-Collaborates with healthcare, hospitality, and corporate clients to understand their design aesthetics, budget parameters, and desired functionalities for their art needs.-Sources and curates artwork selections tailored to each project, ensuring thematic coherence and visual impact.-Presentes comprehensive proposals featuring artist information, artwork details, and pricing breakdowns.-Negotiates contracts and manages client accounts to ensure smooth project execution… Show more -Collaborates with healthcare, hospitality, and corporate clients to understand their design aesthetics, budget parameters, and desired functionalities for their art needs.-Sources and curates artwork selections tailored to each project, ensuring thematic coherence and visual impact.-Presentes comprehensive proposals featuring artist information, artwork details, and pricing breakdowns.-Negotiates contracts and manages client accounts to ensure smooth project execution and client satisfaction.-Cultivates strong relationships with artists, galleries, and vendors to maintain a diverse art inventory.-Successfully contributes to the company achieving annual sales goals and profit margin through strategic art buying, project management, and the implementation of new project management software to better track budgets, workflows, and client touchbacks.Skills:Art History & Market TrendsClient Relationship ManagementProject Management & Budget NegotiationSales & Account ManagementDesign & CurationArt Research & SourcingBusiness Development Show less

-Forge strategic partnerships with local galleries, art institutions, and community organizations to promote inclusivity and expand outreach efforts.-Develop and manage a wide range of programs aimed at fostering creativity, self-expression, and empowerment within the disability community.-Utilize social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to promote exhibitions and engage with diverse audiences.-Increased visibility and recognition of disabled artists… Show more -Forge strategic partnerships with local galleries, art institutions, and community organizations to promote inclusivity and expand outreach efforts.-Develop and manage a wide range of programs aimed at fostering creativity, self-expression, and empowerment within the disability community.-Utilize social media platforms and digital marketing strategies to promote exhibitions and engage with diverse audiences.-Increased visibility and recognition of disabled artists, resulting in a 30% growth in artist participation and a 50% increase in attendance at exhibitions.-Curate and oversee exhibitions that amplify the voices of disabled artists, showcasing their unique talents and perspectives.-Built and managed a comprehensive sales inventory system for over 2,000 products, ensuring accurate tracking and efficient order fulfillment.-Established and optimized an online store, enhancing customer experience and expanding the organization's reach to a broader market.-Developed a database from scratch to centralize inventory, project, and client information, improving data management and analysis.-Analyzed sales data and market trends to inform marketing, resulting in a 66% sales increase within the first year and a projected 43% growth for the fiscal year 2023.-Trained and supervised associates, providing guidance on customer service, product knowledge, and inventory management.Skills:Art DirectionProgram DevelopmentRelationship BuildingCommunity EngagementEquity and Social JusticeCuratorial ExpertiseSales ManagementInventory ControlDatabase ManagementProject CoordinationDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsCreative ThinkingTechnology Integration Show less

Managed a prestigious art inventory valued at over $20 million, ensuring its safekeeping, organization, and accurate documentation.Coordinated complex logistics for shipping fine art internationally to art fairs, museums, and exhibitions, ensuring timely and secure delivery.Oversaw the sales fulfillment process, liaising with buyers to provide exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe arrival of purchased artwork.Developed and implemented new policies and… Show more Managed a prestigious art inventory valued at over $20 million, ensuring its safekeeping, organization, and accurate documentation.Coordinated complex logistics for shipping fine art internationally to art fairs, museums, and exhibitions, ensuring timely and secure delivery.Oversaw the sales fulfillment process, liaising with buyers to provide exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe arrival of purchased artwork.Developed and implemented new policies and workflows for inventory management, resulting in improved efficiency and accuracy in tracking and cataloging artwork.Streamlined workflow within the database system, optimizing data entry processes and enhancing accessibility for the entire team.Conducted art couriering responsibilities, personally delivering artwork to various locations within the country with utmost care and security.Collaborated with leading scholars worldwide as a researcher to determine the origin and provenance of artworks acquired by the firm.Made significant contributions to art historical studies through discoveries and insights, adding value and prestige to the gallery's inventory.Authored catalog descriptions and publications showcasing gallery artworks, employing captivating language and accurate art historical context.Served as the primary copyeditor for all gallery publications, ensuring grammatical precision, consistency, and adherence to style guidelines. Show less

Managed a team of freelancers and designers, overseeing book design, page layout, and copyediting processes to ensure high-quality publications.Collaborated with contractors to produce ebook and audiobook versions of hard copy publications, expanding the accessibility and reach of the organization's content.Maintained and managed the back catalog, ensuring accurate inventory records and timely reordering to sustain product availability.Coordinated with printing vendors… Show more Managed a team of freelancers and designers, overseeing book design, page layout, and copyediting processes to ensure high-quality publications.Collaborated with contractors to produce ebook and audiobook versions of hard copy publications, expanding the accessibility and reach of the organization's content.Maintained and managed the back catalog, ensuring accurate inventory records and timely reordering to sustain product availability.Coordinated with printing vendors and supervised the ordering of additional print runs, optimizing inventory management and minimizing stockouts.Ensured adherence to production schedules, coordinating timelines and deliverables with internal teams and external stakeholders.Implemented efficient workflows and standardized processes, enhancing productivity and reducing production turnaround times.Conducted thorough quality checks and proofreading to maintain the integrity and accuracy of published materials.Collaborated closely with authors, providing guidance and support throughout the production process to ensure their vision and goals were realized.Developed and maintained strong relationships with freelancers, designers, and contractors, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment. Show less

Collaborated with contributors of a renowned research publication focused on the social, political, and scientific history of mapping.Ensured the accuracy and integrity of publications by working closely with contributors, conducting thorough research and fact-checking.Copyedited all entries to ensure adherence to grammar, style, and clarity, maintaining the publication's high editorial standards.Formatted reference materials according to the Chicago Manual of Style… Show more Collaborated with contributors of a renowned research publication focused on the social, political, and scientific history of mapping.Ensured the accuracy and integrity of publications by working closely with contributors, conducting thorough research and fact-checking.Copyedited all entries to ensure adherence to grammar, style, and clarity, maintaining the publication's high editorial standards.Formatted reference materials according to the Chicago Manual of Style, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the publication.Assisted in the development of a comprehensive style guide, providing guidance to contributors and maintaining editorial consistency.Engaged in collaborative decision-making processes with colleagues, contributing to editorial discussions and shaping the overall direction of the publication.Played a key role in writing successful grants to prestigious funding bodies such as the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), securing financial support for the publication's research and initiatives. Show less