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SUMMARY
Bachelor’s degree recipient in art history who thrives in an environment where a passion for the arts and knowledge of current market trends are valued. Curation internships and extensive customer service serving upscale clients required professional communication skills, research abilities, and discipline in task-management.

EDUCATION
University of Vermont: Burlington, VT, Bachelors Degree in Art History, Minor in Studio Art 2007-2010
• Dean’s List, GPA – 3.47, GPA within major – 3.68
• One of four students chosen to speak at an Art History Symposium
• Volunteer: Humane society
Middlebury Union High School: Middlebury, VT 2002-2006
• Achieved honors and high honors every semester; Awarded local scholarship upon graduation
• Awarded local scholarship upon graduating
• Volunteer: Dance Instructor

ART RELATED INTERNSHIPS
Curator/Intern – Fleming Museum: UVM, Burlington, VT January – May 2010
• Curated “Robert Hull Fleming: A Venerable Collector”, exhibition
• Researched Fleming and the objects he acquired over a lifetime of traveling the globe
• Refined the obtained information into an introduction and object labels
• Installed the exhibition
Internship − the Firehouse Gallery: Burlington, VT June-December 2009
• Provided visitor information and installed/de-installed exhibitions
• Assisted with gallery education program by prepping for tours and organizing database

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Consultant – Monelle Clothing Boutique: Burlington, VT September 2008-2010
• Acted as liaison with suppliers, to place orders, make payments, etc.
• Trained and observed new employees
• Accommodated the needs of customers with a comprehensive knowledge of the inventory
• Responsible for opening and closing the store as well as keeping it clean and organized
Department head − Brown Ledge Camp: Colchester, VT Summer 2008, 2010
• Provided leadership at program dedicated to independent, goal oriented girls.
• Trained/managed staff, set schedules, and designed/planned emergency action plans
• Assisted in event planning for fund raisers and water sports presentation to family/alumni
Artist assistant: Various locations: U.S. 2002 - 2008
• Traveled to high-end art and craft shows to support two local artists
• Maintained extensive knowledge of the artists work to assist in sales
Sales – Alpine Shop: Middlebury, VT
• Maintained widespread knowledge of active-wear; inventory, register, etc.

SKILLS SUMMERY
Extensive knowledge of historical/contemporary art and theory/methods • Internet savvy • Properly manage time and information • Outgoing with tested customer service skills • Eloquent writing skills • Work well in deadline-driven work environment • Flexible in Work teams and Projects