Joanna James

Experience

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  101 Projekt Art Gallery

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Gallery Assistant

  Sourced and contracted new artists, curated exhibitions, and planned the gallery's presence at art fairs, including artwork selection, booth design, and customer engagement. Managed gallery day-to-day operations as well as exhibition openings, sales both in-person and online, and enhanced visibility through website and social media management while producing artist bios and press materials.

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  Student Travel

  May 2016 - Jan 2018

  Tour Leader and Tour Guide

  Led educational tours for students across Europe, managing travel logistics, accommodations, and transportation while coordinating with vendors and agencies to ensure smooth operations. Provided destination insights, handled emergencies, and reviewed contracts to enhance tour quality and student experience.

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  Nowa Itaka

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Tour Leader

  Led and coordinated European tours, managing logistics, transportation, accommodations, and on-site operations while ensuring a seamless travel experience and handling emergencies.

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  Museum of Warsaw

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2021

  Managed museum projects with cross-functional teams, administered the Museum of Warsaw’s websites with SEO optimization and accessibility audits and developed social media strategies.Coordinated all aspects of the annual Mayor of Warsaw Awards, including budget planning, contractor management, jury coordination, prize production, and award ceremony execution, including a live broadcast from a film studio. Led the development and execution of museum exhibitions and major city anniversary celebrations, managing project strategy, budgeting, contractor recruitment, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely and budget-conscious completion. Enhanced museum content through multimedia materials, social media strategy, educational programs for seniors, and co-curated the Warsaw Reconstruction Path, including concept development and English translation. Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance the museum's visibility among English-speaking visitors by analyzing digital presence, expanding communication channels, and implementing targeted outreach initiatives. Provided multilingual customer service, guided historical tours, handled transactions, and assisted in event organization at the Museum of Warsaw.

  • Communications Specialist

    Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  • Curational Assistant

    Aug 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Targeted Marketing Consultant for English-speaking Tourists

    May 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Exhibition Supervisor

    Dec 2018 - Aug 2019
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  SPMDesign

  Sept 2022 - now

  Managed budgets and directed complex, long-term art curation, production, and installation projects for high-profile clients, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards across multiple concurrent projects. Led cross-functional teams, negotiated contracts with artists and vendors, and oversaw all aspects of art production and logistics, building strong client and stakeholder relationships that resulted in repeat business and successful project execution. Successfully led a large-scale art installation project, managing the selection, contracting, and coordination of over 20 artists from concept to installation. Oversaw all aspects of the art procurement process, including artist negotiations, logistics, and quality control, while fostering strong relationships with artists, galleries, and vendors to ensure timely delivery and high client satisfaction. Coordinated the production of high-quality graphics on various materials, ensuring timely delivery across multiple projects while performing detailed quality checks and overseeing flawless installation. Managed vendor relationships and purchase orders, collaborating closely with the fabrication department to ensure design specifications and timelines were met.

  • Project Manager

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Project Coordinator + Curation Specialist

    Oct 2023 - Oct 2024

  • Project Coordinator

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2024