Christopher Gallo

Experience

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  Greg Martin Auctions

  Apr 2005 - Feb 2009

  Director of Marketing

  Responsible for all print and web advertising and marketing. Managed team of cataloguers, photographers, graphic designers and printers to produce large format luxury catalogues. Attended trade shows. Acted as auctioneer during public auctions and web auctions.

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  Michaan's Auctions

  Mar 2009 - Feb 2014

  Director of Operations

  Michaan's Auctions is a leading, full service auction house on the West Coast specializing in the appraisal and sale of antiques and fine art. Some of Michaan's specialty departments include Asian Works of Art, Furniture and Decorative Arts, Modern & Contemporary European and American Paintings/Prints and Jewelry.Established in 2002, Michaan's Auctions holds up to thirty sales each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors the world over. With one of the largest facilities in Northern California, Michaan's offers buyers the ability to preview and bid on many unique and desirable pieces. Some pieces have garnered world record prices, including an A.D.M Cooper painting, The Three Graces, 1915, sold at auction for $21,060 in 2005, as well as an Eduard Gaertner, German City Street Scene, 1831, sold at auction for $266,000.Michaan's reputation is built on the ability to accept single items, groups or entire estates with a "no risk consignment policy," setting it apart from other auction houses. In addition, there are no photography fees and if an item does not sell the consignor does not pay the insurance or "buy-in" fee. Michaan's team of specialists are dedicated to staying current on the latest issues and developments in the market. We also pride ourselves on providing personalized and professional attention throughout the entire auction process. Show less

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  San Francisco Provident Loan Association

  Mar 2014 - now

  Manager

  www.sanfranciscoprovident.comSan Francisco Provident is the premier luxury asset based lender in Northern California, making collateralized loans from $1000 to upwards of $1,000,000 exclusively on diamonds, fine jewelry, luxury automobiles, fine art, fine wines and other rare collectibles. Additionally, we have evolved into one of the largest purchasers of diamonds, important colored gemstones, fine estate jewelry and precious metals in the Bay Area and beyond. A discreet fixture in San Francisco since 1912, we have been family owned and operated for four generations. Whether working with small businesses or private individuals, for over 100 years San Francisco Provident has provided collateralized loans against luxury assets to discerning clients looking for liquidity at reasonable rates and flexible terms. Show less

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  66mint Fine Estate Jewelry

  Mar 2014 - now

  Operations Manager

  www.66mint.comFamily owned and operated for four generations and backed by 100 years of tradition, 66mint has evolved into the premiere estate jeweler on the West Coast. Located next to the historic U.S. Mint adjacent to Blue Bottle Coffee in San Francisco's SoMa district, we offer exquisite and rare jewelry at unmatched value. Beyond our international presence as a dealer of fine jewelry, we have established ourselves as an industry leader in the purchasing of gold, silver and jewelry from the public. 66mint also creates custom pieces designed to our clients' precise specifications. Show less

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  MemoGEMS

  Sept 2014 - now

  VP, Business Development

  memoGEMS is the premiere online estate jewelry e-commerce platform in the world, providing jewelry professionals and independent sales consultants virtual access to an exquisite collection, along with the opportunity to make on average 30-40% profit on each sale.Through the memoGEMS web platform, both small business owners and freelancing private individuals looking to create a new revenue stream are provided with the opportunity to sell millions of dollars of the finest estate jewelry in the world from the comfort of their office or home with the aid of only a desktop computer or mobile device, with little to no financial investment. Our network of sales associates from around the world are helping redefine how luxury jewelry is being sold online, and we are currently looking for new representatives to be a part of the memoGEMS revolution.For more information visit www.memoGEMS.com Show less