Elie Rizel Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

• Assist private collectors in strategic acquisitions to build museum worthy collections featuring featuring works by emerging, and blue chip artists
• Coordinate all logistics for the shipping, receiving, handling, and maintenance of each art collection.
• Maintain client inventory through ArtBase, and FileMaker ensuring all works are documented and updated regularly
• Serve as mediator between the galleries and the collectors to handle the financial transactions of each pieceCreative Consultant:
• Ricardo Seco and New Balance, developed options for the pricing and boxing for the launch of this partnership.
• Datlook, served as art director for the creation of presentations and runway shows, including NYFW for Namilia, Hardeman and Maison the faux.

Miami, Florida, United States

• Collection Management and Curation:
• Assist curator on day-to-day operations and serve as the main point of contact for anything art-related when the curator is not present
• Research on artists part of the collection and write biographies for print materials and the website
• Perform a cost basis analysis of 5,000+ artworks and current market valuation with comps from primary and secondary market information
• Oversee loans to museums by reviewing loan/insurance agreements and making any necessary changes to ensure the safety of the artworks
• Coordinate with galleries and shipping companies for the shipment and installation of new acquisitions (both international and domestic)

New York, New York, United States

• Coordinate, schedule & supervise the shipment of 300+ pieces for new acquisitions, client sales & exhibitions
• Monitor taxation law, customs import bonds, and import duties to support gallery operational strategy
• Manage communications and documentation for loan and purchase agreements with clients: personal,museums, galleries, events and auction houses globally (New York, Ibiza, Miami, Tulum, Los Angeles, London)
• Develop strong relationships with international art logistics company partners, negotiate favorable rates forstorage and shipment, and execute start-to-finish projects (Cadogan Tate, Wellpak, Atelier 4, Gander and White)
• Produce condition and inventory reports, artwork lists, photoshoots, and client quotes to support gallery team
• Reorganize & maintain data systems: server, databases, spreadsheets & folders to track artwork documentation

Miami

A creative agency and popup truck based in Miami. Advised on all aspects of the product development and branding. Conceptualized and executed site-specific installations for numerous events such as the World Red Eye Anniversary and the Young Artist Initiative.

Greater New York City Area

• Manage online, print & event branding for non-profit with the mission of helping children heal through the power of visual art
• Coordinate event communications & registrations
• Optimize advertisements through Google AdWords strategic SEO for target audiences
• Create collateral for press packets, board meetings, fundraiser auction & client art installations
• Researched & recommended strategic suppliers & vendors for procurement process
• Tracked and updated SalesForce.com database of interactions with clients, suppliers, & donors

Greater Boston Area

• Process trades, cash movement, and settlements for equities, futures and foreign exchanges with 5 key accounts including Bridgewater Associates and DavidsonKempner Capital Management.
• Directly support client relationship management, account planning, reviewing P&L with client
• Monitor transaction activity to ensure trades are completed as planned, and resolve unusual activity by investigating with brokers and following up with firm’s client counterparties
• Create end-of-day pricing reviews and management reports to summarize firm activity across accounts, highlighting issues and actions taken or required by leadership

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• Tracked daily inventory for hospital gown supply company, supervising order fulfillment
• Led account communication with suppliers, distributors and potential new customers
• Prepared, translated contracts in English and Spanish for international distribution deals

Venezuela

• Prepared month-end financial reports, forecasting for Hispanic-market supplement co.
• Managed physical inventory tracking from central warehouse to distribution locations
• Researched potential new client targets to contribute to company’s market growth plan
• Processed invoicing to accounts payable, monitored budget and audited unusual activity

Venezuela

• Shadowed day-to-day and long-term strategy operations of a multinational leader specializing in luxury timepiece distribution across three major Latin American markets
• Managed CEO’s daily agenda, liaising between operations, strategy and board demands
• Supported board of directors, coordinating meetings, materials, and finance updates
• Drafted c-suite reports and e-mail communications to employees, board and clients

Venezuela

• Managed brand presence and inventory at multimillion dollar fine jewelry retail center
• Performed high-worth luxury goods client services, meeting monthly sales targets
• Processed sales, managing cash flow and register accounting at key store counter

Bachelor'S Degree, Global Business And Finance

Activities and Societies: International Student Association

High School