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Lighthouse GalleryCuration & Operations Manager
Aug. 2022 - Apr. 2023San Juan, Puerto Rico
Puchteca SolutionsFounder
Jul. 2020Los Angeles, California, United StatesIndigenous & Contemporary art representation and fundraisers for non-profit building support and coalitions between organizations working on clean water and technology solutions for remote Southwestern Native American families. - Field research, creation, formation and fundraising for the non-profit. - Strategize with Puchteca board & Native-run organizations on best clean water efforts.
- Plan and host in-person & virtual fundraisers. - Manage online Native American art gallery to support 501c3 non-profit organization & Native artists.
Chase ContemporaryEvents and Marketing Director
Jan. 2020 - Aug. 2020New York, United States(Helped open gallery in 2018, & worked there again in 2020) Digital, Email, & Experiential Marketing: Openings & Events linking art sales to social & environmental initiatives - Manage Social Presence & Email Marketing
- Plan events, logistics, programming & co-host paneled discussions
- Strategizing how artwork profits can benefit various organizations, etc. - Boost gallery presence at large-scale art fairs (Art Miami, Art New York, etc.) - In-Gallery Customer Service & Sales
Spiral5 Art & Lifestyle PR | Events & Communications
Apr. 2018 - Mar. 2022Greater New York City Area- Continue to make intros to aligned PR clients and minimal copywriting. - Activate spaces to create interactive art popups and long-format events. - Manage arts-based accounts' public relations, events, pitching, exposure. - Press Releases and copywrite/editor for small companies and startups.
Fetch.comCo-Founder & Marketing Director
Jan. 2018 - Jul. 2020Santa Fe, New Mexico Area- Lead all marketing strategy for business development. - Data analysis for digital marketing - Google Analytics, Facebook & Instagram Business services, Atlassian, Salesforce, etc. - Write & edit all copy for user interface & marketing material.
- Public Relations for company & expansion to Boulder.
- Work 1-1 with CEO to fundraise & increase marketing efforts.
- Co-edit and create app user experience and design.
goldfingrArt Director
Jan. 2018 - Jan. 2019Greater New York City AreaCurate arts club events for goldfingr, a virtual social club and network based on the Mastermind principle; a global community of successful and influential people, with a common interest of enriching the world.
Chase ContemporaryArt Advisor
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2018Greater New York City Area* Continued collaboration, event production and art advising with Chase Contemporary. * Plan and host events like the New York Poetry Society After Party, featured artist openings, etc. * Manage artwork database, business development and shows.
* Help Chase open first 2 locations in New York.
* Boost PR, marketing & online presence in gallery's first year.
HG ContemporaryGallery Manager | Independent Art Advisor
Feb. 2017 - Sep. 2017Greater New York City Area- Manage logistics: exhibitions, database, PR, marketing, sales, shipping, art fairs, database. - Manage program, PR, marketing, sales followup, etc. - Train and manage all interns and employees, especially around interactive opening events. - Work with artists and gallery owner to maximize exposure over month-long exhibitions.
Max Vadukul StudioStudio Manager | Book & Archives Project Manager
Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2016Greater New York City Area- Manage all aspects of Max Vadukul Photography Studio - known for "art reportage" portraiture, editorial and fashion photography.
- Supervise second book assemblage and website.
- Manage pre-shoot logistics, post-shoot editing communication between photographer, retouching labs, and clients (magazines and advertising firms).
- Prepare and plan major presentations given to photo forums, advertising agencies, and clients, whether current, past or potential collaborators. - Maintain organization of photographer's studio while working to expand his business.
- Manage photographer's travel, personal needs and house logistics.
Evolation FitnessFounder
Jan. 2015 - Jul. 2020Greater New York City AreaFounded company that hosted wellness retreats that focused on social and environmental initiatives. Evolation Retreats facilitate everything needed to explore new and exciting places, introspect, give back to oneself and dive deeper with favorite wellness instructors. The trips include optional volunteer opportunities to learn about and contribute to communities visited. Custom itineraries are designed by natives and experts who have spent considerable time where we go.
The Source MagazineFreelance Reporter
Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2013Greater Los Angeles Area and New York CityReport on New York City and Los Angeles events. Both print and broadcast assignments.
New York Daily NewsPrint and On-Air Repoter
Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2014Greater New York City Area* Research, attend and report on New York City and Los Angeles events. Broadcast and print. * Assist with various organizational tasks, transcriptions, database management, and research needed for the publication.
Wenner MediaFreelance Reporter
Aug. 2011 - Aug. 2013Greater New York City Area- Research, attend and report on New York City and Los Angeles events. Broadcast and print. - Assist with various organizational tasks, transcriptions, database management, and research needed for the publication.
Lowell ObservatoryFundraising/Event Planning Volunteer
May. 2011 - Aug. 2011Flagstaff, Arizona, United States* Assisted with the promotion and organization of fundraising events
* Familiar with energy needed to excite others about events * Organizational skills to host events, parties, silent auctions, etc. - current work in New York City
New School Free PressNews Deputy and Staff Writer
Jan. 2009 - May. 2010Greater New York City Area* Researched and assigned stories, edited others' articles.
* Worked on team to assemble a bi-weekly newspaper.
* Reported and wrote own articles - regular fashion column while covering other beats
Flagstaff LIVE, Mountain Living MagazineFreelance Writer and Intern
May. 2007 - Oct. 2007Flagstaff, Arizona Area* Cover and write articles for weekly newspaper and monthly magazine. * Managed weekly events calendar and helped with office organizational tasks.
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