WORK EXPERIENCE

BurnStrong, New York 10/2018 - 03/2023 (Consultant: Present)

Director

• Spearheaded and nurtured a thriving small business located in Midtown Manhattan since 2018.

• Cultivated and fostered robust business relationships to drive growth and profitability.

• Assumed full responsibility for all aspects of the business, including strategic decision-making, effective third-party management, meticulous scheduling, comprehensive planning, and responsive customer engagement.

• Managed logistics for conferences, meetings, and events, ensuring seamless execution.

• Oversaw the creation and implementation of job postings, initial screenings, interview scheduling, and new hire set-up/orientations.

• Strategically optimized procurement processes, eliminating unnecessary purchases, and minimizing studio space costs.

Consultant for Small Businesses in NYC (Using BurnStrong as DBA) 12/2018 - Present

• Provide expert consultation services to small businesses in New York City, specializing in website development, internal structure organization, and policy development.

• Develop and design websites for clients, ensuring an engaging and user-friendly online presence.

• Create, revise, and organize employee handbooks and company policies to align with legal and industry standards.

• Lead the setup and execution of social media campaigns to boost brand visibility and engagement.

• Conduct in-depth market research to develop effective marketing strategies for clients.

• Collaborate on company development initiatives, including business expansion and growth strategies.

• Ensure seamless operations by optimizing internal processes and workflows to enhance efficiency.

Tiny Art Gallery, New York, NY 09/2020-Present

Registrar

• Co-founded and currently manage an esteemed art gallery in New York, overseeing day-to-day operations.

• Meticulously curate and organize diverse art exhibitions, demonstrating exceptional scheduling and financial acumen.

• Effectively facilitate art sales, resulting in significant profitability.

• Demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and diversity by amplifying the voices of up-and-coming BIPOC and queer artists, contributing to the enrichment of the artistic community.

• Manage database systems for the gallery, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of artworks and associated information.

• Draft, review, and follow up on contracts related to art acquisitions, exhibitions, and collaborations. Conduct condition inspections of artworks to ensure their preservation and appropriate handling.

• Assist in exhibition planning, including layout design and installation coordination.

• Coordinate the shipping of artworks, liaising with internal departments, external vendors, museums, framers, conservators, shippers, and artists’ studios.

• Collaborate with artists and their studios to facilitate the transportation and handling of artworks

Your-Movement Wellness Center, New York, NY 08/2014-07/2018

Executive Assistant

• Skillfully revised and enhanced yoga and Pilates manuals to ensure top-notch quality and effectiveness.

• Demonstrated exceptional written communication skills by maintaining regular correspondence with valued patrons,

  fostering strong relationships, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction.

• Acted as the primary point of contact for internal and external communication on behalf of the center’s management.

• Answered phones and greeted visitors with professionalism, ensuring a positive first impression.

• Made travel arrangements for staff and guests, optimizing convenience and efficiency.

• Prepared detailed reports, including financial summaries and performance metrics.

• Maintained meticulous filing and organization systems for documents, ensuring easy retrieval and reference.

• Recorded meeting minutes during important discussions and conferences, preserving key decisions and action items.

• Performed basic bookkeeping tasks, including expense tracking, invoice processing, and financial record management.