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Managing the successful delivery of permanent & temporary exhibitions for the UK and international museums, adhering to current practices and legislation for touring programmes.

Managing end-to-end logistics for the safe and efficient international transportation of high value, artworks and fine art commodities; Deliver high quality and cost effective services to existing and new clients. Target potential new clients and market sectors to generate increased margins and profitability. Provide project management and co-ordination to fulfil all operational requirements on behalf of the company.More specific my role involves:- Handling complex and technical projects, working with experienced fine art technicians to find logistical solutions.- Shipping and packing, adapting to specific client needs and requirements.- Inventory management, including checking and processing accurate information with high attention to fine details.- Arranging client viewings specific to client requirements.- Building & maintaining client relationships.- Working on a bespoke computer system tailored to company.- Dealing with other sectors such as local councils and parking suspensions.- Processing receiving and releasing artworks.- Dealing with urgent queries or changes with strong attention to details, communicating with all involved.- Invoicing clients and processing payments.- Liaising with Bond, Import and Export departments.- Aviation security trained.

London, England, United Kingdom

My role involves working closely with museums, ensuring that all internal processes are followed (GIS, delivery of exhibition projects in timely manner)● Completion of the necessary paperwork for shipping, installation, de-installation, packing and transportation of art works.● Processing of import and export procedures (NIRU, bonded stock and temporary admission)● Export licence applications● CITES licence applications● Following of Known Consignor and AVSEC procedures.● Preparation of estimates for shipping and transport of art works to andfrom national and international exhibitions● Liaison with clients and UK lenders (National Galleries, private lenders and commercialgalleries) and following of their packing, collection and delivery procedures.● Managing of all aspects of national and international shipping (including updatingsystems, invoicing, packing and delivery notes and export instructions)● Coordination of exhibition projects● Liaison with case making facility and operations department

London, England, United Kingdom

As Collections Project Officer I work towards the preparation of a new exhibition gallery as part of its re-development. Utilising new barcoding and inventory approaches and techniques, I deliver and facilitate the preparation work required for the decant of the Challenge of Materials gallery.I am responsible for the preparation work for around 500 objects ahead of their removal and relocation into storage. Liaising and collaborating with Curatorial, Conservation, Registration teams and contractors I ensure the successful delivery of the project within the agreed timeframe and to budget.

London, United Kingdom

I was playing an active role within the FuturePlan transformation of the Museum, joining the project team and helping to shape and develop one of the three permanent galleries in activating the V&A’s world leading to inspire, equip and empower audiences with creative skills for today’s world, in ways that are locally responsive and globally relevant.What is more I worked closely with and assist the Exhibitions Manager and Senior Exhibitions Manager on temporary exhibitions, touring exhibitions, displays and gallery renewals. Deputise when required for the Exhibitions Manager and take sole responsibility for occasional smaller projects as necessary.

London, United Kingdom

My main role involved the administrative support of the project plus I was acting as the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Also, I produced the object list of 193 artworks along with the loan paperwork (GIS applications). Later I organised the shipping arrangements and schedule with MoMart and Moveart. I had to monitor the expenditure of the loans shipment from the collection up to the delivery plus the expenses of the build. Finally, I produced the internal condition reports and assisted the conservation department during the preliminary conservation assessment of the incoming loans. Last but not least I assisted the prints and drawings department on the uninstallation of the exhibits and I contacted lenders and shipping agents for the safe transportation of the loans.

Bovington Camp, Dorset, United Kingdom

• Supporting the commercial team in the operation of visitor events• Dealing with sales of retail merchandise including cash handling. • Providing general visitor information• Liaising with museum wardens on daily event schedules• Sales of admission and events tickets

Bovington Camp, Dorset, United Kingdom

• Involved in collections management and digitalising documents and archives• Developed educational programs• Curatorial assistant • Marketing assistant (social media)

Leicester, United Kingdom

Ambassador at UnibudyAn online platform that lets prospective university applicants connect with enrolled students at their targeted programmes in the UK.My position involves:- Promoting the website on campus and on social media- Getting new users to sign up on the platform- Collecting feedback from current and prospective users (new features, updates, etc.)- Contacting international high schools and introducing them to the platform.- Creating a network of high-school students that will promote the website on their campuses and help organise events there

Thessaloniki, Greece

• Digitalising collection intern• Trained in social media marketing for cultural applications and services

Master'S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Board member of the Museum Society - School of museum studies

Bachelor'S Degree, Museology/Museum Studies

Activities and Societies: Exhibition Designer "Time's Machine" (11.06.2009-15.06.2009) Member of the Student Union (2010-2011) President.