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New York, New York, United States

Author and maintain seller guidelines to ensure marketplace quality; conduct regular inventory review to maintain overall health of marketplace; provide seller guidance, training, and development to drive sales; mitigate risk and provide buyer assistance and protection regarding high value transactions; consult on the supply strategy within the Fine Art vertical; strategize lead sourcing using market expertise and industry networking; review all seller applications and Business Development generated leads; field inventory and advise the VIP private client sales team; cross-functionally advise on company initiatives including, product development, merchandising campaigns, and market data projects.

Remotely identify and provide fair market value estimates reports for artworks; assist with consigning artworks with auction houses; compose reports relating to the authenticity of artworks based on stylistic comparison, scholarly research, and analyses.

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Conduct due diligence authentication for paintings, works on paper, sculptures and prints published on the auction site; advise Sales Teams on value and consignor expectations; work with Customer and Seller Service Departments to manage client satisfaction and feedback as it relates to the Art category; advise Executive Team on auction and e-commerce operations, policies, and standards; offer art item and collection evaluations and market appraisals.

San Francisco Bay Area

Field consignments, collect, and prepare inventory for upcoming auctions on a monthly basis; catalog and edit auction catalogs comprising of 400 paintings, prints, and sculptures; research and ensure art authenticity; provide fair market appraisal for art objects and advise clients on collections; prepare and host auction previews; auction clerk and assist during monthly auctions.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Managed and ensured authentication for all paintings, works on paper, sculptures and prints published on the auction site; developed and managed training programs as it relates to the Art category; managed published content as it relates to the Art category; worked with Marketing Department to ensure art collections were promoted and merchandised properly; worked with Customer and Seller Service Departments to manage client satisfaction and feedback as it relates to the Art category; worked with Product Development to develop efficient and accurate cataloging processes; worked with Sales Department to ensure the level of quality of consigned items; offered art item and collection evaluations and market appraisals; traveled and made public appearances as needed to represent the Art Department and EBTH.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Edited item descriptions in a concise and appealing manner, performed item research using web resources, reference materials and expert contacts, developed a legal knowledge of issues surrounding various items, worked directly with organizers, photographers, and homeowners to ensure a high level of integrity and service, developed training and knowledge base for catalogers and attribution employees, ensured quality and accuracy of content company-wide.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Discovered and researched items such as artwork, decorative pieces, furniture, jewelry and more, wrote concise and appealing descriptions, edited content, managed project productivity and logistics, worked directly with photographers and homeowners to ensure a high level of integrity and service, and assisted with the fulfillment and pick-up process for sold items.

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Developed and implemented office organization, researched potential commissions, drafted contracts, produced and processed invoices for commissions and sub-contractors, balanced budgets and payroll, coordinated project logistics, updated and oversaw social media outlets.

Arranged travel, transportation, and housing for ninety cast and crew members, maintained policies and procedures between the parent company and presenting theatres, produced company-wide memos and city information, and administered many pursuits in order to maintain the comfort and happiness of the cast and crew.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Assisted Building Curator with daily responsibilities, preserved facilities’ appearance and cleanliness, organized and maintained filing system and database, and upheld facilities’ codes and regulations.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Obtained visitor information and evaluations, guided visitors through exhibitions and museums’ grounds, sold memberships, and provided assistance during events.

Savannah, Georgia Area

Researched potential funders for events and exhibits, collected geographic and demographic information, drafted proposals, updated and maintained filing system and donor database, and assisted Grants Manager with daily responsibilities.

Savannah, Ga

Guided undergraduate students through required art history courses, encouraged productive study techniques, edited research papers and provided counsel.

Certificate, Art Law

Certificate, Small Business Accounting

Bfa, Art History, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Art History Society, Peer Tutor