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Professional Summary
Skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong verbal communication
  • Extremely organized
  • Profficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Team leadership
  • Staff development
Work History
Junior Camp Counselor, 06/2015 to 08/2017
 Rockaway Artists Alliance, Inc. – Rockaway Park, NY
Gallery Greeter, 07/2016 to 08/2016
 Rockaway Artists Alliance - sTudio 7 Gallery – Rockaway Park, NY
Education
High School Diploma: 2015
 The Mary Louis Academy - NY
  • Student Body Secretary (Freshman & Senior Years)
Bachelor of Arts: Environmental Studies, 2019
 State University of New York at Plattsburgh - Plattsburgh, NY
  • Dean's List, [Spring,2016]
  • Minors in Environmental Science and Planning
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Summary

Arts & Heritage Program Officer with experience working for not-for-profit organizations, connecting with local artists, and working with Indigenous communities across Canada.


I am very much looking forward to further immersing myself into the vibrant arts community here in Toronto. Thank you for your Consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Education
2016
Bachelor of Arts: Art History & Theory of Art
 University of Ottawa - Ottawa, ON
  • Leona K. Riggs Scholarship
  • University of Ottawa Entry Scholarship
  • Scotiabank Arts Entry Scholarship
Work History
Co-Curator Breaking Point – Ottawa

http://breakingpoint2013.tumblr.com/

  • Solely responsible for fundraising the exhibition.
  • Contacted artists to participate and organized installation scheduling.
  • Assisted artists with the installation of their pieces, found solutions to changing requests, and prevented issues before they could occur.
  • Contributed to the assembly of the online catalogue.
  • The exhibition was published on Art & Science Journal, YowLab, and Apt613.
Gallery Associate - Intern Peter Triantos Galleries – Toronto
  • Educated gallery visitors on the artist and his work, made lasting relationships with clients, conducted sales, and helped with administrative duties.
  • Proved an ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality when interacting with clients, their purchases, and personal information.
  • Utilized prior knowledge on proper art handling and gallery operations.
  • Created online catalogues and social media posts to be published on the website and social media platforms.
Program Assistant - Indigenous Arts & Stories Historica Canada – Toronto, ON
  • Increased the program's participant numbers by 42% by implementing new outreach methods and narrowing outreach recipients.
  • Assisted with the production of educational learning tools and promotional materials for the Indigenous Arts & Stories program.
  • Conducted outreach to Indigenous-focused organizations, students, youth organizations, teachers, community groups, school boards, classrooms, and Indigenous Nations across Canada.
  • Organized and personally conducted multiple community and school-based art workshops with Indigenous youth across Canada.
  • Represented the Indigenous Arts & Stories program at events and conferences.
  • Handled and catalogued all art and writing submitted to the program.
  • Managed all social media platforms.
06/2019 to Current
Program Officer - The Memory Project Historica Canada – Toronto, ON
  • Coordinated events involving students, veterans, currently serving Canadian Forces members, educators, and community leaders.
  • Supported the coordinator during the planning and attending of Memory Project events.
  • Utilized patience and understanding when communicating with veterans, individuals with PTSD, and sensitive information.
  • Reached out to educators across Canada to encourage them to utilize the program and its educational resources in their classrooms.
  • Created promotional materials and managed social media platforms.
  • Updated and managed documents as related to the program's archive and volunteer database.
Accomplishments
  • My research on Canadian artist Goodridge Roberts was entered into The Ottawa Art Gallery Archives following multiple visits to The Queen's University Library and The National Gallery of Canada Archives.
  • My final project Biological Manipulation within Art and its Ethical Implications was chosen to be presented to the University of Ottawa Board and The Ottawa Arts Council to represent the University's Art History program.
  • Interview with Cindy Stelmackowich at Enriched Bread Studios was published in the 2017 Ottawa University publication Millefeuilles.
Skills
  • Strong Verbal, Organizational & Written Skills
  • Employee On-boarding & Training
  • Reliable, Punctual & Professional Attitude
  • Budgeting
  • Schedule Management
  • Client Relations
  • Copy Editing
  • MailChimp
  • Photoshop
  • Excel, Word, & Powerpoint
  • Museum Systems Database (TMS)
  • Canva
  • Hootsuite
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Professional Summary
Resourceful and organized Gallerist with an academic and professional background in applied Art History. Accomplished in the development of Fine Art events, building attendance, and in increasing sales.
Skills
  • Workplace leadership skills including supervision
  • Personable, and able to work in a group environment
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Ability to network with regional artists
  • Skilled in event staging work
  • Orchestrate social media, public relations, and advertising
  • Project oriented and organized
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Work History
Gallery Manager and Assistant Project Manager 03/2017 to Current
IS Fine Art & Design / Ian Stallings Design – San Francisco, CA
  • Manage gallery operations and sales
  • Communicate with artists for exhibition designs, curation, and framing/display purposes
  • Handle, prepare, and price incoming works for exhibition
  • Coordinate and host public monthly gallery events
  • Package art with proper art handling techniques for safe storage
  • Design, install, and disassemble monthly gallery exhibitions
  • Prepare transportation documentation for pieces shipped to buyers or galleries
  • Write monthly articles on Gallery events
  • Manage social media campaigns and PR for the both IS: Fine Art & Design and Ian Stallings Design
  • Budget and track expenses of hard and soft goods for clients
  • Support the Lead Designer in daily operational tasks
  • Conduct site visitations and installation management at client homes and offices
  • Interface with design team members, including contractors, consultants, fabricators, architects and regulatory agencies
  • Facilitate design requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options
Registration and Curatorial Staff Intern 08/2016 to 01/2017
Stillwell Fine Arts Gallery – San Francisco, CA 94132
  • Collaborated with production team on all aspects of art installations
  • Led and conducted educational tours for university classes and visitors
  • Experienced in proper art registration techniques including; condition reporting, art handling, packing and unpacking fine art
  • Researched current and emerging artists for future exhibitions
  • Worked with the artists to make sure their work was properly displayed
  • Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing materials
  • Worked as a part of a curatorial team, designing and developing exhibitions
Assistant 04/2016 to 01/2017
Department of Secondary Education – San Francisco, CA 94132
  • Organized all new hire, security, and temporary employee paperwork
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while handling follow-ups
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
  • Managed office supplies, vendors, organization, and budgets
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to a fixed office budget
  • Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings, and staff events
  • Advised students on relevant information about academic and personal services offered by the Department
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Art History 2016 San Francisco State University - 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA. 94112
Additional Information
Outside Work Experience
  • Worked as a Resident Advisor for San Francisco State University
  • Supervised staff at Santa Barbara Roasting Company
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Summary
Ambitious student who has completed coursework in international business and politics. Detail-oriented with a strong technical skills and the ability to learn concepts quickly. Possesses strong interpersonal skills and a desire for a career in law. 
Skills
  • Cooperative team member
  • Team leadership
  • Computer proficient
  • Extremely organized
  • Quick learner
  • Attention to detail
Experience
Financial Aid Office Counselor 08/2014 to Current Palm Beach Atlantic University

