Alejandro Salazar
Chula Vista,CA
Summary
25+ Years Experience - Seasoned Art Gallery Founder, Manager, and CEO with comprehensive experience in managing gallery operations, curating exhibits, and fostering relationships with artists. Possess strong leadership skills; adept at team management, facilitating staff development, and driving strategic planning. Known for successful exhibits in San Diego that increased visitor engagement and artist recognition. Leveraged keen artistic acumen to enhance gallery reputation and uniqueness within the art community.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
SD Art Advisory
San Diego, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with artists to showcase and place artwork in corporate and private collections.
- Managed entire workflow for artist exhibitions.
- Curated monthly exhibitions
- Directed comprehensive social media marketing strategies.
- Private Collectors Art Advisor
Gallery Owner and Manager
Alexander Salazar Fine Art
San Diego, CA
01.2010 - 12.2019
- Maintained relationships with existing clients/collectors by providing superior customer service.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Maintained inventory of art
- Curated art exhibits, selecting pieces that complemented each other for public display.
- Managed multiple art projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and delivery.
- Developed and conceptualized unique artistic pieces for various exhibitions and clients.
- Analyzed trends in the art world to stay current and relevant in artistic expressions.
- Interfaced with clients and customers to determine special art project needs, prepared design proposals and defined project scope.
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
- Monitored events, trends and other circumstances to develop ideas and keep current on art world activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Art And Religion
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA05-2001
Master of Arts - Sociology And Art
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA01-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Arts of London And Florence
The Colorado College
Colorado Springs01-1995
Skills
- Public relations
- Inspirational leadership
- Industry partnership development
- Team building
- Creative solutions
- Customer service excellence
- Conceptual thinking
- Environmental design
- Design strategy
- Multitasking
- Aesthetic sensibility
- Oversee projects
- Multitasking Abilities
- Project Management
Affiliations
- active artist
- Dog Dad - three dogs - Lucky, Charlie, and Toby.
- Travel - Worldwide
- Board Member of Vanguard Culture
- Philanthropist
Accomplishments
- City of San Diego Proclamation - Sept 28, 2017
- Best Art Gallery from various publications.
- Community Champion Award - by Molina Healthcare - 2013
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CEO
SD Art Advisory
01.2023 - Current
Gallery Owner and Manager
Alexander Salazar Fine Art
01.2010 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Art And Religion
Harvard University
Master of Arts - Sociology And Art
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Arts of London And Florence
The Colorado College
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