Gallery Manager Operations
Resume:
Valeria Terrazas Chicago IL
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EXPERIENCE
University of Chicago, Chicago IL — Temporary Assistant for The Department of Visual Arts
November 2022-Present
-Managing payments for visiting artists, student reimbursements, and any outside vendors.
-Managing accounting for the department, including purchasing supplies, allocating payments to the correct accounts, and keeping track of the budgets for 6 accounts.
-Scheduling interviews for future sta
-Organizing applicants information
-Keeping department website updated
Bergart, Chicago IL — Gallery and Operations Manager September 2021 - November 2022
-Matting and framing works on paper
-Assisted in gallery buildout, building out a large storage section, and lofted area.
-Knowledge of installing, handling and moving fine art
-Receive and properly store artwork
-Document artwork and putting it in inventory
-Package up outgoing artwork for customer pickup or for shipping
-Correspondence with artists for upcoming shows and preparing artist information for websites and press releases.
-Project manager for fabricating 250 frames that are unique to the gallery
-Managed and trained a 5 person team in the woodshop for the duration of the frame production project
-Inventory management and organization
-Used Wizard CMC for creating custom mats for artwork SKILLS
Knowledge of art handling
and installing
Understanding woodshop
skills and knowledge,
including safety, and using a
large range of power tools
Troubleshooting
malfunctioning tools
Ability to handle multiple
projects at once
Understanding of
construction techniques,
materials, fabrication and
project management
Ability to communicate with
high end clients
LANGUAGES
Fluent Spanish
Oliva Gallery, Chicago IL — Gallery Manager
August 2020 - February 2022
-Exhibition development, oversee programming for gallery, artwork documentation and risk management, signage and labeling.
-Install and de-install exhibits in a professional manner to ensure the safety of the artwork and labeling of each artwork. Planning the layout to fulfill the vision of the artist, or collaborating with the artist for the best layout of artwork.
-Writing and editing of gallery press releases
-Coordinates artist correspondence and consignment forms and ensures proper care of artworks while on loan.
-Planning pick up and drop-o of artwork if necessary. Properly packing artwork to guarantee safety of the work.
-Document all incoming and outgoing artwork with proper information.
-Providing clients with assistance and guidance in purchasing the right style, size, and type of piece for their project.
-Build relationships with clients and community to improve gallery engagement.
-Researched every exhibitor in the gallery to be able to provide guests with knowledge of the current artist and exhibition. Alma, Art and Interiors, Chicago IL — Showroom Assistant September 2021-2022
-Prepared the showroom by repairing walls, painting, and cleaning up the 18,000 square foot space.
-Assisted with curation of vignettes, installation and deinstallation.
-Packed and prepared sales, and replacing any artwork that has been sold.
-Documented over 300 works of art, organized inventory in POS software, and kept an inventory of sold works.
-Coordinated with artists with any important information, handled contracts, and provided delivery and pick up information.
-Wrote out press releases, email campaigns, and contacted artists' clients for any additional work of interest.
EDUCATION
Fort Hays State University, Hays KS— Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
August 2013 - December 2018
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