Following the closure of Haunch of Venison, an ancillary business of Christie’s International PLC, in May 2013, I have been Project Managing the Haunch of Venison close-down. This includes (but is not limited to):Working with Christie’s Global Strategy Director to ensure the closure is completed within a given budget, and is legally soundWorking alongside the legal department on complex issues including non-payment and debt until resolutionClosure and reconciliation of Temporary Import GuaranteeThe movement of over 10,000 artworks to artists / clientsLiaising with Christie’s Specialist and Chairman’s Office on sales strategy for stock works, using expertise gained at “HOV”Data cleansing and database handover, including working with database developers to maximise efficiency in this processArchiving and file management in keeping with file retention guidelinesManaging and liaising with debtors

Managing the day to day running of the London Gallery to allow the Managing director focus on long-term strategy. My duties included:Overseeing the planning and delivery of up to 14 exhibitions annually, including the management of a budget up of to £1 million (which in 2012 I delivered 10% under budget), preparing contracts, managing events and logisticsBusiness planning and scheduling gallery activities 6 months in advanceOverseeing the booking of all advertising and working with Head of PR identifying new advertising and PR opportunities Managing of Front of House, assistant and intern staffManaging and maintaining the gallery database, including identifying and implementing new system functionsManaging Art Fair applications and administration including all logistics and budgets Office management – ensuring the smooth running of all office systems, coordinating small and large scale office moves including the 2011 relocation of the gallery HR duties, including maintaining new starter and leaver procedures, training on systems and Health and Safety, conducting VDU assessments Liaising with IT department to manage timely reporting and handling of performance issues, system upgrades and maintenance Liaising with the Legal team on contracts and templates for complex Secondary sales, consignment agreements and artist agreementsAssisting the Managing Director on big picture strategies and ad hoc projects

I was promoted to this position in advance of the galleries relocation in July 2011, my duties included:Attending weekly meetings with the Architect and design team, advising on functionality and helping problem solving for the extensive redesign and fit out of the gallery and offices spacesManaging service contracts including cleaners, window cleaners and suppliersManaging the Front of House areas over two high profile locationsRunning the prestigious internship programme for the gallery, managing and training up to six full time interns on 3 and 6 month specialist positions

Working with the Business Director & Communications Director in the design and budget for the creation of the bookshop in Feb 2009. Sourcing furniture, designing the layout & gaining stock, I was solely responsible for the successful management of the bookshop which at peak times had takings of up to £10,000 a monthDay to day duties including, stock control & ordering, working closely with publishers and distributors, daily accounting and financial reporting to Directors on a weekly basisWorking with Artists and Artist Managers to commission limited edition prints and artworks for sale in the bookshop, negotiating budgets and design Organised our application for, and ran the Haunch of Venison stand at the London Art Book Fair, successfully representing the gallery at the fair and responsible for presenting a full financial report to senior management after the fair.