Recent Graduate with Gallery Experience

Museum Studies MA, Newcastle University

• Graduated “with Distinction”
• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship 2019/20 by Newcastle University

Art History BA, California State University, Long Beach

• Graduated Cum Laude (3.64 GPA)
• Spring 2018 President’s List
• Fall 2017 President’s List
• Spring 2017 Dean’s List

Gallery Manager, Double Dip Gallery

• Discussed the artist(s) and artworks with clients. Designed and installed a visually appealing exhibition each month, hanging artworks and writing wall texts. Composed and sent monthly newsletters, notifying 1,000 subscribers of upcoming shows and events. Communicated with local publications regarding gallery activities and answered customer and visiting artist inquiries. Managed the gallery’s social media presence and redesigned the website to provide a more user-friendly experience with a modern aesthetic. Created and continuously updated the owner’s Saatchi Art (worldwide online art gallery) webpage, resulting in the artist featured on the front page under the curated “New this Week” section within the first month. Posted items/processed orders online and prepared purchases for shipment. Maintained a clean, orderly shop and prepared the space for art workshops and special events.

Volunteer, Crocker Art Museum

• Installed temporary exhibitions featuring community artists by planning the layout, framing and hanging artworks, and adhering vinyl wall texts. Prepared spaces for events, including concerts, auctions, and the annual ball. Assisted visitors with wayfinding and general inquiries. Packaged and sent information to museum members every week.

Wine Tasting Room Associate, Ripken Vineyards and Winery

• Discuss the different varietals with clients. Answer phone calls and regularly communicate with wine club members. Bottle and label recent harvests. Take inventory and maintain a clean facility.

Clothing Specialist, Roger Dunn Golf Shops

• Assist customers in locating and selecting merchandise and answer phone calls. Organize the department and design table and wall displays. Order and receive items from other stores and vendors. Cashier when needed and train new hires.

Garden Sales Associate, The Home Depot

• Inform customers of garden-related products and services in person and on the phone. Maintain cleanliness of the department. Load pallets, pavers, and soil into customer vehicles. Paint price and promotional signs when needed. Administer monthly Kids Workshop events.