Cornah Willis Email & Phone Number

United States

New York, United States

Formulation and delivery of growth strategies; design and implementation of client and account management systems; market research, marketing strategy, and launch Design and implementation of staff management systems, procedures, and protocols Audience engagement and programming; Corporate relationship management and advancement Partnership and associate management Strategy and project managementFirst Nations best practice and engagement strategyArt Advisory and… Show more Formulation and delivery of growth strategies; design and implementation of client and account management systems; market research, marketing strategy, and launch Design and implementation of staff management systems, procedures, and protocols Audience engagement and programming; Corporate relationship management and advancement Partnership and associate management Strategy and project managementFirst Nations best practice and engagement strategyArt Advisory and SalesBoard secretary and governance Arts Organization Show less

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Strategic partnershipsSalesClient Liaison Artist Liaison

London, England, United Kingdom

Account management and retention Client success managementDepartment/staff managementStrategised and implemented new sale initiativesStrategised and relaunched art department (3- 5 year plan, KPIs, client accounts, competitor analysis) Designed and delivered focused marketing strategy in collaboration with Marketing team (redesigned website, editorial expansion, communication content diversified) Established international programming in Asia, Africa, Middle East… Show more Account management and retention Client success managementDepartment/staff managementStrategised and implemented new sale initiativesStrategised and relaunched art department (3- 5 year plan, KPIs, client accounts, competitor analysis) Designed and delivered focused marketing strategy in collaboration with Marketing team (redesigned website, editorial expansion, communication content diversified) Established international programming in Asia, Africa, Middle East, America, AustraliaImplementation of best practice, diversity, and inclusion initiatives Show less

Restructured and relaunched patron programming (introducing masterclasses and diversifying content on offer) Launched digital engagement/ client liaison platform within a month of employment (pre-recorded, interactive and live events) Expanded commercial gallery relations and event engagement (Sadie Coles, David Zwirner, Gagosian, Hauser and Wirth, Saatchi Yates) Expanded artist studio visits and exclusive interviews (Ian Davenport, Kevin Francis Gray, Conrad Shawcross, Joy Labinjo,… Show more Restructured and relaunched patron programming (introducing masterclasses and diversifying content on offer) Launched digital engagement/ client liaison platform within a month of employment (pre-recorded, interactive and live events) Expanded commercial gallery relations and event engagement (Sadie Coles, David Zwirner, Gagosian, Hauser and Wirth, Saatchi Yates) Expanded artist studio visits and exclusive interviews (Ian Davenport, Kevin Francis Gray, Conrad Shawcross, Joy Labinjo, Mat Collishaw) Established and maintained excellent VIP relations with Blue Chip networks: Frieze, TEFAF, Art Basel, Photo London, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair Account management: acquisitions/collection management Managed permanent team members and freelance staff (remits, wages, and commissions, contracts) Designed and delivered education programming (collaborators: Tate Modern/Britain, Royal Academy, Victoria and Albert) Show less

London, United Kingdom

Established long-term partnerships/relationships with globally reputable art world experts, including: Hauser and Wirth, Gagosian, Pace, Deutsche Bank, TEFAF, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Valentino, Tate and Artsy Designed and launched engagement programmes to attract high-net-worth clients in collaboration with Fine Art Group (UAE), Chanel and Unit London Established and delivered the European and Australian outreach programmes supporting sales locally and online (including Zurich… Show more Established long-term partnerships/relationships with globally reputable art world experts, including: Hauser and Wirth, Gagosian, Pace, Deutsche Bank, TEFAF, The Victoria and Albert Museum, Valentino, Tate and Artsy Designed and launched engagement programmes to attract high-net-worth clients in collaboration with Fine Art Group (UAE), Chanel and Unit London Established and delivered the European and Australian outreach programmes supporting sales locally and online (including Zurich, Paris, Berlin and Sydney) Developed targeted marketing campaigns with the Global Marketing Manager/ Digital team (social media campaigns, EDMs, advertising and editorial) Established, curated and managed five Christies exhibitions annually (Pre-Emerging and Graduate artists) Designed, delivered and coordinated successful experiences across departments, including; Post- War and Contemporary, Old Masters, Jewellery, Islamic, Interiors, art history, wine, fashion, and art business (tax, law, restoration and, primary and secondary markets) Featured journalists, academics and art professionals in our engagement programmes (Melanie Gerlis, Georgina Adams, Tom Flynn) Managed one permanent team members and forty-six freelance staff (remits, wages) Managed departmental finances; produced profit loss statements, delivered exceptional courses within budget Show less

London, United Kingdom

Designed and coordinated successful courses across Art Business, Art In Focus and Art History Managed and executed Christie’s engagement and education courses in London Maintained excellent relations with corporate partners, galleries, museums, publishers, dealers, academics Coordinated academic and events calendar to complement marquee weeks Managed three London locations (logistics, hospitality, resources) Client relations and marketing; managed and strategized the client… Show more Designed and coordinated successful courses across Art Business, Art In Focus and Art History Managed and executed Christie’s engagement and education courses in London Maintained excellent relations with corporate partners, galleries, museums, publishers, dealers, academics Coordinated academic and events calendar to complement marquee weeks Managed three London locations (logistics, hospitality, resources) Client relations and marketing; managed and strategized the client journey Show less

London, United Kingdom

Front of HouseStaff Management*Weekend work alongside full-time role

Chelsea London

supported Head of Retail focused on 'Exhibitionism' by the Rolling Stonesfocused on prints and multiples (UK and international artists)

London, United Kingdom

support for Head of Educationbuilt and presented cross curricular educational programs for KS1 - FE specifically tailored to featured exhibitionsProgramming included; teacher resource packs which provided lesson scaffolds/worksheets/activities for before and after the gallery visitDaily delivery average: five tours and two workshops for various age groups with different capabilities

United Kingdom And Australia

Prior to full time work in the creative industries, I was a classroom teacher and Head of Art Department. social, emotional and educational progress of SEN studentsdesign, developed and deliver all art programs form KS2 to GCSEdifferentiated lessonsmanage the art departments administrations and assistant teacherspromote our presence in the art community

Master Of Business

Postgraduate, Secondary Education And Teaching

Major in Art education. Minor in History.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba