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0-5 years of experience
- Rendered all daily operations including sales, presentation, inventory, and accounting
- Responsible for 85% of annual fine art sales totaling $400,000
- Developed network of new clients and initiated connections with previous clients
- Implemented marketing strategies and coordinated promotional events for three gallery locations across the southeast region
- Arranged all shipments personally to assure safe and secure delivery of luxury items to clients
- Led all recruitment and training efforts for sales consultants
0-5 years of experience
After a complete renovation of the gallery, designed an exhibition, created a website and blog
space and coordinated 10 interns in sitting hours and research.
Created web presence for the gallery that included; general gallery info, staff information,
multiple galleries and exhibit/event details.
- Developed a blog where patrons could share their experiences thus enhancing & promoting the exhibits & gallery.
- Created new opportunities for gallery & exhibit promotion and exploration through iPads.
- Managed ten interns; set up meeting times to go over intended duties, help direct their
- Installed exhibitions from lighting, to physically putting the work on the wall.
0-5 years of experience
Managed, designed and installed exhibits, supervised and trained gallery assistants, created labels, flyers, and announcements, and implemented gallery receptions.
- Created flyers to engage and spark interest in gallery.
- Managed and assigned duties for gallery assistants.
- Effectively collaborated with artists to schedule opening receptions and set up refreshments.
- Wrote and edited artists’ statements and wall labels to appropriately fit in gallery space.
- Installed the artwork and text after designing a layout.
- Trained assistants in how to set up the gallery to create an aesthetically compelling exhibit.
0-5 years of experience
- Greeted and assisted an average of 50 customers per week in art selections
- Answered and resolved telephone inquiries
- Processed weekly Purchase Orders
- Negotiated with local artists to stock gallery inventory
- Designed and executed art displays in gallery including window displays
0-5 years of experience
Established and managed all daily operations and profit considerations for an art gallery.
- Executed all curatorial functions of the finest experimental paintings in the tri-state area.
- Developed and maintained the gallery website.
- Publishing detailed exhibition catalogues and maintained a top notch presentation of the gallery and studio at all times.
- Hosted opening receptions with exquisite wine, food, music and top quality art.
- Coordinated the artists’ activities to ensure a flawless exhibition and opening reception.
- Professionally restored both paintings and photography utilizing both manual and digital
- Evaluated studio space for the best quality painting and drawing instruction while reserving
0-5 years of experience
Generated and managed sales in addition to working with existing clients
- Developed and managed website and all aspects of social media.
- Track sales and created sales strategies.
- Submit pricing requests and analyzed sales data.
- Responsible for discovering and recruiting gallery merchandise in addition to choosing their work for display.
- Prepared for, orchestrated shows and media events.
- Prepared and presented progress reports owner.
- Facilitated gallery sales following show completion
0-5 years of experience
Taught 3 classes per quarter in Drawing, Design, Color and Conceptual thinking
- Chaired curriculum design and development committees to strengthen the academic integrity of the department
- Led faculty search committees to hire the most qualified and engaging educators for the Art
- Presented at open house events to prospective students and parents on the outstanding first- year academic experience
- Organized exhibitions, receptions and artist talks for the gallery to bring together the college and the local arts community
0-5 years of experience
- Recruited mid-career and established artists to build an art collection within the gallery.
- Curated, planned, organized, marketed, and executed gallery exhibitions and opening
- Worked with local groups and organizations to facilitate rental of the gallery and auction house
- Orchestrated the design, planning, and execution of renovations to the gallery and auction
10+ years of experience
Operated all aspects of international high-end fine art gallery including management, administrative, marketing, public relations,
merchandising, trade shows, and exhibitions.
- Purchased, promoted and sold antique oil paintings to high-profile local, national and international clientele.
- Redesigned the interior and exterior of company facility to maximize street visibility and increase merchandising impact.
- Created all graphic designs, text and photography for direct mail, email, and print ad campaigns.
0-5 years of experience
Procured and corresponded with all artists that participated in shows
- Created all marketing materials for the gallery, started the gallery database, created mailing lists, press releases, and provided all correspondence with the media
- Hired and managed the art teachers that provided after school art classes after arts funding was cut in the public schools
- Generated monthly sales reports and accounts payable and receivable
0-5 years of experience
- Publicized and restored gallery space between exhibitions
- Evaluated applications for individual and group installations for weekly scheduled exhibitions
- Managed security deposits and gallery rental fees of weekly artists
6-10 years of experience
Customer Service: customer conflict resolution, managed loyalty program, trained staff in relationship selling
Sales: regularly set and achieved monthly sales goals, trained staff in sales techniques, including upselling.
