Project Manager Customer Service
Resume:
Danielle Boiardi
Ave.
KINGSTON, NY 12401
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Profile: Analytical and ambitious bilingual italian self- starter. Unique
entrepreneurial, international work and study experience with a focus on
project development, public relations, and writing creative content for
programs in Italian Travel and The Arts. Specialized knowledge of Sienese-
Italian culture and notable italian fluency. Extensive experience in
strategizing, project management, customer service and sales, in tourism
and as a master level gilding restoration expert for renowned museums and
private collectors.
Relevant Skills and Achievements
Project Development and Management
Procurement, management and execution of all projects for Boiardi
Restoration.
Founder, project procurement and event organization for Tiperet
Restoration and Tours, Siena, Italy,
including the on-site gilding of the temple for The Buddhist
Community Dzogchen, Arcidosso, Italy.
Lead gilder, project manager for Gill and Lagodich antique frame
collection.
Team leader and Italian antique finishes consultant for Sotheby's
Restoration.
Site manager and work crew coordinator for the renovation of Palazzo
Piccolomini, Siena, Italy, and
the restoration of the 13th c. Chapel of San Giovanni, Asciano,
Italy.
Developed and presented lectures on The Art of Gilding, Restoration,
and Italian language for Elder
Hostel Italy educational travel programs.
Public Relations and Sales
Lead tours, and unique, on-site art and language lectures for Elder
Hostel Italy in Rome,
Siena, Florence, Pisa, Pistoia, Lucca, and Montecatini Terme, and
lead Tuscan wine tasting events.
Gave informative, on-site gilding demonstrations and lectures at
Sotheby's Auction House.
Organized fine object exhibitions and sales of antique reproductions
of the frame collection of
The State Archives Of Siena for Tiperet Frames.
Utilized personal communication skills as head liaison, giving city
orientation to
international guests of Palazzo Piccolomini, Siena, Italy.
Lead sales associate for retail clothing stores Tapemeasure and
Armani Exchange
Creative and Writing
Author of non-fiction novel Saved by Siena for publication and screenplay
adaptation.
Producer of creative content for Survival Cool sustainability
podcast/broadcast, Fall 2010
Graduate of The Edit Center, "The Art of Editing" with Final Cut Pro,
New York, NY, Summer 2010
Created blog www.daniwritesnow.blogspot.com for freelance human and
environmental interest
stories and social commentary.
Awarded media representation for original song catalog, written and
performed, with Pump Audio
(Getty Images).
Acquired and incorporated master level artisan skills in own gilding
and antique restoration business.
Work Experience
Producer, October 71 Media Productions, Kingston, NY
2010
Founder/Master Gilder, Boiardi Restoration, Kingston, NY
2001-2010
Head Gilder, Sotheby's Restoration, Claverack, NY
1999-2000
Tour Guide/Lecturer, Elder Hostel Italy, Italy
2000
Founder/Project Manager, Tiperet Frames and Tours, Siena, Italy
1997-1999
Manager/Liaison, Palazzo Piccolomini, Siena, Italy
1997-1998
Studio Manager, Quadrifoglio D'Oro, Siena, Italy
1997-1998
Project Coordinator, Chapel at San Giovanni, under Architect,
Engineer Giuseppe Pin, Asciano, Italy
1996
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS, Italian Studies, State University of New Paltz, New
Paltz, NY, 1995
Language and Culture Studies, Universita' per Stranieri, Siena, Italy,
1995
Specialized Studies and Skills
The Art of Editing (with Final Cut Pro), The Edit Center, New York, NY,
2010
Gilding and Restoration Apprenticeship, Quadrifoglio D'Oro, Siena,
Italy, 1997-8
Woodcarving and Florentine Decorative Arts Studies, Oro e Colore,
Florence,
Italy, Spring 1998
Microsoft Word, Mac OS X Systems, Quickbooks, and Final Cut Pro
proficiency
References will be furnished upon request.
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