Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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JOSEPHINE CANTURI

Sydney

Summary

I am looking to leverage my excellent administrative, curatorial and customer service skills, combined with a passion and interest in art, curation, management and technology, to contribute to the ongoing success of the team. My goal is to bring a positive, proactive, and detail-oriented approach to the role, contributing to the businesses overall efficiency and success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Exhibition Preparator

Pollyxenua Joannou Exhibition
09.2023
  • Lead a team of 5 providing instructions and guidance on artwork setup
  • Assisted curator in the planning and execution of gallery installation
  • Database entry
  • Object handling.

Exhibition Preparator

See Street Gallery
08.2023
  • Assisted curator in the planning and execution of gallery installations, providing valuable input on arrangement
  • Handled the installation and de-installation of artworks for gallery
  • Demonstrated the ability to problem-solve on-the-fly during installations, adapting to unforeseen challenges.

Exhibition Preparator/Curatorial Assistant

See Street Gallery
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted head curator in the planning and execution of gallery installation
  • Registered art work using EHive and See Street registration systems
  • Assisting with gallery setup procedures.

Salon Owner & Hairdresser

Deep Hair Crew
01.2017 - Current
  • Founded and established Deep Hair Crew, a successful boutique salon, overseeing all aspects of business operations
  • Maintained a large list of regular clientele through strong interpersonal skills and excellent customer service
  • Personally delivered hairdressing services to a diverse clientele
  • Managed salon inventory, including product orders and stock levels, optimizing product availability and minimizing waste
  • Managed salon finances, including budgeting.

Education

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration in Galleries and Museums -

TAFE Meadowbank
01.2023

Negotiating the Art Market Collecting, buying and Selling -

Christies London
01.2023

Certificate IV in Management -

TAFE Liverpool
01.2011

Skills

  • Exceptional customer service
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Strong organizational skills such as appointment scheduling
  • Building and maintaining client relationships
  • Social media management
  • Collections Care
  • Documentation
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Exhibit preparation

References

  • Nick Vickers, Curator & Art Teachers, 0403 838 309, vickers.nick@gmail.com
  • Isobel Johnston, Artist & Art Teachers, 0400 378 842

Timeline

Exhibition Preparator/Curatorial Assistant

See Street Gallery
12.2023 - 01.2024

Exhibition Preparator

Pollyxenua Joannou Exhibition
09.2023

Exhibition Preparator

See Street Gallery
08.2023

Salon Owner & Hairdresser

Deep Hair Crew
01.2017 - Current

Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration in Galleries and Museums -

TAFE Meadowbank

Negotiating the Art Market Collecting, buying and Selling -

Christies London

Certificate IV in Management -

TAFE Liverpool
JOSEPHINE CANTURI