Quickbooks Consultant

SIOBHAN GAVAGAN

*******.*******@*****.*** • 571-***-**** • Washington, DC

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Over eleven years of professional work experience as an events curator, gallery manager, art consultant and sales representative. Extensive experience utilizing Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft FrontPage, and Macintosh platform. Demonstrated experience using QuickBooks, Zoom & Skype for business. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Long View Gallery, Washington, DC March 2010 - Present Art & Events Consultant

• Launched the gallery’s Art Consulting branch. Created PR and Marketing materials for the consulting branch which included web and print communications intended for external audiences.

• Established and maintain fruitful working relationships with developers, local businesses, marketing firms & community leadership.

• Work with corporate clients on high end projects and negotiate budgets.

• Advise and consult with developers, architects and Interior Designers to create a unique home/ work place for the client.

• Support marketing and public relations by managing the gallery’s social media presence (Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter).

• Update and maintain the gallery website (http://www.longviewgallerydc.com).

• Curate shows at the gallery and at off site locations.

• Handle all aspects of hanging artwork for gallery shows and for clients at off site locations.

• Lead communication efforts with the media; sending out press releases and images for print and online media.

• Coordinate logistics for events and openings both at the gallery and at off site locations.

• Work with clients to create their private events/meetings; review vendor lists, create timelines, oversee load in and load outs

• Work with QuickBooks to manage vendor invoices and bill clients.

• Oversee the hiring and training of assistants & interns. Susan Calloway Fine Arts, Washington, DC June 2009 – March 2010 Assistant Director

• Managed inventory in gallery and other locations.

• Curated all exhibitions.

• Worked with residential and corporate clients to sell work.

• Updated and maintained gallery website.

• Organized and oversaw special events and openings.

• Managed financial accounts using QuickBooks.

• Wrote Press releases and proposals.

• Communicated with all press and media to promote event exposure and turn out. Zenith Gallery Inc., Washington, DC February 2007 – May 2009 Gallery Manager/Registrar

• Led communication efforts with media; sent out press releases, images for print and online media.

• Oversaw press strategy including advertising, internet, print material, promotions and budget for exhibitions and art fairs.

• Managed inventory in gallery and other locations.

• Developed invitation design, catalogue and informational mailings.

• Maintained client database.

• Researched prices and origins of artwork.

• Worked with residential and corporate clients to sell work.

• Responsible for the handling and care of the artwork.

• Wrote up proposals, sales and invoices using QuickBooks.

• Worked with Photoshop to create invitations, brochures and e-vites.

• Delegated tasks to co-workers and trained new employees. EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Art & Visual Technology 2008

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

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