Emily Chang
NSW
Summary
I am a team-oriented and organised administrator and Chinese art specialist with over 10 years of experience in auction houses and the non-profit sector. My strong organisational skills, fluency in Asian languages, and ability to build lasting relationships with clients enable me to bridge cultural gaps, foster trust, and deliver exceptional client service. With experience in finance and data management, I am adept at streamlining operations, generating funding, and driving successful outcomes across diverse sectors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Administrator - Job Share
Scots Church Sydney
11.2023 - Current
- Process invoices and prepare financial reports for the Management Committee on a monthly basis
- Manage the website and internal CRM database (Elvanto)
- Regularly managing and updating the website
- Editing and uploading weekly sermons
Office Manager
Scots Church Sydney
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Provided EA support to the Pastor by managing his calendar, scheduling meetings and preparation for Sunday services.
- Created multiple excel spreadsheets for building management, building hire, office processes, and event coordination
- Managed the long-term hirers of different parts of the building which included church organisations, the cafe outside the church and medical offices by updating annual contracts, sending invoices and attending to any building issues that arise.
- Generated more income for the church by actively cultivating and engaging short term hirers such as weddings, day conferences and events
Founder
Little Modern Reader
11.2021 - Current
- Established and managed Little Modern Reader, an online secondhand bookstore specialising in affordable children’s picture books based on a donation model with a strong emphasis on sustainability
- Designed and developed the entire website www.littlemodernreader.com.au
- Implemented marketing strategies on Instagram and cultivated over 500 followers
- Sourced, catalogued and researched over 1500 children’s picture books ensuring a curated and diverse offering
- Contributed to the local community and school by redistributing over 300 books
- Donated 10% from every sale to Australian Refugee Volunteers
Deputy Director | Chinese Works of Art
Sotheby's
10.2015 - 05.2017
- Managed key client relationships by building trust to successfully secure high-value consignments for auction
- Led the project for the exhibition China Without Dragons: Rare Pieces from Oriental Ceramic Society Members. Managed over 80 stakeholders and coordinated with various departments to design, execute, and deliver a world-renowned exhibition
- Successfully oversaw the publication of a comprehensive book accompanying the exhibition
- Sourced consignments and developed business opportunities across Europe, with a particular focus on Belgium, France, and The Netherlands, strengthening client relationships and expanding market presence
Specialist | Chinese Works of Art
Sotheby's
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Established long-term trust-based relationships with high-net-worth clients
- Drove business development efforts in the Americas region, significantly contributing to achieving departmental sales targets of $20 million
- Played a key role in helping the team surpass our main competitor for the first time in a decade
- Authenticated, catalogued, researched, and wrote condition reports for each object
- Managed and coordinated graphic layout for the catalogue, and worked with Production and Graphic teams to complete all final on-screen edits of the published catalogue
- Developed relationships with American museums by organizing the annual Curator's lunch during Asia Week New York, and successfully established the inaugural Young Curator's lunch.
Junior Specialist | Chinese Works of Art
Christie's
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Supported the senior specialists with research and cataloguing objects for our twice-yearly auctions
- Oversaw the photography process for each object, coordinated with multiple departments on design and composition, performing colour checks, and obtaining copyright permissions from publishers and museums.
Administrator | Japanese Works of Art
Christie's
10.2007 - 09.2009
- Developed and implemented a new cataloguing system for the Japanese department library and a revised client filing system to improve efficiency
- Provided administrative support by answering telephones, printing condition reports, working in the exhibitions to show client objects and taking bids
Education
Master of Arts - East Asian Art
Sotheby's Institute / University of Manchester
LondonBachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VICBachelor of Arts - Japanese And Chinese
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VICDiploma of Languages - Chinese
University of Melbourne
Melbourne, VICIntensive Language Program - Mandarin Chinese
Fudan University
Shanghai, ChinaLanguages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working
Chinese (Shanghainese)
Full Professional
Timeline
Office Administrator - Job Share
Scots Church Sydney
11.2023 - Current
Founder
Little Modern Reader
11.2021 - Current
Office Manager
Scots Church Sydney
10.2017 - 03.2022
Deputy Director | Chinese Works of Art
Sotheby's
10.2015 - 05.2017
Specialist | Chinese Works of Art
Sotheby's
01.2012 - 09.2015
Junior Specialist | Chinese Works of Art
Christie's
09.2009 - 10.2011
Administrator | Japanese Works of Art
Christie's
10.2007 - 09.2009
Master of Arts - East Asian Art
Sotheby's Institute / University of Manchester
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts - Japanese And Chinese
University of Melbourne
Diploma of Languages - Chinese
University of Melbourne
Intensive Language Program - Mandarin Chinese
Fudan University
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