Olivia Stephen Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities:> Philanthropic Development - Identifying new funding sources and building relationships with donors to support project financing.> Event Management and Production - Handling event logistics from planning through execution to ensure smooth operations and stakeholder satisfaction.> Media Management and Website Publication - Managing digital content, including website updates and social media engagement.> Grant Writing - Preparing and submitting detailed grant proposals to align with funder requirements and secure project funding.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities:> Curation - Curating exclusive one-night exhibitions at Flippys bar, my house, and Manzé restaurant, collaborating with artists, musicians, and venues to orchestrate these events.> Event Management - Coordinating event logistics, from initial planning to seamless execution, to ensure operational efficiency and stakeholder contentment. > Writing - Writing exhibition catalogues, art reviews, exhibition critiques (published through Memo Review), artist statements, mini exegeses, and producing a zine.> Event production - Collaborating with artists and venues to ensure flawless execution of exhibitions. Providing support with technical equipment, culinary arrangements, and music coordination.> Art Installation - Engaging with diverse mediums including framed artworks, photographs, projections, decals, musical instruments, and culinary equipment.> Music Curation - Crafting playlists tailored for curated exhibitions and regular rotation at Manzé. Proficient in curating Mauritian, East African, R&B, Hip Hop, and Funk genres, with a focus on highlighting women and artists of colour. Able to accommodate requests and preferences with precision and care.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities:> Event Production- I coordinated company events, meetings, and functions for stakeholders, often with large attendance. > Administrative support - data entry, filing, and scheduling, prioritising an attention to detail. I managed mail and deliveries, maintaining office organisation. > Customer Service - As the first point of contact for customers and visitors, I addressed inquiries professionally.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Responsibilities:> Curatorial Assistance - Learning from Kimba Thompson and Maya Hodge as I contributed to the curation process, gaining invaluable insights into the conceptualisation and execution of exhibitions.> Installation - Hung framed works and photographs, ensuring precise measurements and alignment. Additionally, I assisted artists in placing decal works, maintaining the aesthetic integrity of the exhibition space. I also undertook tasks such as cleaning and replacing billboards, contributing to the promotion of the exhibition, and assisted in lighting setup. Moreover, I engaged in wall and plinth maintenance through sanding and repainting.> Opening nights - setting up a sound system, bar and gallery. Assisted with the bar work and observed the opening of exhibitions.> Administration - I conducted administrative tasks such as data collation from Blak Dot Gallery's website and contributed to the enrichment of the Blak Academy library by uploading relevant books.

Honours, Fine Arts (Curating), 80.750

> Researched alternative curating methods beyond traditional white-cube approach. > Organised events celebrating Mauritian music and food.

Bachelor'S Degree, Art History And Curating, 75.316

Subjects: > 2019 - Design Thinking, Introduction to Visual Culture in Art, Design and Architecture, Drawing 1, Introduction to Art.

High School (Vce), 84.6

Subjects: Studio Design, Art, Business Studies, English, Food Technology