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20x200 | Jen Bekman ProjectsDirector of Editorial & Production
Nov. 2018Brooklyn, NYLead strategic planning and execution of editorial calendar, curating new releases, and coordinating collaborations with emerging artists. Utilize analytics to optimize sales and marketing strategies, including major promotions integrated into editorial and newsletter calendars. Supervise a team of freelance writers, aligning their expertise with relevant articles to enhance audience engagement and drive content effectiveness.
-Transformed print production and fulfillment workflows, implementing advanced Airtable solutions with API integrations and third-party collaborations. -Automated significant aspects of the production workflow, including connecting Shopify to Airtable, resulting in substantial efficiency gains, reduced tedious tasks, and minimized the risk of errors.
-Directed nearly 100 campaigns annually, employing a strategic approach and proven methods. -Achieved remarkable stock sell-through and extended the artists’ reach with a large-scale digital adaptation, amplifying engagement and conversions.
-Facilitated collection management and shipping logistics by applying innovative Airtable base designs that resulted in a 25% reduction in fulfillment times. -Streamlined integration of Shopify orders with vendor systems, contributing to metrics improvement and cost savings.
-Oversaw diverse web development projects, including a full Shopify site redesign, collaborating with design agencies, and handling inventory overhaul, theme development, and design.
Paul Gardère StudioArchives Manager and Exhibitions Consultant
Nov. 2016 - Dec. 2018Brooklyn, NYManaged the coordination and execution of shipping and delivery logistics for oversized artworks on a large scale. Established a meticulous database incorporating digital images, condition reports, and inventory locations while implementing custom storage structures for optimal preservation.
-Spearheaded the comprehensive preservation, cleaning, and digitization of an extensive collection comprising hundreds of large-scale mixed media artworks, averaging 4-8' in height. -Orchestrated the curation of Paul Gardère's exhibitions, commencing with collaborations with smaller independent galleries and advancing to securing prestigious displays, ultimately showcasing the artist's work at the Haitian embassy.
Institute of Classical Architecture & ArtSpecial Collections Fellow
Aug. 2016 - Feb. 2017New York, NYMethodically strategized and executed a collections management project, addressing challenges posed by the absence of a consolidated system. Demonstrated patience and meticulous attention to detail in transforming vast amounts of information into a simplified and centralized system.
-Elevated historical plaster cast catalog impact through successful digitization, partnering with artists for engaging events, expanding outreach to a younger audience, and boosting overall visibility.
PicturaeProject Management Assistant
Jun. 2015 - Mar. 2016Greater New York City AreaCoordinated daily operations, schedules, and tasks among art handlers, photographers, and archivists to ensure the seamless digital preservation of the physical collection. -Worked on a project with the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, actively participating in the on-site digitization of their physical collection for the online catalog and digital archive.
-Played a key role in maintaining the collections management system throughout the project.
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtCuratorial Intern
Jun. 2013 - May. 2014-Assisted curators in preparation for upcoming exhibition, writing loan agreements and organizing layout of the show
-Performed research for a paper to be published on the Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History on the Met Museum website
-Fully trained in TMS
The Museum of Modern ArtConservation Intern
Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012-Assisted conservators in various projects such as x-radiography and condition reports
-Cleaned sculptures on view in the galleries
New York UniversityArt History Tutor
May. 2010 - May. 2013-Tutored fellow NYU students in Art History and Writing
-Assisted professors in exam review sessions for Art History
Boston Public LibraryIntern
May. 2008 - Sep. 2008-Assisted in cataloging, organizing, and preservation of the Levanthal Map Collection
-Contributed to design of the new Map Center website
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