Cynthia Yu
New York,NY
Summary
Personable and adaptable with keen interest in arts and positive, upbeat attitude. Adept in art handling and packing with notable organization skills with a proven track record at Able Fine Art NY. Fluent in Korean with a foundation in art history and visual culture, coupled with excellent organizational and customer service skills. Eager to learn and develop in a gallery environment, and committed to creating memorable experiences for visitors and contributing to promotion and curation of art exhibitions. Thrives in collaborative settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Gallery Assistant
Able Fine Arts NY
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in the Affordable Art fair in Singapore and New York and the Seattle Art Fair as a gallery assistant.
- Successfully supported sales in the gallery and art fairs through effective communication with potential buyers and collectors.
- Knowledge in booth design for art fair submissions to create practical designated storage and lighting layouts for artworks.
- Experience in installations for exhibitions within the gallery and art fair booths ensuring proper artwork placement and presentation.
- Wrote informative descriptions of artists to properly guide viewers on the displayed artworks.
- Managed art handling tasks including packing, shipping, storage organization, and condition reports to ensure artwork safety.
Front Desk Receptionist
Whatever Tattoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Helped artists set up piercing equipment to increase efficiency.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Collected payments discussed pricing for tattoos or piercings.
- Kept organized records of every person who received services in the shop, and kept track of financial flow within the shop.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY06-2025
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
New York, NY06-2023
Skills
- Art handling and packing
- Experience in installations
- Organizational abilities
- Artistic abilities
- Fluency in Korean
- Art history knowledge
- Contemporary art knowledge
- Knowledge in booth design
- Sales negotiation
- Capable of using cash register
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Drawing and Painting
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music and sound design
- Experimenting with different creative mediums, like collage, wood sculpture, and movement mechanisms, to expand skills
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Timeline
Gallery Assistant
Able Fine Arts NY
08.2024 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Whatever Tattoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School
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