Evelyn Li

Experience

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  Academy for International Business Officials, Ministry of Commerce

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Interpreter/ Assistant

  Compiled notes and main points in daily research and studies seminars for 75 foreign officials from 28 countriesFacilitated communications and activities between the officials and their embassies Translated daily for foreign officials and helped them to experience China to the most extent Accompanied and translated for officials on their visits to several major Chinese companies

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  TANK Shanghai

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Gallery Assistant

  Curated exhibitions daily in this privately-owned gallery of contemporary art to visitors and art collectors Facilitated, planned and promoted 2 gallery events in opening to the publicCo-conducted research on a contemporary photographer and published the article on the gallery platform

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  InSitu French School - Montpellier, France

  Apr 2019 - May 2019

  Management Intern/Event planner

  Independently researched, organized and curated a walking tour on Street Art in Montpellier Prepared and translated all the correspondence from French to English Organized and participated in school events, took pictures and composed content for social media platformsMaintained contact with the existing partnerships, researched and reached out for more

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  FRESCO Collective

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Archive researcher

  • Conducted research on artists, wrote short biographies and compiled categorized contact lists• Planned, coordinated and implemented a 2-week-long public art program • Maintained close contact with artists, curators, sponsors and partnering organizations • Created content on social media platforms and kept the organization’s website updated

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  Today Art Museum

  Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

  Curatorial Assistant

  • Assisted with the curatorial process of 3 exhibitions, independently coordinated with the artists, the curator and the media involved• Translated the exhibition proposals and texts bilingually, edited the exhibition catalogues• Supervised the setting-up process of the exhibition and the opening reception.

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  Beijing Poly International Auction

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

  Classical Paintings Intern

  • Researched and wrote descriptive catalogue texts, sourced supplemental images• Assisted with catalogue preparation and telephone biddings for 2020 Autumn Auction, XiaoGuShanGuan Collection Special Auction, and Autumn Evening Auction• Managed telephone calls, distributed messages, and coordinated with internal departments• Handled client inquiries related to all transactional aspects of bidding, buying, and selling at auction

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  画廊周北京 Gallery Weekend Beijing

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Program Coordinator

  • Edited, proofread and translated 8 international galleries’ exhibition catalogues, press releases and correspondences • Worked closely with 2 galleries, communicated with the contractors, supervised the installation of the exhibitions and curated for VIP collectors and the public• Organized and facilitated an online Zoom panel discussion with four international gallery founders• Designed gallery floorplans and posters, created written and video content for social media and newsletters• Recruited and managed over 15 volunteers, compiled a training guide and scheduled work shifts Show less

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  Art Market Journal 艺术市场通讯

  Jul 2021 - Jun 2022

  Art Consultant

  • Corporate Art Advisor Direction: Provided art direction to finance and real estate companies.• Personal Art Consultant Direction: Worked closely with clients to establish art collections based on market potential and personal taste. • Art Market Research and Media Direction: Researched extensively on the art market, compiled an archival base of individual artists with assessment on their careers, market performance and potential

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  MB Projects China

  Oct 2022 - Sept 2024

  Project Coordinator