- Operations: answering phones, emails, mail, payroll, inventory management, general office administration
- Staff management: hiring/termination, training, evaluations, setting individual goals
- Event Planning: organized retail & community events for 20 -1000 people
- Marketing/Advertising: email campaigns, print and radio ads, promotions
- Business development & growth: oversaw new retail location expansions
0-5 years of experience
- Developed and implemented plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals and objectives.
- Developed effective marketing and training strategies to expand market presence and increase revenues and profitability to 43% from the year before.
- Managed all customer areas including merchandising, inventory, training, customer service and sales.
- Known as a gifted motivator with a talent for recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses and for developing a stable work force.
- Strong supervisory, communication and customer service skills in a fast paced, retail environment.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed relationships with customers and artists that the gallery represents
- Planed, facilitated and hosted gallery events a couple of times per week
- Updated the latest news from the gallery on social networking websites
10+ years of experience
Responsible for comprehensive Gallery management and operations inclusive of Sales, Advertising, Merchandising, Customer Service, Quality Control, Artist Relations, and Vendor Relations
- Analyzed sales to define sales strategy and execute against goals
- Successfully increased sales revenues 12 consecutive years as Gallery Director
- Developed consumer and commercial client base utilizing excellent customer service skills
- Defined and executed the marketing strategy inclusive of advertising, special events, newsletters, and utilizing all social media outlets (Facebook, Linkedin)
- Successfully established professional client base of designers, artists, and photographers, including all bids and contract productions and negotiations.
- Produced quarterly art shows, monthly artist open houses, and client appreciation parties.
- Executed end to end product quality control inclusive of design, research, and fitting of all art work to final client delivery
- Stayed abreast of current marketing trends, décor styles, framing education, art and art education.
- Responsible for identifying lucrative business opportunities and promotion of the Gallery
- All merchandising within the gallery-hanging and changing art work, corner samples, signage
0-5 years of experience
Sales and installation of high-end contemporary artwork by single artist.
- Develop trustworthy client relationships for high-end art sales.
- Daily small business management tasks, curate gallery.
- Special event production/coordination.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
- Coordination between five galleries in three states crucial to seamless retail operations.
- Increased sales in overall soft art market.
0-5 years of experience
Manages daily operations of two fine art gallery locations and multiple artists.
- Gallery marketing duties of online advertisements, print and community outlets
- Develop and send out email blasts to 2500 gallery collectors. Public email marketing of 12,000 per month.
- Conduct local, regional and national art industry research for analyzing our own gallery abilities.
- Maintain records and files, along with preparing client correspondences.
0-5 years of experience
- Coordinated installations and art sales
- Worked with Board of Directors on selecting annual installations
- Coordinated gallery events and rentals
- Designed instructional program schedule and offerings
- Trained employees and volunteers
- Assisted with Box office management
0-5 years of experience
Represent 58 local, national and world-renowned artists who work in the disciplines of painting, sculpture, hand blown glass and reverse-painted crystal and crystalline acrylic
- Make recommendations on gallery purchases, perform receivership services, instruct shipping department and ensure adequate security; follow up with clients
- Greet patrons, show and discuss work, inform on artist biographies, philosophy of work, methods of creation and body of work, negotiate price and close the sale
- Sell in the gallery and over the Internet and develop long-term clientele for residual sales
- Met and exceeded sales expectations, achieving top sales consultant status multiple times
- Trained 20 new consultants on opening and closing the gallery, sales techniques and closing skills, developing client relationships and shipping.
- Develop contacts and seek to create a network of art dealers, owners, collectors and artists
- Research, acquire and sell paintings
- Develop knowledge of client preferences and collections; provide specialized viewings and acquisitions according to taste
0-5 years of experience
Before opening, developed operational and tracking systems for the gallery.
- Played an active role in representing the collective’s vision to the public and the media.
- Responsible for the daily and long-term operation of the gallery including maintaining
- Work with all member artists to achieve the collective’s mission and to reach
- Responsible for coordinating and working with all show planning teams.
- Implemented all marketing and PR communications.
