RESUME
Experience
Oxtail Studio & Gallery
Co-founder Jan. 2013 - present
Curator, Gallery Manager, Marketing, Content Writer
I am co-founder and lead curator at Oxtail Studio & Gallery in Berkeley’s Arts and Antiques District. I write copy for press and content for web along with manging exhibitions and resident artists. At Oxtail we produce, exhibit and sell locally made artwork and handcrafted goods. We lease private studio spaces and operate a gallery storefront where we host exhibitions and events.
Berkeley, CA
Emotive Brand
Project Manager May 2014 - September 2015
Project Management, Copywriting/Editing, Admin
Emotive Brand is a brand strategy firm that offers full-scale business strategy with a sharp creative edge. I support all departments through project management, writing/editing copy, event planning, and curating social media. EB strives to create a purpose beyond profit through conscious capitalism and meaningful work.
Oakland, CA
My Luxury Flights
Copywriter Jan. 2015 - present
Content for web
My Luxury Flights is a web-based travel startup that is changing the model of luxury travel by making it more affordable and accessible. I write pages detailing hotspots in cities around the world, and give travel tips like where to stay and what to do. I’ve been working on MLF since January, and the site launches in August 2015.
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University
Cinema Department
Executive Assistant Aug 2013 - May 2014
Admin, Student Services
The Cinema Department at SFSU is an award-winning department that introduces students to a wide range of cinematic expression. I supported the Department and the Department Chair with administration, reception, scheduling and events.
San Francisco, CA
Gorgeous and Green
Floral Designer - 3 yrs
Design, Retail, Events
Gorgeous and Green is the Bay Area's first sustainable florist. G&G uses all organic or locally grown flowers and abstains from toxic floral design methods, such as the use of Oasis foam and dyed flowers. I worked as the assistant to the lead floral designer, preparing arrangements for events and retail.
Berkeley, CA
Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Collections Relocation - 1 yr
Research, Data Entry, Art Handling
Collection relocation: I assisted the Hearst with the immense task of relocating approximately 1.7 million objects. I also helped implement a new bar code system. Every object is packaged in a way that is safe for moving, assigned a barcode, photographed, and compiled on a database.
Berkeley, CA
Oakland Museum of California
Gallery of Natural Sciences Volunteer - 6 mths
Exhibit Fabrication
I helped create faux redwood trees from readymade plastic foliage and real redwood bark, which now forms part of an exhibit in the Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The task involved intense cooperation with others and attention to detail.
Oakland, CA
UC Berkeley
Field School Participant - 2 mths
Research Assistant - 1 yr
Archeological Dig, Photo Editing, Museum Archive
I assisted Dr. Kim Shelton at excavations in Nemea at the Temple of Zeus and in Mycenae at Petsas House. Upon returning to the US, I scanned photos from excavation and used Illustrator to trace these images, ultimately rendering graphics detailing vase patterns and shapes for publication.
Greece & Berkeley, CA
UC Berkeley
Research Assistant - 5 mths
Image Compilation
Dr. Elizabeth Honig teaches Northern Renaissance and Flemish Art History at UC Berkeley. I scavenged the web and academic archives to locate images for use in her lecture courses. I then sized these images and compiled them in slideshow-format.
Berkeley, CA
Museum of Children's Arts
Event Facilitator - 6 mths
After School Events for Kids
MOCHA has an after-school art program for kids and they also host interactive events in cooperation with local elementary schools. These events involve reading, making art and having fun together as a group.
Oakland, CA
Pecoff Studios
Gallery Assistant - 1 yr
Sales, Marketing, Art Handling, Admin
Grant Pecoff is an international artist who specializes in large-scale oil painting. My position at his San Diego Gallery was sales-driven, with opportunities to be creative in exhibit preparation, writing, event planning, networking, and marketing. I worked under the gallery manager to make up a two-person team.
San Diego, CA