Highly organised and dedicated museum and gallery professional with a strong background in curatorial work and artist management. Graduated with a Master of Arts in Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture, with a focus on curatorial approaches and museum and gallery management. Demonstrated excellence in academic performance, earning a distinction for both the Master's degree and dissertation. Extensive experience in administrative roles within the arts and cultural sector and a proven ability to coordinate and execute successful events, liaise with artists and external stakeholders, and handle logistics and travel arrangements. Seeking opportunities in the arts and cultural sector to contribute to the success of renowned artists and organisations by leveraging my skills and knowledge in arts administration.
Work history
Curatorial AssistantSouthbank Centre
- London, United KingdomInternship
• Provided administrative assistance for the Hayward Gallery Touring team in preparing and installing the four iterations of 'British Art Show 9'. Coordinated and liaised with artists, assistant curators, partner venues and Arts Council England representatives to facilitate the development and installation of artworks and displays.
• Organised and managed travel and accommodation arrangements for over 30 of the travelling artists and Hayward Gallery staff visiting the four British Art Show 9 host cities. Additionally, purchased equipment and installation materials as necessary, demonstrating high organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Developed and maintained spreadsheets and records documenting purchases and expenses for the art show. Interpreted the large quantities of collected data and disseminated them appropriately.
• Actively multitasked and managed various responsibilities, effectively managing time and prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines while ensuring adherence to project timelines.
• Created and managed digital content and interpretation materials for social media platforms, such as Instagram, YouTube, and the official website, to promote the art show, public programming and related events, and to increase audience engagement. Ensured content reached the relevant and appropriate audiences.
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Curatorial and Operations InternTimken Museum of Art
- San Diego, United StatesInternship
• Assisted the Director of Operations and Director of Curatorial Affairs in preparing for upcoming exhibitions and installations, juggling multiple priorities and applying critical thinking skills to overcome obstacles.
• Conducted extensive research on the museum’s artwork collection for the curatorial files, compiling research materials from libraries, archives and digital databases. Organised the collected information in the museum’s digital and physical files, ensuring coherence and consistency.
• Collaborated with a colleague to create an instructional guide for future interns, providing guidelines for organising the files to maintain a sense of uniformity, showcasing interpersonal and teamwork capabilities.
• Assisted with various operational duties, including facilitating meeting and event preparations, organising travel arrangements for museum members' excursions, and overseeing vendor activities during maintenance projects for the museum's premises.
• Demonstrated exceptional manual dexterity and confidence working at height while assisting with the careful movement and placement of both delicate and cumbersome objects.
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Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Social Media Management
- Fluent French
- Fluent English
- Organisation
- Time Management
- Detail Orientated
- Travel Management
- Computer Proficient
- Project Leader
Education
MA Museums, Galleries, and Contemporary Culture with professional experienceUniversity of Westminster
- London, United Kingdom
Master of Arts degree with a specialisation in curatorial approaches and museum management.
Grade: Distinction
• Curating Contemporary Art module: redesigned the layout of a Laure Prouvost exhibition in a small group. Curated a hypothetical contemporary art exhibition and created an exhibition proposal for the final assessment.
• Museum Narratives module: created an Interpretation Plan of a re-designed gallery at the Museum of London with a small team of colleagues.
• London Museums module: collaborated with artist Bahia Shehab and was selected as Project Manager for the small group final assessment project. Designed and managed workshops to collect and curate video-based content from local participants to be used in an exhibition at the Media Majlis museum in Qatar.
• Dissertation awarded with distinction, on ‘Benefits and Best Practice Development of UK Dementia-Centred Art Therapy Programmes set in a Museum or Gallery’. Required advanced and sophisticated research and writing abilities.
Other modules include: Current Issues in Museums and Galleries, Collecting Today, Work Placement, and Major Research Project.
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BA French with a minor in European StudiesSan Francisco State University
- San Francisco, United States
Bachelor of Arts degree with a specialisation in French language, literature, and European history, art, cinema, and philosophy.
Grade: GPA of 3.95 (equivalent to 1st Class degree honours)
• Modules for French major include French Advanced Conversation,17th – 19th Century French History and graduate level French Literature.
• Modules for European Studies minor include Writing about Photography, Analytical Approaches to French Art, French Paintings: Impressionism and Beyond, and French Cinema and Philosophy.
• Studied abroad through the California State University International Program, at Université Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris, France, August 2017 – May 2018.
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Awards
DistinctionUniversity of Westminster
Master of Arts degree awarded with highest honour of distinction, showcasing a commitment to academic excellence and exceptional writing proficiency, as evidenced by the outstanding dissertation.S
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Summa Cum LaudeSan Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts degree awarded with the highest honour of Summa Cum Laude, for exceptional academic achievements and outstanding scholarly performance.+ Show more