Objective                                                

To combine my experience with a team, in order to obtain a position that will promote both personal and professional growth.

Education                                                

Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA, Advertising, 2014

Academic Achievements:
President Academic Award
Recipient of Academic and Artistic scholarships

Experience                                    

Everard Auctions, Savannah, GA
Copywriter and auction assistant

I worked under Amanda Everard, former Vice President of the English Furniture Department at Sotheby's New York, we located collectors and potential buyers for the lead lots of each auction. Auctions were held quarterly on iGavel Auctions. The online auction site was founded by Lark Mason, an expert in Chinese antiquities, and former director of Online Auction Sales at Sotheby’s New York. Projects included appraisals of Southern estates, writing and editing quarterly catalogs, provenance research, and marketing relating to the sales of fine and decorative works of art. The sales included artists from the Ashcan School, Hudson River Valley School, Der Blaue Reiter, Impressionism, Fauvism, Pop, Optical, and The Ten movements.

Freelance Art Sales, Savannah, GA
Copywriter, art buyer and dealer

Utilizing previous experience and a trained eye, I market and sell fine and decorative works of art. While researching the items, I contact artists, museums, experts, and consult databases and online auction records. After information is gathered, I compose a listing and decide on the best platform for optimal sales. If the item has historical value, I reach out to museums and known collectors, prior to sale. I contact potential buyers that specialize in the specific artist or period, and offer the item, prior to public listing. Larger items or pieces with regional interest, are sold locally, through social media or galleries. Artwork by listed artists, memorabilia and small antiques, with niche markets, are offered on eBay, in order to reach a broader market.

The Grey Restaurant, Savannah, GA
Server

Every shift begins with menu changes, review of VIPs, allergy protocol for each guest, floor review, and private event details. The Grey is an ever-changing, dramatic destination and stays booked. The executive chef and partner of The Grey, Mashama Bailey, is a recipient of James Beard awards, including Outstanding Chef, and serves as the chairwoman of the Edna Lewis Foundation. She is a powerhouse and a mentor. We are encouraged to ask questions and practice continuing education, both on and off the clock. The entire staff is a carefully orchestrated team. It is essential for each teammate to be detail-oriented, one hundred percent on point and crystal clear with communication. I specialize in private events and have established relationships with regular guests. I lead with high sales, and have implemented changes to streamline and maximize the guest experience. These changes have helped shape the current team and contribute to higher sales, overall.