Dean Acton
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Dean Acton

Gallery ManagerManchester, United Kingdom
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Dean Acton

Gallery ManagerManchester, United Kingdom
About me
Accomplished multidisciplinary Art and Fashion student, pursuing freelance Photography and Gallery Management eager to apply knowledge and experience to anything I put my hand too. Experienced in office and customer service environments. Currently, seeking hands-on experience to develop acquired skill further in a new city.
Work history
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    Gallery ManagerUrban emporiums
    Birmingham, United KingdomFull Time
    • Assessing and oversee sales of artwork. • Curate shows in cooperation with artists and technicians. • Ensuring the smooth running of the gallery space including, planning, organising, presenting and marketing exhibitions. • General Administration and Public relations skills. • Liaise with multidisciplinary artists online and in person. • Liaise with the public and customer service. • Develop relationships with new and merging artist. • Liaise with artists studios and Gallery establishments In the area. • Working closely with Art Council England on upcoming events. • Extending and nurturing client Database. • Updating Social media and Gallery website. • Keep update with industry developments and marketing trends. • Developing my own knowledge of Art history.
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    Product PhotographerUniversal Works
    Birmingham, United KingdomFreelance
    • Employed photographic skills and editing skills to successfully turn client concepts into reality receiving positive client feedback. • Utilised and create images implemented over a range of social media channels. • Delivered high-quality, visually stunning photography services. • Accurately assessed photoshoot requirements, analysing subjects, materials and conditions to determine appropriate equipment selection. • Planned and prepared with a team for on-location and studio shoots. • Working closely with marketing executives and content providers to achieve client goals. • Creatively challenge myself and others to come up with fresh ideas. • Observing social media analytics for visual feedback. • Tracked inventory of photo products and equipment. • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications. Adobe suites. • Performed retouching and colour correction, verifying accurate exposure and colour consistency to achieve optimal results.
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Skills
  • Product Photography
  • Content Creator
  • Gallery Management
  • Barista
  • Events PR
Education
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    Bachelor of Arts (BA) University of the Creative Arts Epsom
     - London, United Kingdom
    • Marketing & PR • Graphic and Visual Advertising • Photography and Styling
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    Level 1 , 2 & 3 NVQ in Catering and Hospitality Starbucks Coffee
     - Coventry, United Kingdom
    Food Hygiene & Customer Service
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