SHIYAO HUANG
New York, NY ***********@*****.*** +1-917-***-****
PROFILE
Bilingual (Mandarin & English) MBA candidate with extensive experience in arts administration, and cross-functional coordination. Skilled in daily operations, vendor relations, and confidential recordkeeping. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva, with a strong ability to streamline workflows, manage schedules, and maintain high standards of client service and discretion. EDUCATION
• University of North America – Vienna, VA
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Expected Sep 2025
• Boston University – Boston, MA
Master of Science in Arts Administration Jun 2023
• East China Normal University – Shanghai, China
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Jun 2020 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston – Boston, MA Arts Administrator 2023
• Coordinated logistics and materials for 10+ programs and events, serving over 300 attendees and increasing audience engagement by 15%.
• Managed partnerships with 20+ artists, galleries, and corporate sponsors, ensuring smooth communication and timely deliverables.
• Assisted in marketing campaigns that boosted participation by 12% across key initiatives.
Art Gallery & Photography Gallery – Shanghai, China & Boston, MA Gallery Assistant / Event Coordinator Various Dates
• Oversaw daily operations for exhibitions attracting an average of 200 visitors per show, managing inventory of 100+ artworks.
• Coordinated 15+ events annually, liaising with vendors and artists to reduce setup time by 20%.
• Conducted market research on 50+ artists and tracked auction results to support sales and acquisitions.
LIUYI Pre-K School – Shanghai, China
Grade Team Leader & Art Studio Manager 2017 – 2021
• Managed scheduling, budgeting, and resources for art programming serving 100+ students and 20 staff members.
• Negotiated with 10+ vendors to reduce supply costs by 18% while maintaining quality standards.
• Designed and introduced 5 new art workshops, increasing program participation by 25% over two years.
• Led a team of 8 educators and coordinated communication with over 100 families to ensure seamless operations.
SKILLS
• Office & Operations Management: Scheduling, billing, vendor relations, supply tracking, and maintenance coordination
• Administration & Confidentiality: Expense tracking, insurance claims support, and sensitive recordkeeping
• Art World Knowledge: Galleries, art market research, exhibition logistics, and auction tracking
• Technical: Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Canva, Social Media Platforms, Website design (Squarespace)
• Languages: English, Mandarin