Perform a variety of clerical duties including directing student walk-ins, answering phone calls, and responding to email inquiries.

Increase awareness of the participation in student financial aid programs such as SALT Assist financial aid counselors in presenting loan repayment options to first-year students as an American Student Assistance ambassador.

Manage, track, and file documentation while maintaining student confidentiality Get Fit with Gen.
Marketing Assistant 05/2016 to Current Get Fit with Gen Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Managing the firm's social media accounts and using the platforms to effectively reach the target market.

Running email marketing campaigns to stay in touch with new and existing clients and strengthen the overall network of the firm.

 

 

 

 

Generating reports that allow the firm to track its performance and efficiency during the global expansion.

Using the data and statistics generated by performance reports to enhance the strategy and process of entering new markets.

Elementary School Bible Teacher 07/2018 to Current Royal Poinciana Chapel West Palm Beach, FL Strategically planning and developing lesson plans to teach students the curriculum set forth by the chapel.
Welcome Desk Attendant 01/2016 to 07/2017 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL

Assist in the organizational of departmental events.

Screen and direct phone inquiries, answering student and parent questions.

Manage production of promotional materials.
Gallery Interpreter *Outreach Teacher 05/2014 to 07/2014 Young at Art Davie, FL

Birthday party host

Gallery interpreter

Outreach teacher
Education and Training
Rinker School of Business May 2017 Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach , FL

Major in International Business

Minor in Politics

GPA: 3.6503
High School Diploma May 2014 Archbishop McCarthy High School Davie, Florida
GPA: 4.46
Activities and Honors
President of Global Network Society (August 2014 - May 2017)
Presidential Ambassador (August 2015 - May 2017)
Sigma Beta Delta (Fall 2016 - Present)
Pi Sigma Alpha (Spring 2017 - Present)
Flag Football Broward Player of the Year (May 2014)
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Community Service
Royal Poinciana Chapel: July 2016, December 2016, July 2017 
Women in the Window: Feb 2015, Nov 2015, Feb 2016
Young at Art Children's Museum: July 20 - June 2014
Kiwanis Club of Broward County: December 2012, 2013, and 2015​

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