Corinna Berndt

I Work as an independent artist and researcher, regularly producing exhibitions and collaborative projects.

• Coordinated complex exhibitions, ensuring high-quality artistic outcomes.
• Consistently demonstrated an ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through outstanding written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex art projects to strict deadlines.
• Confidently created and realised detailed exhibition designs.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Successfully completed private and commercial artwork commissions

• Serve as sessional teaching staff for the Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts, a course designed for learners from diverse professional backgrounds, assisting with bridging knowledge gaps for Master's program applicants.
• Utilise effective communication to positively impact student well-being and foster respectful peer-feedback environments.
• Coordinated the End-of-Year Student Exhibition.
• Designed and facilitated tutorial classes focused on active peer-to-peer learning and inclusive project prompts.
• Delivered project-related lectures with a specific emphasis on contemporary issues and inclusive art practices.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

A non-profit art space run by volunteers, Trocadero Projects strives to provide a safe and engaging environment for emerging artists to develop and exhibit in, while contributing to the local community.

• Provided essential experience in budget management and program support within an arts not-for-profit setting.
• Secured Creative Victoria funding to design and deliver a six-month mentorship program for emerging artists, providing industry-rate payments to participants.
• Streamlined financial management by migrating all bookkeeping and BAS reporting to Xero.
• Improved the organization's financial viability by correcting accounts, retrieving unpaid funds, and implementing strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Facilitated respectful group discussions and organized exhibitions providing career development for emerging artists.
• Oversaw cash flow management, enhancing liquidity and financial stability.
• Reconciled monthly statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
• Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
• Facilitated financial strategy meetings, providing key insights for decision-making.

Tolarno Galleries is a longstanding commercial gallery with a monthly exhibition program and a schedule of special events and talks. The gallery represents local and national mid-career as well as established artists.

• Provided high-level administrative support and assisted with the coordination of exhibition installations, de-installations, and scheduled events for a gallery representing mid-career and established artists.
• Managed both incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders through professional communication.
• Managed scheduling for director's appointments, optimising time management and workflow.
• Developed promotional materials, enhancing public engagement with gallery events.
• Implemented inventory tracking system, improving accuracy in art piece documentation.
• Played a key role in day-to-day gallery operations, including liaising with artists, collectors, and curators.
• Managed inventory and logistics for exhibitions and organised artist talks.
• Provided administrative support for sales, museum acquisitions, and licensing requests.

SIGNAL is a creative studio for young people 14 to 25 years, offering young people the opportunity to work alongside professional artists through multi-artform workshops and mentoring.

• Provided ongoing mentorship to young artists (ages 14–25) for the SIGNAL Screen and Sound Commissions.
• Provided encouragement and support to help young artists meet professional deadlines for public presentations.
• Guided mentees through personal and professional development pathways.
• Developed individualized learning strategies to meet diverse needs of participants.
• Evaluated progress of mentees, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
• Guided mentees in overcoming challenges by sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice.
• Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
• Assisted mentees in setting achievable goals and creating realistic action plans for personal and professional growth.
• Developed trust-based relationships with mentees through active listening and empathetic communication.

Project Anywhere was a global exhibition program that enabled artists and artistic researchers operating outside conventional exhibition circuits to receive expert peer evaluation, community support, and global dissemination of their work.

• Facilitated an extensive global peer-review process for a diverse cohort of international artists within a program supporting location-specific artistic research.
• Managed all email correspondence and assisted with the delivery of international conferences.
• Ensured the timely completion of global program launches through expert stakeholder management.
• Managed internal and external communications, ensuring consistency across all channels.
• Oversaw project timelines and deliverables.
• Developed comprehensive communication strategies to enhance stakeholder engagement and brand visibility.

The Centre of Visual Art (CoVA) was a cross-disciplinary bridge, bringing together researchers and resources across the two main campuses in Parkville and Southbank, while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Coordinated a group of graduate higher degree research students across two faculties to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Organised and facilitated committee meetings with postgraduate students and key stakeholders.
• Managed the planning, budgeting, and coordination of CoVA's Graduate Academy public programs and workshops.
• Oversaw the delivery of a multi-episode podcast and a two-day academic symposium.
• Coordinated workshops and seminars, promoting engagement within the visual arts community.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Monitored project timelines, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality output.

Chapman & Bailey provides conservation framing, arts services and regularly holds art workshops.

• Provided expert consultations to private clients, museums, and galleries regarding art materials and conservation framing.
• Managed client databases, orders and invoicing, and complex booking schedules.
• Independently programmed monthly art workshops focusing on contemporary local artists.
• Led training sessions for new employees, fostering a culture of safety and teamwork.
• Mentored junior staff, promoting skill development and knowledge sharing
• Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
• Managed complex customer accounts, providing tailored solutions to meet individual needs.
• Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
• Addressed customer inquiries to ensure satisfaction and foster positive service experience.