Administrative in Architecture, Non-Profits

B.A. Creative Writing, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
M.A. Philosophy, The New School for Social Research, New York, NY

25 years of office management, administrative, writing, and research for Architecture and Design firms, as well as non-profits in the arts. I have worked for some of the top designers in New York City.

Freelance writer for architects, designers, artisans, and contractors. Client list here: www.gaygiordano.com

Publications:
Forthcoming from Rizzoli in Spring 2017, “New York Living: Re-Inventing Home”
I have also published a collection of poetry, “Waking From So Rich a Nightmare”

Gracie Mansion Conservancy: Assistant to the Executive Director: support, writing, researching historical and artistic documents, wrote grant proposals, researched donors, implemented large donor database, liaised with Board of Trustees, the Mayor, and his staff. Coordinated with annual gala team to track and administer payments.

Institute of Classical Architecture & Art: Assistant to the President: support, writing, including grant proposals and marketing documents, researched donors, implemented large donor database, liaised with Board of Trustees, assisted preparation for annual Arthur Ross Awards.

Bruce Bierman Design: Office Manager and finance coordinator.

Nasser Nakib Architect: Office Manager.

Ferguson & Shamamian Architects: Assistant to Oscar Shamamian.

And many more!

• Administration
• Writing
• Research
• Copy Editing
• MS Office
• Studio Designer
• Photo coordination

administration, data entry, management, reception, Research, Writing

German, intermediate French