Arely Villegas
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Professional with background in art history and museum studies, adept at researching, cataloging, and preserving historical artifacts. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving projects to completion, adaptable to shifting priorities. Offers strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and passion for educational outreach and public engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Owner
Los Originales Tacos Arabes de Puebla
Los Angeles, CA
02.2012 - Current
- Assisted in the development of a business plan to outline short and long-term goals for the small business.
- Developed financial models to project cash flow and profitability.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
- Developed menu offerings based on customer feedback and market trends to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced marketing strategies through social media campaigns to attract new customers and increase brand visibility.
- Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
Writer
Art Slant Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Interviewed individuals by phone, video chat and in-person to write news stories.
- Wrote art exhibition reviews in blog post format.
- Worked under the mentorship of editor and writer, Andrew Berardini.
Guest Writer
LAist
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed and wrote content for guest blog posts on various art-related topics.
- Researched industry art trends, news, and local art exhibitions.
- Wrote both long and short-format blog posts.
Intern
Emma Gray HQ
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 09.2011
- Served as Emma Gray's intern and gallery assistant.
- My main objectives were gallery sitting, greeting visitors to the gallery, and providing an overview of the current exhibition with visitors.
- Prepared press releases for current and upcoming art exhibitions.
Research Assistant
California African American Museum
LOS ANGELES, CA
02.2011 - 03.2011
- Assisted curator, Mar Hollingsworth, with research at UDLAP (Universidad de Las Americas) in Puebla, Mexico.
- Research consisted of visiting the archives of the Mexican artist, Miguel Covarrubias to bridge the artist's connection to art movements in the U.S.
- Conducted primary and secondary research to identify relevant information for the development of the exhibition under the instruction of curator, Mar Hollingsworth.
Intern
Kathryn Brennan Art Gallery
Los Angeles, CA
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
- Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms.
- Provided administrative support by completing tasks such as filing documents and scheduling meetings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Pomona, CA05-2024
Associate of Arts - Art History
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA06-2020
Skills
- Customer service
- Small business operations
- Customer relations
- Strategic planning
- Systems management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Co-Owner
Los Originales Tacos Arabes de Puebla
02.2012 - Current
Writer
Art Slant Los Angeles
02.2012 - 02.2013
Research Assistant
California African American Museum
02.2011 - 03.2011
Guest Writer
LAist
01.2011 - 01.2012
Intern
Emma Gray HQ
01.2011 - 09.2011
Intern
Kathryn Brennan Art Gallery
08.2010 - 10.2010
Associate of Arts - Art History
Pasadena City College
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona