Darcy Mckenzie
Newtown,NSW
Summary
Completed a 6-week program, touring a range of gallery spaces. Immersing myself in a culture that is a historic, cosmopolitan and thriving capital city. Created youtube account vlogging the process of travel + art. Motivated employee with engaging personality and flexible approach. Developed a love for the art world through Sothebys Institute of Art program, with a specific interest in event management in both the art and fashion world. Creative individual skilled in ceramic making, social media marketing and video editing. Currently studying art history and marketing at the University of Sydney, also attending college at St Andrews. Completed internships with Sydney Contemporary Art Fair and MCMPR.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Gap Year Program
Sothebys Institute Of Art
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Short Course: Gap Year Program
Intern
Sydney Contemporary Art Fair
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
- Assisted marketing team with various marketing projects that would engage new leads and potential customers.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
Intern
MCMPR
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Worked across all facets of PR – showroom, accounts, seeding, events and more
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Client Advisor
Zimmerman
10.2023 - Current
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention
- Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting
- Visual merchandising both store front and social media
- Totalled bills, maintained accurate till count, through POS register system.
Ceramics
02.2020 - Current
- Created and made ceramic pieces that was sold to family and friends
- High School major project received pupils choice award
Food + Beverage
Berida Hotel
06.2023 - Current
- Liaised with chef on duty to provide seamless food service and communicated with head chef to provide feedback on same
- Delivered functions and events to required standards in collaboration with events coordinator
- Managed restaurant and bar booking sheets to organise guest lists and avoid double bookings.
Education
Residential College
St Andrews College
NewtownBachelor of Arts - Art History And Marketing
The University of Sydney
Sydney11.2026
High School Diploma -
Oxley College
Bowral, NSW09.2022
Skills
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Social Media Digital Marketing
- Excel Spreadsheets
- POS Inventory System Operation
Timeline
Intern
MCMPR
06.2024 - 10.2024
Client Advisor
Zimmerman
10.2023 - Current
Intern
Sydney Contemporary Art Fair
07.2023 - 09.2023
Food + Beverage
Berida Hotel
06.2023 - Current
Ceramics
02.2020 - Current
Gap Year Program
Sothebys Institute Of Art
01.2017 - 11.2022
Residential College
St Andrews College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History And Marketing
The University of Sydney
High School Diploma -
Oxley College
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