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London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

London Area, United Kingdom

For over a decade I have worked in renowned global companies across the primary and secondary art and luxury markets. From Sotheby’s Worldwide to Australia’s largest commercial gallery, whether in London, Berlin or Melbourne, I have loved driving growth in this fascinating industry.As a consultant in Business Development & Marketing, I bring this experience to bear for clients in Fine Art & Luxury. – Researching, developing and delivering integrated strategies to deliver growth.– Copywriting & creative direction across media.– SEO and website structuring.– Digital & traditional media advertising strategy.– Proposal writing & design.DM for more info.

London, England, United Kingdom

As Head of Marketing, I conceive and execute campaigns across web, social media and press for auction promotion, brand awareness and consignment. From display and press advertising to press releases and proposals, all marketing materials combine our distinct brand aesthetic with effective copy.Founded in 2017, Elmwood’s is a transparent and modern alternative to traditional auction houses. We are at the forefront of the Jewellery, Watch and Luxury auction market in the United Kingdom, holding over 70 auctions annually. Our zero seller’s commission model puts the client first, bringing a disruptor ethos to a highly traditional industry.

Berlin, Germany

I managed the Berlin premises of the Michael Reid gallery group. Comprising six galleries in Australia and one in the German capital, Michael Reid is the leading international Australian art gallery. In Berlin, our programme focuses on First Nations art, working directly with community-owned art centres to champion the vital and contemporary voices within Indigenous Australian culture. As with our galleries in Australia, we also represent non-Indigenous Australian artists, with a particular focus on photographic art.As well as managing the Berlin gallery, I worked closely with colleagues across the company on communications strategy and integrated campaigns.

Melbourne, Australia

I oversaw Marketing and Communications for Smith & Singer (formerly trading as Sotheby's Australia) – expanding their operations through client and business development strategies, while managing the Graphic Design and Marketing teams. The role required a high level of organisation, moving fluidly between writing copy, overseeing the creation and distribution of our marketing and communications materials, managing the teams responsible for these projects, and proactively identifying opportunities to grow Smith & Singer's position in the market in both advisory and sales capacities.

London, United Kingdom

As a Specialist Proposal Writer & Project Manager, I write documents and presentations securing consignments at the highest level for Sotheby's internationally. These proposals span collecting categories and demographics – including multi-national corporations and private individuals – and involve market analysis, potential sale strategies and a tailored marketing strategy. The objective of each project varies, from high-level sale consignments of renowned collections to establishing a relationship with a client on an advisory basis, each are unified by the positioning of Sotheby's as the ideal partner for the decision ahead.

London, United Kingdom

As a Proposals Writer & Manager I create tailored proposals and market reports supporting Senior Specialists and Executives in securing high-value consignments. Integral to the role is the ability to write quickly and persuasively while managing the development of the project as a whole. Often this will require balancing differing objectives from multiple departments, incorporating each while producing as strong a proposal as possible.

As a Junior Core Proposals Writer & Manager I create tailored proposals and market reports supporting Specialists in securing high-value consignments. Integral to the role is the ability to write quickly and persuasively while managing the development of the project as a whole. Often this will require balancing differing objectives from multiple departments, incorporating each while producing as strong a proposal as possible.

London, United Kingdom

In this role I undertook extensive research and analysis of the Art market, creating reports and writing statistical arguments that formed the basis of business-getting documents and presentations. Concurrent with my research duties, I was responsible for the administration of the department, liaising with suppliers and procurement and monitoring project time-frames and budgets.

London, United Kingdom

As a Floating Assistant I worked within many departments throughout the company, including Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern Art, Valuations and Marketing. In that time I learnt the processes of administration behind an auction, liaising with Procurement, Shipping, and authenticity experts and drafting consignment contracts were among the many aspects of the sale that became my responsibility. For four months I was sojourned in place of a permanent sale administrator. In this role I worked closely with colleagues and clients from around the world, representing the sale and ensuring that it proceeded on plan.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Art History

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