Teresa (Tess) Matthews
Araluen, Alice Springs ,NT
Summary
32 Years of experience across a range of industries incorporating strong customer service, attention to detail and quality control. From initial employment in the retail food sector to art consultant and curator, I have built a wide range of transferable skills and proven commitment to being an agile and competent employee with fast learning capabilities with strong ethics and focus on time management and team work.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Consultant
Self-employeed
11.2019 - Current
- Expanded network connections through attending art fairs, gallery openings, exhibitions, auctions, and other relevant events.
- Increased client referrals through exceptional customer service and extensive knowledge of the Aboriginal art market.
- Increased exposure for artists by connecting them with collectors and organizing solo or group exhibitions.
- Cataloguing service, preparing clients art collection for valuation and Sale through Auction House.
- Organized private viewings and studio visits for clients to experience artwork firsthand before purchasing.
- Coordinated logistics for international shipping services while ensuring adherence to customs regulations and insurance requirements.
- Negotiated consignment agreements on behalf of clients seeking to sell or purchase secondary-market pieces discreetly.
Business Manager
Cooee Art Gallery
04.2013 - 09.2019
- Sales
- Curate Art Exhibitions and Art Fairs
- Hang Exhibitions
- Purchase and Consign Artwork form Art Centres and Artists
- Manage Time Lines for Gallery Exhibition Schedule working with Artists Artwork Arrivals
- Manage Client Acquisitions / Building Collections
- Catalogue Artwork, Artwork Photography
- Coordinate Exhibition Openings
- Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees
- Manage Business Accounts / Xero
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Reconcile Art Sales For Annual Auctions / Pay Artists and Private Sellers
Personal Assistant
Strette Management
01.2010 - 11.2011
Gallery Manager
Gallery Gondwana
06.2005 - 08.2009
Art Coordinator
Framed The Darwin Gallery
01.2002 - 05.2005
Administrative Assistant
Corrugated Youth Arts
07.2001 - 01.2002
Sales Assistant
Michael Hill Jewelers
06.2000 - 07.2001
Assistant Manager
Gallery Gondwana
11.1997 - 05.2000
Retail Sales Trainee /Art Gallery Assistant
Gondwana 2
03.1996 - 11.1997
Take- Away Assistant
Wishbone Chicken
08.1995 - 06.1996
Retail Sales Trainee
Tandy Alicetronics
11.1995 - 03.1996
Deli Worker
Westside Deli
01.1993 - 05.1995
Education
Traineeship - Retail And Sales
Centralian College
Alice Springs, NT06.1997
Year 11
Port Augusta Secondary School
Port Augusta, SA07.1995
Skills
- Sales
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Art Curation
- Art history knowledge
- Book keeping
- Maintained Website
Timeline
Art Consultant
Self-employeed
11.2019 - Current
Business Manager
Cooee Art Gallery
04.2013 - 09.2019
Personal Assistant
Strette Management
01.2010 - 11.2011
Gallery Manager
Gallery Gondwana
06.2005 - 08.2009
Art Coordinator
Framed The Darwin Gallery
01.2002 - 05.2005
Administrative Assistant
Corrugated Youth Arts
07.2001 - 01.2002
Sales Assistant
Michael Hill Jewelers
06.2000 - 07.2001
Assistant Manager
Gallery Gondwana
11.1997 - 05.2000
Retail Sales Trainee /Art Gallery Assistant
Gondwana 2
03.1996 - 11.1997
Retail Sales Trainee
Tandy Alicetronics
11.1995 - 03.1996
Take- Away Assistant
Wishbone Chicken
08.1995 - 06.1996
Deli Worker
Westside Deli
01.1993 - 05.1995
Traineeship - Retail And Sales
Centralian College
Year 11
Port Augusta Secondary School
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