns, including press releases and newsletters

Exhibition Management

Overseeing monthly gallery exhibitions
Installing artwork and performing preliminary maintenance of gallery spaces
Creating and affixing exhibition labels

Team Leadership

Directing a team of part-time gallery assistants and volunteers
Leading teams for public and private events (e.g., First Fridays, Second Saturdays, Third Thursdays, artist talks, workshops)

Membership Management

Supervising and administering the JoinIT Membership Management System (MMS)
Directing member recruitment and retention initiatives
Collaborating in the coordination of member events

Event Coordination

Organizing and leading public and private events
Enhancing visitor experiences during events

Marketing and Communication

Managing digital signage and social media platforms
Designing website content, marketing catalogs, brochures, and informational handouts
Improving customer-business relations through communication protocols

Sales and Customer Service

Interacting with patrons to provide insights on artists and artworks
Driving sales closures
Managing a high volume of incoming customers

Operational Management

Initiating, upholding, and concluding gallery operations
Ensuring diligent cash management and overseeing payroll operations
Revising archival and inventory intake processes/systems

Artistic Collaboration and Recruitment

Recruiting artists and negotiating consignment terms
Conducting interviews with featured artists
Collaborating with external business proprietors for off-site exhibitions

Advertising and Marketing Initiatives

Conceptualizing and executing advertising strategies
Implementing monthly exhibitions and weekly art rotations

Administrative Skills

Managing team productivity and training
Revitalizing filing systems and enhancing archival protocols

Photography and Editing

Photographing and editing artwork using Adobe Photoshop
Creating visuals for social media and artwork documentation