Cynthia Yu

• Achieved successful sales in gallery and art fairs by effectively communicating with potential buyers and collectors, enhancing visitor engagement.
• Designed booth layouts for art fair submissions, ensuring practical storage and optimal lighting for artworks to enhance presentation.
• Experience in installing artworks for exhibitions within the gallery and art fair booths ensuring proper artwork placement and presentation.
• Crafted informative artist descriptions to guide viewers in understanding displayed artworks, enriching their gallery experience.
• Managed art handling tasks including packing, shipping, storage organization, and condition reports to ensure artwork safety.

Participated as an exhibitor in:

• Context Miami, during Art Basel
• AAF New York (3 years)
• AAF Singapore (3 years)
• Seattle Art Fair (2 years)
• Scottsdale Art Week

• Collaborated on the team that was successfully chosen to have our concept constructed and placed in Union Square, New York.
• Partnered with fabricators to realize design vision in Union Square.
• Collaborated with diverse team to effectively address challenges and maintain project momentum.
• Built white models and drew extensive sketches to convey our team's concepts to the Department of Transportation, stakeholders, and university department heads.
• Analyzed unique site characteristics to determine project necessities.
• Developed understanding of public needs, city limits, and budget requirements for a large-scale project.
• Generated innovative ideas and solutions that improved project outcomes.

• Participated in Aqua Art Fair as an exhibitor during Art Basel
• Facilitated sales of artwork to collectors, enhancing gallery revenue.
• Welcomed visitors and provided insights on artists and gallery exhibitions to engage potential collectors.
• Coordinated booth setup by thoughtfully arranging framed artwork and sculptures to heighten visual appeal.
• Discussed pricing with collectors and recorded collector information accurately.
• Maintained relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, and vendors; labeled containers and coordinated shipping post-de-installation.

• Monitored participants and created a friendly working environment.
• Timed nude models accurately.
• Fostered safe conditions for nude figure sessions.
• Set up and cleaned up the space.
• Built and maintained professional connections from the class.

• Delivered memorable first impressions by warmly greeting visitors and engaging in conversation upon arrival at the front desk.
• Maintained organized and clean front office area to create a professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
• Scheduled and coordinated appointments and meetings to optimize time management and service delivery.
• Managed phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
• 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.
• Facilitated efficient setup of piercing equipment to support artists during service delivery to increase efficiency.

• 3.7 GPA
• [2023-2026] - Dean's List
• [2023-2026] - Honor Roll

Received a Regents Diploma in Advanced Designation in the Arts.