Echo Yu He 何雨

Experience

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  Mercer

  Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

  Intern

  -Joined the HCPS (Human Capital Products Service) department.Deeply participate in developing 3P-Management System, an E-HR product leading in HR consulting industry. Took part in the China Total Remuneration Survey, helped with data cleaning of 113 companies and more than 32000 employees, communicated with the clients and helped them to handle the system - China Post Employee Opinion Survey project members. Initiated to use panel analysis for data analysis and won high recognition from team leader and the client.- Assisted in projects, including Job Analysis, Competence Model, Employee Opinion Survey and Performance System. Show less

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  The Boston Consulting Group

  Nov 2007 - May 2008

  Part-time Assistant

  -Participated in a global survey project about hot topics and trends in HR management, took charge of data collection in Mainland China and conducted 30 interviews with senior HR managers of MNCs.-Engaged in an organizational development project for a leading chemical company. Closely cooperated with members to conduct industry research, questionaire design. Delivered more than 40 individual interviews

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  SK group

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2008

  Global Intern

  -Completed 3 individual projects, including IPE System Methodology and Application, Introduction of Chinese Labor Contract Law and Corporate Cultural Comparison of China and Korea.-Led a group project, applying Employee Value Position(EVP) model to expand SK’s global employment brand, including an international online survey, benchmark analysis, focus group, proposed strategy and detailed action plans.

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  Detecon Consulting

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

  Intern

  -Supported a global team to conduct a process reengineering project for a state owned giant in telecommunication industry.-Fully involved in reprocessing of more than 60 positions in 6 departments. -Performed flow chart design and RACI matrix design with a minimum of supervision and gained rich experience in process management

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  Various Publications

  Aug 2009 - now

  Writer

  Contribute reviews and fictions to various publications, including Art China, The Art Newspaper (China) Condé Nast Traveler, Comfort, Lens, L'Official Art, TUSSLE Magazine, World Heritage Geography, among others

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  The Pace Gallery, Beijing

  Jun 2010 - Jun 2011

  Gallery Assistant

  - Received clients and visitors in the gallery.- Assisted with the organization, press outreach and opening reception for exhibitions.- Compiled artists' biographies, CVs and media clippings for exhibitions, art fairs and projects.- Translated and proof-read press releases and publications.- Liaised with forwarders and third galleries for overseas exhibitions- Maintained and updated gallery archive of artists and exhibitions.- Supported HR management and general administrative duties. Show less

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  The Pace Gallery LLC

  Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

  PR & Communication Intern

  - Tracked Pace and Pace artists' media presence and manage the physical and digital media archives.- Prepared artists' biographies, CVs and media clippings for database; finished two projects under supervision.- Assisted with daily newsletter.

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  Christie's

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  Asian Contemporary Art Intern

  - Conducted research of artists’ biographies, media reports, gallery representations and sales; updated the digital media library.- Designed brochures, proofread and updated copyright information for “Off-the-Wall” project, a special project in collaboration with Post-war and Contemporary Art department.- Supported the auction sales on site and prepared Excels for sales results.

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  The Pace Gallery LLC 佩斯画廊

  May 2012 - now

  Research Services Director

  I started my journey in the art world from 2010 when I gave up the career in business administration and began to intern at Pace Gallery, Beijing. After one year, I came to New York to pursue further study in Arts Administration and part time worked at Pace Gallery, New York. In the past years, I have participated in various functions of Pace Gallery, including Gallery Assistant, Registration, Research and Archives, PR and Communication, and Sales. Recently I'm promoted to become Research Services Director, reporting to the Research & Archives Senior Director and has responsibility for directing Research Services and working collaboratively across R&A teams to define and oversee research and reference service and activity. My responsibilities include: Coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of services provided to gallery staff in global locations, including onsite use, in-person and virtual reference, instructions, and outreach; develops and advises R&A on strategies to promote internal and external resources; Works collaboratively across departments with all staff to implement R&A programs and services; Directs the Research & Reference desk team to maintain a shared standard of service at all R&A service points and to respond effectively to Pace community user needs; Work with Pace IT and database vendor (Lucidea Software Solutions) to design and implement Library technology solution GeniePlus (ILS); Collaborate with R&A colleagues to plan, organize and manage programs, exhibitions, and special events. Show less

