Resume
RACHEL MONDSHINE
134 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbor, FL, 33154 ? ------------ ? ------------
Education:
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Psychology (Double Major) with a minor in Art History
? Honors: Dean’s Honor List; GPA 3.87
? Relevant Coursework: Contemporary Art Since 1980, Advanced Experimental Drawing, Art and Its Markets
Universita? di Siracusa di Firenze Semester Exchange, Florence, Italy Fall 2019
? Spent a semester researching art history and visited various museums, galleries and local artists’ studios in Florence, one of the world’s greatest artistic patrimonies while exploring innovative approaches to art and further developing my drawing, painting, and ceramics skills.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art London, England Concentration: Art and Its Market, Summer 2019
? Studied the global art market including explorations of the art market's key participants and the relations between art, market, and finance. Attended Sotheby’s pre-auction preparations, previews and live auctions including the Impressionist and Modern, Contemporary, and Russian Pictures.
Parsons School of Design Paris, France Concentration: Theory of Drawing Summer 2018
? Using the city of Paris as my subject, I further explored drawing techniques through a diverse array of mediums: charcoal, pen, ink, acrylic, and watercolor.
Professional Experience
The Directed Art Modern Miami, FL Gallery Assistant June 2019 - Present
? In collaboration with the gallery’s showcased artists, composed several artists statements and drafted descriptions for over 30 unique pieces, exploring and highlighting the artists’ inspiration and intention behind their bodies of work
? Led several promotions utilizing various forms of media including social media, email, and direct solicitation resulting in increased gallery attendance
? Responsible for managing and cataloging sales data associated with the company’s online gallery
? Continue to collaborate with artists on their personal statements and work remotely to improve the current platform
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery Middletown, CT Docent August 2019 - Present
? Strategically organized gallery entryways and walkways to foster an inviting and academic atmosphere
? Led over 50 daily museum visitors on guided tours discussing the history of the gallery and various exhibits
? Memorized key exhibit details which provided the necessary context for a more robust guest experience
? Continually adapted tour strategies to incorporate guest feedback and highlight the gallery’s permanent collection
Rose Beads Glass Marketing Intern, Miami, FL Summer 2018
? Created a social media platform and new sales channel for a jewelry business resulting in the growth of clientele and increased sales ? Built a thorough online catalog of over 100 items, including photographs and item descriptions
Personal Statement
Visual artist and art history student with an in-depth knowledge of creative practice and processes, including material production and object handling. Experience in creative marketing campaigns and art market dealings.
Website: ------------ Additional Skills and Interest
Language: Fluent in Spanish, elementary proficiency in Italian and French
Interests: Drawing, Oil Painting, Ceramics, Book Making
Inspirational Artists: Jenny Saville, Francis Bacon, David Hockey, Salvador Dali?, Artemisia Gentileschi
RACHEL MONDSHINE
134 Bal Bay Drive, Bal Harbor, FL, 33154 ? ------------ ? ------------
Education:
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT May 2021
Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art and Psychology (Double Major) with a minor in Art History
? Honors: Dean’s Honor List; GPA 3.87
? Relevant Coursework: Contemporary Art Since 1980, Advanced Experimental Drawing, Art and Its Markets
Universita? di Siracusa di Firenze Semester Exchange, Florence, Italy Fall 2019
? Spent a semester researching art history and visited various museums, galleries and local artists’ studios in Florence, one of the world’s greatest artistic patrimonies while exploring innovative approaches to art and further developing my drawing, painting, and ceramics skills.
Sotheby’s Institute of Art London, England Concentration: Art and Its Market, Summer 2019
? Studied the global art market including explorations of the art market's key participants and the relations between art, market, and finance. Attended Sotheby’s pre-auction preparations, previews and live auctions including the Impressionist and Modern, Contemporary, and Russian Pictures.
Parsons School of Design Paris, France Concentration: Theory of Drawing Summer 2018
? Using the city of Paris as my subject, I further explored drawing techniques through a diverse array of mediums: charcoal, pen, ink, acrylic, and watercolor.
Professional Experience
The Directed Art Modern Miami, FL Gallery Assistant June 2019 - Present
? In collaboration with the gallery’s showcased artists, composed several artists statements and drafted descriptions for over 30 unique pieces, exploring and highlighting the artists’ inspiration and intention behind their bodies of work
? Led several promotions utilizing various forms of media including social media, email, and direct solicitation resulting in increased gallery attendance
? Responsible for managing and cataloging sales data associated with the company’s online gallery
? Continue to collaborate with artists on their personal statements and work remotely to improve the current platform
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery Middletown, CT Docent August 2019 - Present
? Strategically organized gallery entryways and walkways to foster an inviting and academic atmosphere
? Led over 50 daily museum visitors on guided tours discussing the history of the gallery and various exhibits
? Memorized key exhibit details which provided the necessary context for a more robust guest experience
? Continually adapted tour strategies to incorporate guest feedback and highlight the gallery’s permanent collection
Rose Beads Glass Marketing Intern, Miami, FL Summer 2018
? Created a social media platform and new sales channel for a jewelry business resulting in the growth of clientele and increased sales ? Built a thorough online catalog of over 100 items, including photographs and item descriptions
Personal Statement
Visual artist and art history student with an in-depth knowledge of creative practice and processes, including material production and object handling. Experience in creative marketing campaigns and art market dealings.
Website: ------------ Additional Skills and Interest
Language: Fluent in Spanish, elementary proficiency in Italian and French
Interests: Drawing, Oil Painting, Ceramics, Book Making
Inspirational Artists: Jenny Saville, Francis Bacon, David Hockey, Salvador Dali?, Artemisia Gentileschi