Ann Thurmond

Experience

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  Berlitz Deutschland GmbH

  Oct 1999 - Jun 2007

  Corporate Language Trainer

  • Language and intercultural communication training at all business levels from CEOs to customer service and sales staff• Corporate training, intercultural training, negotiation, presentation and public speaking seminars

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  Independent consultant

  Aug 2007 - now

  International Communications, Translation and Marketing Consultant

  Self-employed, translation and intercultural communication services • German-English translation, copywriting and editing for fine art and luxury sector, international auction houses, museums, and private and corporate clients • Areas of specialization include: social media marketing, website copywriting/content development, press releases, PR texts, condition reports, auction catalogues, exhibition catalogues• Developed and maintained long-term client relationships by delivering consistent high-quality content and value-added services, cementing a niche in a price-driven market • Flexibly adapted to meet varying deadlines by implementing individual creative solutions ranging from team formation, outsourcing various tasks, coordinating processes, prioritising assignments and time management • Responsible for all business operations, including sales and client acquisition, project proposals, staffing, management and team leadership • Select clients include: o Brian Haughton Gallery / Haughton International, Londono Koller Auctions, Zurich o Dorotheum, Vienna o Draiflessen Collection, Mettingen, Germany Show less

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  Haughton International Fairs: Art Antiques London

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2014

  Intern

  Assisted with pre-fair vetting procedures; client and dealer services during fair; social media and various marketing activities

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  Christie's

  Nov 2014 - Dec 2014

  Intern, Restitution Department, Christie’s London

  Supported the Restitution team through extensive research of: • Provenance, bibliography and exhibition history of works of art • History of individual collectors, collections and dealers

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  Haughton International Fairs

  Mar 2015 - now

  Patron Events/Digital Marketing

  Developed partnerships and cross-promotional initiatives with cultural institutions in New York and London for two annual fairs: The International Fine Art & Antiques Show (which subsequently became: TEFAF New York Fall) at Park Avenue Armory and Art Antiques London, Kensington Gardens• Organized and launched the International Circle Young Patrons Party charity benefit, October 27, 2015 - Partners included patron groups from major New York art institutions - Cultivated party sponsors and leveraged social media to amplify publicity and fundraise for charity partner• Launched and managed all aspects of social media marketing including strategy and development of all content creation • Coordinated with dealers pre-fair and onsite to promote object highlights through various media channels Show less

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  The Sylvia Wald & Po Kim Foundation

  Mar 2016 - now

  Assistant Director

  Assistant director at an artist-endowed foundation for two 20th century New York artists, Po Kim (Korean-born) and Sylvia Wald. The Foundation comprises an eight-story building in Downtown Manhattan with the artists’ former studio-lofts, collection of approx. 4000 works, archives, and a 2,400 sq. ft. gallery space with an exhibition schedule of contemporary artists, primarily focusing on Korean art. Responsibilities include:- Collections and legacy management o Management of onsite collections, archives, and former studio-lofts of the artistso Manage all storage, handling, and domestic and international shipping processeso Condition reporting (outgoing and incoming) and conservation analysis o Legacy management and quality control – ensuring all external exhibition publicity materials and brand messaging are in line with strategyo Curatorial and institutional outreach to museums in North America and abroad- Public relations and communicationso Plan, develop and implement all aspects of campaign strategyo Develop strategic partnerships with arts organizations in New York and abroado All publicity and press relations for foundation, artists and exhibitionso Development of onsite and offsite projects and partnerships- Exhibition productiono Management of exhibition gallery with rotating schedule of exhibitions of contemporary artistso Responsible for all aspects of execution - research and compose all texts (exhibition wall texts and supportive print material), and installation o Programming and events – openings, panel discussions, fundraisingo Liaise with artists and collectors- Catalogue production o International project management of entire catalogue processo Facilitation of curatorial advisors and art critics, ensuring adherence to Foundation’s policies and legacy strategy o Coordination of translators, photographers and publishers and partner institutions, including copyright management and design/image compliance Show less