Katie Heffelfinger
Gallery and Fine Assistant
Exhibitions Coordinator
Fine Art Consultant and Sales
International and Nationwide Exhibitions Management
CAREER SUMMARY
Executive arts coordinator with heightened ability to perceive and anticipate needs in dynamic mobile environments resulting in powerful presentations and prolific sales.
CURRENT EXPERIENCE
Art Expediter / Exhibition Coordination
Various Clients: Joan Michlin Gallery, Valetokos Expediting
September 2009 – Present
Logistics and handling of multi-leg tours and shipping. White-glove and special handling of high priority and delicate items. Coordination of complicated logistics involving multiple stops and on-time arrival of time sensitive cargo. All sales, set up and tear down of art shows, fairs and exhibitions. Bonding, insurance, national and international permits and licensing.
- Excellent sales and logistics coordination for client confidence
- Specialist in challenging scenarios with on time and below budget delivery
- Art handling, deployment and full exhibition support
- Providing excellent customer service and vendor interaction
- Comfortable in Mac and PC platforms, iPhone, Microsoft Office, MS Project, CS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Exhibitions Manager Molloy Gallery,
August 2007 – November 2008
Held preparatory, exhibitions and management positions during dynamic tenure that included an appointment to Gallery Manager. Provided personal and administrative assistance to CEO. During this time gross margin grew by 10% and overall sales grew by over 40%. Pioneered the development of exhibitions at art fairs and doubled sales over 5 month exhibition tour season. Acquired and developed new dealer connections simplifying supply line problems in sourcing works. Solidified gallery reorganization to focus on museum and investment paintings resulting in a 66% growth in the average price of piece sold.
- Proven closer, extremely experienced in sales
- Excellent artist, vendor and customer interaction
- Preservation, preparation and installation of fine art inventory
- Management of all elements of exhibitions and events
- Assist CEO in scheduling, planning, proposals, budgets, correspondence, travel and operations
Salon Dada / Studio 62
February 2002- December 2006
Created a community gallery from the ground up. Managed events, exhibitions and artist programs. Assisted artists from physical production of art to sales and installations. Evolved gallery into a formidable regional center for the arts with 200-plus gala events and a member artist led board.
- Artists' assistant including; art work prep, installation, liaison with community, sales, design and build of prototypes to final product
- Organize weekly art events; setup of location, food and beverage
- Ensure attendance by local artists, coordinating models, lighting, and sound
- Compose and send out frequent, detailed notification of studio activities
- Maintain contact with participating artists
- Secure event locations, coordinate, credentials and guest appearance
- Maintain relations with press; releases, media contact and promotion
- Write grants and develop funding sources and projects
- Advertising for event and maintaining mailing lists
- Event planning and logistics
Assistant Midwife
April 1997 – Sept 2004
Serve senior midwife in every capacity as personal and professional assistant attending labor, prenatal office appointments and emergency response.
- Skilled and calm under pressure, able to prioritize, delegate and maintain control
- Anticipate needs and maintain tools and supplies at hand at all times
- Provide information and constant support to clients
- Extreme work ethic; everything necessary for as long as needed until it 's done
- Preserve confidentiality with regard to sensitive client information
- Keep detailed records of patients' medical records and business
EDUCATION
Lifelong learner with educational experience including:
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- Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Spring 2004-spring 2006 academic sculpture - crossover program with
- Assistant Midwife Training AAMI 1997-2001
- PA EMT-B certification 1999
- Graduate, Southern
- Early admission to
REFERENCES: Excellent references upon request
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