6-10 years of experience
Facilitate relationships between artists, galleries, and clients
- Manage art events for four individual gallery spaces
- Search out new artists and works for various shows
- Schedule and design diverse shows throughout the year amongst multiple galleries
- Curate, manage, and catalogue themed art shows
- Market, publicize, and advertise show openings and exhibitions through multi media
- Attend openings and liaise between clients, artists, and the gallery
- Create fine art selections for potential corporate clients based on specific criteria
6-10 years of experience
Play a critical role in the success of the on board art program on cruise ships, by demonstrating art knowledge, management and sales results on a daily basis.
- Manage the Retail Art Gallery on board in reference to; program planning, reaching sales goals, managing and motivating the team, and the strategy of gallery display with a main focus on advising clients on gallery and auction acquisitions.
- Support the art program through conducting enrichment lectures, gallery exhibitions, seminars and other events.
- Function as a strong, collaborative one-on-one sales professional.
- Cultivate business relationships with other shipboard concessionaires for marketing and cross-promotions.
- Supervise Art Associates and Art Stewards on a daily basis.
- Host clients for private showings to discuss potential acquisitions.
- Conduct art auctions three times a week on board in conjunction with the Art Auctioneer and team; this entails handling the most dedicated collectors and largest acquisitions in the auction and gallery setting.
- Partner with Art Auctioneer in determining strategy with the collection, to intentionally drive sales.
- Responsible for invoicing and paperwork to report sales to head office.
- Individually accomplished $60,000 to $125,000 per week in art sales, with dedication and consistency.
0-5 years of experience
Created all PR documents to promote events and exhibitions in the gallery.
- Wrote all press releases and became the contact person for all outside publications and advertisements.
- Dealt with all administration activities through using and maintaining the Masterpiece database, website, and hard copy of all
- Responsible for making sales and encouraging part-time employees to make as many sales as possible.
- Required to maintain the upkeep, storage, and packing of all art works with reference to AAM’s manual for registrars and collection
0-5 years of experience
- Direct selling of Wooden Charts and Maps to customers who enter the Gallery
- Build a rapport with customer thru daily sales and community involvement
- Manage the day to day operations of the retail Gallery
- Create and maintain daily gallery opening and closing protocol
- Develop, implement and maintain a working inventory control system
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for maintaining high-level sales goals
- Develop and maintain a client base
- Aggressively pursue knowledge of the artists, techniques and edition availability
- Train team in selling, knowledge and preparation for an art exhibit
- Hire and schedule team effectively
6-10 years of experience
Liaison between artists and clients
- Main designer for print and email advertisements
- Handle retail sales and follow client acquisitions
- Organize and maintain customer and inventory databases
- In charge of updating gallery website
- Install artwork and assist with all show preparations
0-5 years of experience
Represent clients throughout the purchase of a piece of art including; introduction of the artists’ work, negotiation of price, framing, shipping, and hanging of work.
- Manage effectively the day-to-day needs of gallery.
- Coordinate, instruct and provide support for staff.
- Update protocol manual and train new employees.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for all sales or art in gallery.
- Scheduling all appointments with art collectors for viewing of artworks either in the gallery or studio visits
- Preparing advertisement and sales promotion for the gallery.
- Attending international and national art fairs, symposia,
- In charge of keeping the gallery in a professional
- Setting the retail price on the art work to maximize the profit margin for the gallery and at the same time providing the most
- Update and maintain, artist, curator, art critic and art
- Assist new artists in installing artwork in gallery.
- Write press releases and distribute to print and online media.
0-5 years of experience
- Facilitating sales; follow up on sales prospects; maintenance of ongoing communication with gallery patrons
- Development of annual marketing and promotional plans for the gallery, i.e. solo/ duo/ group shows; outreach/ community relations programs and events; special events
- Providing assistance, advise and support to artists in preparing for their exhibitions
- Day to day operations of the gallery; i.e. maintaining mailing lists, publicity lists, portfolios, communication with the Board and gallery members, providing creative logistical and operational support
- Development and distribution of press releases to media contacts and blogs
- Cultivating relationships with local media and arts organizations
- Communication with artists seeking gallery representation; guiding candidates through jurying process
- Training new members, interns, gallery sitters of gallery operations and procedures
- Development of new income generating opportunities for the gallery, i.e. renting gallery space for seminars and private events, collaboration with local art groups, women groups, professional groups
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