Experience

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  Sloane graphics ltd.

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Gallery manager

  I began working as a Sales Advisor during summer holidays in 2001 and worked in this company every summer until I was promoted to Manager in 2006. The company specialised in late 19th and 20th century prints, reproductions, modern and contemporary limited editions, originals and custom framing.• Developed strong client service skills.• Responsible for running the business, managing the store and overseeing the completion of orders. Experience purchasing all prints, art works, materials and greeting cards for the gallery.• Provided resourceful consultations regarding prints, reproductions, photographs, original paintings, framing, marketability, art collecting and dealing in art. • Demonstrated key stakeholder management skills, reporting to the company director.• Gained experience of target tracking, cash management and accounts.• Supervised and trained a team of four people. Show less

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  Independant

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  Freelance -- independant art professional

  In my freelance roles I worked in a great cross-section of areas within the fine art industry. London Contributor to Art + Antiques Magazine (Czech magazine for collectors and specialised public), 2010-2012. Curator of Encoded Systems exhibition, February 2011, Brixton, London. (group exhibition of contemporary art)Sales advisor at Frieze Art Fair for Galerie Frank Elbaz, every year from 2009-2012.Supervisor of Liebe Für Alle exhibition by Jim Krewson at Frieze Art Fair, Gavin Brown Enterprise 2008.Sales advisor for Kenny Schachter, Rove, Super Design exhibition in Covent Garden 2007.Making art works in various media in my time off, many of which are in private collections around the world. Show less

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  The sheen gallery

  Nov 2007 - Dec 2008

  Gallery coordinator

  I ran The Sheen Gallery and Picture Framers, a private dealership, which sold modern British artworks, including some works by the better known British surrealists. The gallery also promoted contemporary artists, some of which were members of Royal Academy of Arts and other esteemed societies. I believe it closed due to owner’s retirement.• Liaised with museums, public institutions and private collectors. • Maintained relationships and managed correspondence with artists and clients.• Catalogued and researched the extensive gallery collection.• Organised exhibitions and coordinated the running of the gallery.• Worked with original art works from major auction houses. Ran the adjacent picture framer’s and completed all jobs to perfection. Purchased materials for the adjacent Sheen Framing Company.• Responsible for maintenance of the website. Managed online archive and sales portfolio.• Managed the gallery stand at 20/21 British Art Fair, Royal College of Art and at Watercolours and Drawings Fair at Royal Academy. Show less

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  Skandium ltd.

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2012

  Store manager

  I initially joined Skandium’s flagship store on Marylebone High Street in 2009 as a Sales Consultant. I was promoted to Supervisor in June 2011, Assistant Manager in September 2011 and Manager in December 2011. In the year that I managed the store, I received regular feedback from the company directors that the store had never been in better shape.• Supervised the running of the store, visual merchandising, stock control and target planning.• Developed strong customer service skills.• Delivered product training sessions to other employees.• Exceeded sales targets regularly.• Responsible for interviewing and hiring new staff.• Managed and trained a team of ten people. Show less

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  Skandium ltd

  Oct 2012 - May 2015

  Brand agency administrator, skandium brand agency

  Working within Skandium’s Head Office I was responsible for liaising with clients at all levels, through which I developed strong communication skills and a meticulous attention to detail. In addition to managing accounts and client relations, I represented the company at trade events and trained retailers such as John Lewis.• Responsible for email correspondence with retailers and department stores regarding purchase orders, stock enquiries, accounts and logistics. Analysed and cross-checked data on order confirmations.• Supported two sales managers of brands such as Iittala, Höganäs, Rörstrand, Design House Stockholm, Marimekko, Royal Copenhagen, Skagerak, Woodnotes and Jansen & Co.• Met daily deadlines and provided efficient client service.• Replied to enquiries, resolved problems on everyday basis, liaised with international contacts. Show less

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  Holloways of ludlow design ltd

  Dec 2015 - Aug 2019

  Showroom manager

  Sales managementWorking closely with many top lighting brands such as Flos, Foscarini, Artemide, Astro, Bocci, Terzani, Marset, DCW Editions, Original BTC, Anglepoise and almost forty furniture brands on the market including Knoll, Fritz Hansen, Hay and Carl Hansen&Son to name a few. Responsible for smooth running of the showroomVisual MerchandisingResponsible for team performance and targets

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  Ton uk

  Oct 2019 - now

  Sales manager uk

  Developing new business and servicing all UK clients.Promoting TON brand among A&D community, supporting marketing and event activities.Meeting and exceeding sales targets.https://www.ton.eu/en/