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  Research Center for Arts and Culture

  Jul 2012 - May 2013

  Art Cart Fellow

  - Research fellow at Art Cart, an intergenerational arts legacy project that connects aging professional artists with teams of graduate students to undertake the preparation and documentation of their creative works;- Closely work with visual artist Morgan O’Hara to document her artworks- collecting both high-quality digital images as well as relevant historical, biographical, and artistic background information.

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  Fou Gallery

  Dec 2013 - now

  Founder and Director

  In 2013, I founded Fou Gallery, an innovative, organic art community located in a historic 1905 New York brownstone in Brooklyn, and continued to run the gallery. Fundamentally believing that art is a way of life, Fou Gallery is dedicated to promoting the creative talents and projects of our time. Fou began with a basic recognition that contemporary art and culture must address critical real-life challenges faced by our society through holistic, sustainable, and spiritual practices. Fou represents an alternative to the commercial model of mainstream galleries, and serves as a habitat that nurtures a harmonious relationship between the earth and ourselves. Taking art as an indispensable part of everyday life, Fou curates art exhibitions so as to offer a vibrant and inspirational selection of original artworks. In addition, Fou hosts artists’ talks, film screenings, music performances, spiritual healing workshops, and various culinary events to create a diverse art environment. Show less

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  Chapeau Echo 回声古董帽

  Jan 2014 - now

  In 2014, I founded Chapeau Echo millinery studio, a boutique artist studio specializing in making hats with stories. Till now, over 350 hats have been designed and handmade by me. Each one has a unique design and a story behind it, the stories can be found on the website. Chapeau Echo has been shown in different cities in China and U.S.A., including 808 Teahouse (Beijing, 2015), Mingbai Life (Chengdu, 2016), MIA Space (Beijing, 2016), Anren ancient town (Chengdu, 2018), 192 Elizabeth Street (New York, 2018), Pace Gallery (New York, 2019/2021), Fou Gallery (2016/2021). Show less

  • Founder

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Founder and Artist

    Jan 2014 - now
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  Art in Touch

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2022

  Co-Founder and Executive Director

  During COVID-19 crisis, I co-founded Art in Touch with a group of art professionals in New York, with the belief that art can help bring compassion, solace, and enlightenment to humankind through difficult times. Our first project, N95forNYC, secures medical resources and support for frontline healthcare workers. Since March 2020, N95forNYC has obtained a high volume of N95, respirators, surgical masks, protective coveralls, eye protectors, and other much-needed PPE sourced from China and the United States and directly distributed them to 52 hospitals, nursing homes, and first responders in New York City and beyond. We are in direct contact with frontline healthcare workers to ensure and make sure that the critical resources are put into their hands without bureaucratic delays. Our second project, BouquetsforNYC brings personalized flowers to frontline healthcare workers, COVID-19 patients, victims and their families to provide emotional support and love.Our project InSolidarity brings non-medical grade protective gears to people of color and other vulnerable communities in need of masks for theirgatherings to support the campaigns for #BlackLivesMatter movements. As the situation subsides, we aim to further explore diverse and artistic ways to help with disaster relief. Show less

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  Columbia University

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  Instructor for Arts Administration program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Design and teach a 3-credit course “Arts Administration in Asia and Asian Contemporary Art Markets.” The 15-week course enables students to study different aspects of Asian contemporary art through a lively program of classroom lectures, online seminars, field trips to art organizations, and encounters with artists and artworks. The course acts as a foundation in Arts Administration in Asian contemporary art for future art practitioners, whether as a specialist in an art gallery, museum, auction house, private collection, art advisory service, performing art center; to start as an entrepreneur in art and cultural sector; or to pursue further study in an area of Asian contemporary art. Show less